Public Health

A new study highlights the complex challenge of addressing tree canopy disparities in South L.A., where historical environmental injustices, budget constraints, and competing community priorities hinder efforts to increase equitable tree coverage.

October 21, 2024 - Los Angeles Times

Targeted investments in local parks, improved infrastructure, and enhanced transit connectivity are essential strategies to close the nature gap and ensure equitable outdoor access for underserved communities.

October 20, 2024 - The Wilderness Society

The devices release as much air pollution as driving 1,100 miles and have been banned in over 100 U.S. cities.

October 17, 2024 - The Cool Down

Singapore's remarkable rise in life expectancy, driven by government policies on health, green spaces, and social cohesion, has earned it the distinction of being named the world's sixth “Blue Zone.”

October 14, 2024 - BBC

U.S. cities are charged with replacing dangerous lead pipes and improving drinking water quality within the next 13 years.

October 9, 2024 - Associated Press

A team of researchers found much higher levels of particulate matter inside the City Hall subway station than on the street-level sidewalks directly above the station.

October 9, 2024 - The Conversation

Unusually high temperatures across the state are prompting power shutoffs and could fuel more destructive wildfires.

October 3, 2024 - Los Angeles Times

Because toxic chemicals used in fracking can contaminate local water supplies, residents in states that require companies to disclose their materials are more likely to increase their bottled water consumption.

October 3, 2024 - Chicago Booth Review

Pollutants from methane, propane, and fuel oil are on the rise, leading to a growing public health crisis.

October 1, 2024 - BK Reader

The signed legislation grants local communities more authority to restrict oil and gas operations near sensitive areas and address the environmental risks of idle wells, while also ensuring the permanent shutdown of low-production wells.

September 26, 2024 - Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

More children are using active transportation modes to get to school in the wake of a policy that charges drivers to enter a low-emissions zone in central London.

September 24, 2024 - Grist

As intense heat waves become more common, the risk of heat-related deaths is rising.

September 23, 2024 - JAMA Network Open

The decision invalidates a law that would have eliminated oil drilling in the city over the next 20 years. A proposed state law could still let cities regulate extraction.

September 18, 2024 - Los Angeles Times

Many rapidly growing inland California cities are facing increased extreme heat days due to climate change, putting more residents at risk of health issues and overwhelming local infrastructure.

September 9, 2024 - Cal Matters

The small community of Loving, New Mexico has higher ozone levels than dense cities like Los Angeles.

August 22, 2024 - KUNM

Planning decisions often involve trade-offs between short-term prevention costs and larger future savings and benefits. Planners can help communities determine what best reflects their priorities.

August 21, 2024 - Todd Litman

The state will begin funding an existing program that targets the healthcare needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

August 21, 2024 - Route Fifty

Government support has helped open stores in underserved communities, but cost and scale make it difficult for small businesses to survive long-term.

August 12, 2024 - ProPublica

The law prohibits smoking tobacco or cannabis in both indoor and outdoor spaces, prompting backlash from residents.

August 8, 2024 - CNN Newsource

A public health expert calls on transportation planners to ensure all residents have access to reliable transportation.

August 8, 2024 - The Flint Courier News