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Biden taps EPA in women’s health initiative

WEBEPA is joining President Joe Biden’s initiative on women’s health research. The initiative, launched by the president and first lady this fall, includes a $12 billion …

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Interactive map shows where extreme heat threatens health

WEBAn online tool launched Monday by the Biden administration aims to keep people safe from extreme heat by showing them where in the lower 48 states …

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First-ever study ties microplastics to higher heart, death risks

WEBFirst-ever study ties microplastics to higher heart, death risks. By Ellie Borst | 03/07/2024 01:27 PM EST “To put it in a slogan that can unite the need for health for …

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Biden admin is getting hospitals to go green

WEBBiden admin is getting hospitals to go green. The Department of Health and Human Services wants health care providers to commit to cutting their greenhouse gas …

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Biden admin asks health industry to slash GHG emissions

WEBThe health care sector contributes 8.5 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, meaning “they have a big role to play” in mitigating climate change, national …

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Toxic beauty products contribute to health inequity

WEBToxic chemicals in beauty products commonly used by and marketed to Black people and other people of color could be contributing to racial health inequities. …

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FDA agrees to reassess BPA risks

WEBBut scientists and public health groups have worried for years that BPA, an endocrine disruptor that affects human hormones, poses risks for fetal development and …

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Hospitals take on healing the planet

WEBHospitals take on healing the planet. The U.S. health care sector is responsible for 8.5 percent of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, and many health …

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US hospitals can set example on how to go green, HHS chief says

WEBHealth and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra also recounted in a speech Monday how he learned firsthand the dangers of heat exposure. U.S. hospitals …

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Hospitals want to go green, but sustainability data is scarce

WEBThe health care industry produces around 5.9 million metric tons of medical waste per year in the United States, and of that amount, 1.7 million metric tons is plastic.

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Damage from DDT extends over 3 generations, research finds

WEBResearch by the Public Health Institute’s Child Health and Development Studies (CHDS) at the University of California, Davis, found that granddaughters whose …

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Will Biden leverage Medicare to tackle climate change

WEBWith the Biden transition team announcing picks to lead the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this …

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100% EVs, green grid would prevent 2.8M child asthma attacks — …

WEBIf the U.S. meets three targets — 100 percent zero-emission passenger vehicle sales by 2035, emission-free truck sales by 2040 and a fossil-fuel-free electric …

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Wis. ‘health hazard’ ruling could shock wind industry

WEBHealth Canada’s 2014 study, for example, found no evidence to suggest a link between exposure to turbine noise and any self-reported illnesses, including …

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How electric buses reduce toxic exposure for kids

WEBUnder the new program, electric school buses will receive $2.5 billion, enough for approximately 6,000 to 11,000 zero-emission buses. Another $2.5 billion is …

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EPA seeks to unveil industry health studies for 16 chemicals

WEBEPA is aiming to force chemical manufacturers to hand over unpublished health and safety studies for 16 chemicals, many of which are commonly found in …

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Biden touts health studies for Ohio train wreck site

WEBAndrew Harnik/AP. President Joe Biden traveled to East Palestine, Ohio, on Friday to take stock of his administration’s response to the fiery train wreck and chemical …

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EPA: ‘Legacy’ asbestos poses health risks

WEBAccording to EPA’s draft risk evaluation, all types of asbestos overall pose an unreasonable risk to human health. Five of the six types of asbestos fibers were …

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HHS official: Climate health work will survive if Trump wins

WEBThe federal official in charge of addressing the effects of climate change on public health said Thursday his office could weather a potential election victory by …

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Democrats try to Trump-proof climate health programs

WEBYuki Iwamura/AP. House Democrats hope a five-year-old bill will protect Centers for Disease Control and Prevention climate programs if former President Trump …

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Bipartisan lawmakers push EPA to rework formaldehyde assessment

WEBA group of bipartisan lawmakers is pushing EPA to reconsider its assessment that ties serious health risks to formaldehyde, a widely used chemical at the center of a …

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Feds take on toxic dust that imperils miners

WEBCohen said coal miners, in comparison, must undergo exams and findings that are collected and funneled into the Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program, …

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