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We're better off when we can breathe easy
Until the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us didn't think about indoor air very much, if at all. But healthy buildings expert Joseph Allen has been studying indoor air for years. He says that since we spend 90% of…
Report: Warming planet poses immediate health dangers; rapid climate action needed
A wide-ranging new analysis from The Lancet urges lawmakers to take action to curtail the use of fossil fuels, which contribute to planetary warming and which lead to significant health harms.
Symposium honors the life and work of the late John B. Little
More than 200 people gathered virtually on October 30, 2020 for the 23rd annual John B. Little Symposium to honor the legacy of radiobiology expert John B. Little and to share research on the health effects of radiation.
Healthier housing, rooted in social justice
MỹDzung Chu, PhD '20, explores the health impacts of housing inequities and advocates for housing security in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood.
Healthier furnishings could reduce toxic dust indoors
Dust in buildings with older furniture is more likely to contain traces of toxic compounds called PFASs than dust in buildings with newer furniture, according to a new study from Harvard Chan School.
Fracking associated with elevated radiation levels at nearby sites
The energy production process commonly known as fracking is associated with increased levels of airborne radioactive particles in areas downwind of fracking sites, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study…
Frontlines Fall 2020
Quick updates about the latest public health news from across the School and beyond.
Commentary: Sharp differences between presidential candidates on environment will impact human health
The winner of the 2020 U.S. presidential election will shape environmental policy that could have a significant impact on human health around the world, according to a September 29, 2020 commentary in The Lancet. The piece, co-authored by…
The Connected Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired new research directions across the School
During Climate Week 2020, a focus on how climate affects health
It’s imperative to get the message out that addressing climate change is critical to improving human health, according to Harvard Chan School’s Aaron Bernstein.
