CHE amplifies the latest, peer-reviewed science to support changes in policy and practice that protect people and the planet.
The Not-So-'Micro' Plastic Problem: A Conversation with Matt Simon
September 27, 2023 — For this webinar, CHE-Alaska will be joined by science journalist Matt Simon, author of the book A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies. In the book, Simon reveals a new dimension . . .
Sivuqaq’s Community-Driven Science: Documenting Contamination in the Arctic
Aug 30, 2023 — Due to a combination of global distillation processes and military contamination, the Yupik people of Sivuqaq (the traditional name for St. Lawrence Island) experience disproportionately high exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and other chemicals — resulting in dramatic health disparities. . . .
Playing on Plastic: Artificial Turf Hazards and Safer Alternatives
Aug 21, 2023 — From professional sports leagues to elementary schools and even day care centers, many communities have questions about the pros and cons of artificial turf. . . .
Tracking chemical exposures in the office
Aug 04, 2023 — In a recent webinar, Dr. Anna Young presented a new study which used silicone wristbands as a novel method to monitor exposures to chemicals in the office environment. . . .
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