Public Health and Environment

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From Protests to Policy: The Environmental Justice Movement Goes Mainstream

For decades, the fight for environmental justice has been waged on a local level, in community centers, at city council meetings, and on the front lines of protests against toxic facilities. This grassroots activism, born from the simple truth that all people deserve a clean and healthy environment, has historically been a ground-up movement. Now, we are witnessing a pivotal and powerful shift: the environmental justice movement is going mainstream, influencing state and federal policy in unprecedented ways.

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Over 70% of U.S. Physicians Believe Climate Change is Impacting Patient Health

In a striking revelation, more than 70% of U.S. physicians agree that climate change is already having a significant impact on patient health, according to the Medical Society Consortium. This acknowledgment highlights the growing awareness among healthcare professionals about the direct links between environmental issues and public health.

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Youth-Led Climate Organizations See 300% Growth Globally, Gen Z Entrepreneurs Prioritize Environmental Impact

Youth-led climate organizations have experienced an impressive 300% growth globally in the past decade, according to a UNEP report from 2023. This surge highlights the increasing involvement of young people in addressing climate change and advocating for a sustainable future.

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Air Pollution Impacts Fetal DNA and Genes

Studies have revealed significant public health implications of prenatal exposure to air pollution. Research indicates that such exposure can alter DNA methylation in newborns (Baccarelli et al., 2020). This crucial finding underscores the enduring impacts of environmental factors on epigenetic processes, with the potential to affect health outcomes across generations.

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Pollution Claims Lives and Costs Trillions: Urgent Need for Sustainable Solutions

Industrial pollution is taking a grim toll on global health and the economy, underscoring the urgent need for awareness and sustainable solutions. According to ScienceDirect, in 2015 alone, pollution caused an estimated 9 million deaths, approximately 16% of all deaths globally, and resulted in $4.6 trillion in economic losses.

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How Communities Prepare for a Disaster

When nuclear plants shut down but the waste stays behind, what happens to the people who trained for catastrophe?

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Residents Demand Transparency on Nuclear Waste

SOLANA BEACH, CA – The scenic Southern California coastline, with its world-famous beaches and vibrant communities, is home to a pressing environmental and public safety concern: the 3.6 million pounds of nuclear waste stored at the decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).

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Toxic Legacy: Why California's Coastal Communities Demand Nuclear Justice

Coastal communities bear the environmental burden of 3.6 million pounds of nuclear waste.

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LA28 Faces Backlash Over Surfing Venue Near Nuclear Waste Site

The LA28 Organizing Committee’s recent decision to host the 2028 Olympic surfing competition at Lower Trestles, a renowned surf break located next to the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, has sparked intense public concern. Critics say the venue’s proximity to a high-level radioactive waste storage facility raises serious safety and environmental red flags.