Air pollution’s deadly toll
Hundreds of thousands of lives could be saved by improving the quality of air that Americans breathe, according to Harvard Chan School's Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi.
Increasing the use of electric cars could improve health outcomes
Replacing gas-powered vehicles with electric vehicles in cities could significantly reduce air pollution–related death and illness, according to Harvard Chan School's John Spengler.
Stronger air pollution standards in U.S. would have significant public health benefits
May 26, 2021 –Reducing certain air pollutants in the U.S. by small amounts would prevent thousands of early deaths each year among elders, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study,…
Silica dust could harm health of Mass. commuter rail workers
Sand used on train tracks to improve traction could pose a health threat for Massachusetts commuter rail employees working in train cabs, according to a recent news report. A February 6, 2020 WCVB Channel 5 article described how…