Informal recycling is the unregulated collection, dismantling, and trading of solid waste. Unlike recycling done in formal recycling centers, informal…
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Iowa’s Cancer Crisis Raises Concerns About Farming Practices
Iowa has a disturbing public health trend: cancer incidence in the state is among the highest in the nation and…
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The Health Risks of Fourth of July Fireworks
What is the very first thing people think about the Fourth of July? Fireworks. The Fourth of July celebrates the…
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Urbanization: How Rapid Urbanization is Shifting Global Health
As the global population continues to become increasingly urbanized, the issue of public health implications coming from rapid urban growth…
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The Growing Threat of Ground-level Ozone Pollution
Ground-level ozone–what is it? The ozone layer in the stratosphere is a benefactor, as it blocks ultraviolet radiation from the…
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Toxic Exposure Before Birth: How Environmental Pollution is Impacting Global Perinatal Health
When thinking about Perinatal Health, we often associate proper care with nutrition, self-care, and access to medical resources. However, an…
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Europe’s Green Leap: Health on a Warming Planet
The European Union's green climate policy, the European Green Deal, is not solely focused on low carbon emissions and renewable…
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