CHE amplifies the latest, peer-reviewed science to support changes in policy and practice that protect people and the planet.
Artificial Turf: Research on Plastic Pollution, PFAS, and Health Concerns
September 18, 2024 — Artificial turf poses a number of health and environmental concerns, including chemicals in artificial turf materials, plastic pollution in the environment, habitat loss, and excess heat. Recent research has shed . . .
Health Hazards of Wireless Technologies: What do we know now?
September 25, 2024 — Wireless technologies, including cell phones, wireless internet, and Bluetooth devices, have become ubiquitous in our lives. Most adults in the US own a cell phone, and cell phone use is widespread among children and . . .
Science and Policy for Energy and Infrastructure Justice
October 22, 2024 — This webinar will bring together Mokshda Kaul, Greer Hamilton, and Jose Ramon Becerra Vera, all current fellows of the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice (AOC-EJ) program. It will be moderated by Dr. Max Aung and . . .
Aug 13, 2024 — We’re pleased to announce that Zero Breast Cancer (ZBC) is now a project of the Collaborative for Health and Environment (CHE). This new partnership is rooted in our shared commitment to translating science into action in the service of health — and we’re very excited to move this work forward together. . . .
Safeguarding Science: Protecting researchers & scientific integrity
Aug 13, 2024 — Independent environmental health researchers work within an economic system that is often hostile to their findings. When their research reveals environmental or health hazards, it can lead to regulatory actions and the possibility of financial losses for industries. . . .
Climate Anxiety 101: Understanding, recognizing, & managing environmental worry
Jul 30, 2024 — In recent years, public discussions about climate change have evolved significantly, especially with the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Some scientists use terms such as “Doomsday Glacier” and “Point of No Return” to emphasize the urgent need for climate action. . . .
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