Climate change and planetary health concentration launches
A new interdisciplinary concentration in climate change and planetary health at Harvard Chan School is aimed at preparing students to deal with the consequences of human-caused changes to the climate and the planet, such as extreme weather, the…
At climate summit, students from around the world focus on action
Students from the U.S. and beyond took a deep dive into issues of climate change, equity, and public health at an annual weeklong summit at Harvard Chan School.
Dengue on the rise in UAE and beyond
In the wake of the United Arab Emirates’ heaviest-ever recorded rainfall in April, the nation has experienced a surge in dengue cases. The increase comes amid a worldwide spike in the tropical disease.
Opinion: How to best measure heat—and protect people from it
"Wet-bulb globe temperature" is the best way to assess heat threats, according to Harvard Chan School's Joseph Allen.
‘Linear urban forest’ project aims to mitigate heat, improve health in cities
Researchers designed a “linear urban forest” and plan to quantify its climate- and health-related benefits for U.S. cities, using Springfield, Mass., as a pilot.
How to take care of yourself in extreme heat
The most important thing you can do to stay safe during extreme heat—temperatures over 90 degrees—is to be aware just how dangerous hot weather can be, according to Harvard Chan School’s Gaurab Basu.
Dealing with dangerous heat indoors
As climate change–driven extreme heat events become more common, steps should be taken to deal with buildings that “can turn into ovens,” according to Harvard Chan School experts.
Planetary Health Diet associated with lower risk of premature death, lower environmental impact
People who adhere to the Planetary Health Diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death and their environmental impact, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Commentary: Maternal, infant health must be prioritized amid climate change
As climate change continues to escalate, protecting maternal and infant health must be a priority, according to experts from Harvard Chan School.
Malaria deaths, once declining, have stalled, but there’s reason for hope
Infectious disease researcher Flaminia Catteruccia, who explores novel eradication methods in her lab and in the field, remains optimistic about defeating the notoriously complex disease.
