Life Stage and Reproductive Health Air Pollution

What drives parents’ use of air quality indexes during wildfire smoke events: Predictors of index knowledge, frequent checking, and following health guidance. Population and Environment.

This study explored differences in AQI use and adherence among parents in British Columbia, Canada, and three US states, California, Oregon and Washington—jurisdictions that experience significant wildfire smoke seasons likely to worsen with climate change.

April 14, 2025 • Research & Reports

Slavik, C.E., Chapman, D.A., Cleland, S.E., et al.

Health and Care Systems

At this clinic in Hawaii, nature is the medicine. The New York Times.

In Honolulu, a community health initiative called Ho‘oulu ‘Āina uses nature as medicine. Once neglected, this preserve now uses environmental restoration and cultural reconnection to improve well-being, especially for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

March 25, 2025 • News

Buckley, C. and Hobro, M.E.

Infectious Diseases

RFK could prevent a bird flu pandemic—By embracing his environmentalist roots. Think Global Health

Opinion piece on how Robert F. Kennedy Jr should embrace his environmentalist roots to address avian flu.

March 5, 2025 • News

Vora, N.M.

Mental Health Food Systems

From planetary health diet (PHD) to mental health: Higher PHD index protects against depression among the U.S. population. Journal of Psychiatric Research.

March 1, 2025 • Research & Reports

Jiang, C., Choi, S., and Gong, H.

Health and Care Systems

Eight ways general internists can practice high-value, low-carbon care: The Canadian Society of Internal Medicine’s climate conscious “Choosing Wisely Canada” recommendations. Journal of General Internal Medicine.

February 27, 2025 • Research & Reports

Gaudreau-Simard, M., Shetty, N., Silverstein, W.K., et al.