Environmental conservation in the farm bill: A research roundup
In this second of our three-part series, we look at environmental conservation programs that get billions of dollars in funding in the farm bill, which expires in late September.
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Tree equity and trees’ impact on surface temperatures, human health: A research roundup
The absence of trees is not just an aesthetic discrepancy — it can impact human health and well-being, a growing body of research shows. We highlight several studies that examine this association and highlight residential tree inequities.
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How extreme heat affects human health: A research roundup
Studies show that extreme heat can affect most people, particularly vulnerable populations like children, older adults and outdoor workers. We round up recent studies that shed light on how warming temperatures due to climate change are affecting various populations.
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SNAP and the effectiveness of work requirements: A research roundup
In this first of a three-part series, we look at recent research on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a major component of the farm bill coming up for renewal in September.
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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water: An explainer and research roundup
We summarize studies on where PFAS are found, health impacts, the efficacy of consumer water filters, new methods of destroying PFAS, and racial disparities in PFAS exposure.
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Crosswalks and pedestrian safety: What you need to know from recent research
Pedestrian deaths, on the rise in the U.S., are a perpetual policy issue local news outlets cover. Here’s what the research says about what makes traffic intersections unsafe and crosswalk designs that can improve pedestrian safety.
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Mental health disparities in older LGBTQ+ populations: A research roundup
While resilient, older LGBTQ+ adults face significant health and mental health disparities compared with their cisgender, heterosexual counterparts, a growing body of research shows.
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Race-neutral alternatives to affirmative action in college admissions: The research
How can colleges maintain or improve student diversity now that the Supreme Court has ruled it unlawful to admit students based partly on race and ethnicity? We look at research on the effectiveness of race-neutral alternatives.
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Research sheds light on the physical, mental and financial costs of nonfatal mass shooting injuries
A recent study examines an often overlooked aspect of mass shootings — and calls for a national registry of nonfatal mass shooting injuries.
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Hot tap water injures thousands of people in the US annually. An inexpensive device can help prevent these burns
Thermostatic mixing valves, which mix hot and cold water to deliver a specific temperature water to the tap, can prevent scald burns, but many older homes don’t have them.
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