The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has discovered cancer-causing chemicals in groundwater and air beneath the soil near the Union Pacific railyard in northeast Houston.

William A. Haseltine, PhD, discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to address health disparities by leveraging social determinants of health (SDOH) data.

A study by environmental health experts at New York University reveals that phthalates, a class of chemicals commonly used in plastic food containers and cosmetic products.

Illegal dumping is causing mental health challenges in communities across the United States, according to Environmental Health News.

Kristina Marusic criticizes a Washington Post op-ed by David Ropeik, stating that cancer should not be normalized as an inevitability.

Texas Tribune reports on the tragic impact of extreme heat in Texas during 2023, which claimed the lives of 334 individuals.

Highlights a study revealing significant racial and ethnic disparities in phthalate exposure and its association with an increased risk of premature births

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reports that around 490 million people in Africa live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $1.90 per day.

The city of Houston has sanctioned $5 million to facilitate the voluntary relocation of residents residing near the Union Pacific Railroad site, a cancer-contaminated area.

The article discusses the profound impact of location on health equity and environmental justice. It emphasizes that where people live significantly affects their health.

The article discusses the challenges and obstacles faced by the clean energy transition in the United States.

As the world experiences record-breaking heat, pregnant people and their unborn babies face increasing risks due to extreme temperatures.

California researchers have discovered that chemicals used in plastic production and various industrial applications are commonly present in the blood of pregnant women.

The shuttle takes residents to the doctor’s office, grocery store or work for free.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that maternal deaths in the United States more than doubled over a span of two decades.

The Associated Press reveals the significant gaps in health outcomes between Black Americans and their white counterparts throughout their lives.

Lawmakers in the United States are currently negotiating the national debt ceiling and in the midst of these negotiations, the future of clean energy and environmental protection.

According to a report issued by the United Nations Environment Programme, pollution from many sources is increasing the occurrence of resistance to the chemicals.

Dr. Earthea Nance, Regional Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency for Region 6, visited with communities 29 times in FY2022.

According to a Texas Tribune review of state statistics dating back to 1999, heat-related mortality in Texas set a new high for the century last year.

According to official statistics, the typical inhabitant in the northeast Houston neighborhood of Settegast can expect to live for 66 years.

The Harris County Commissioner Court voted 3-1 on January 10 to establish a climate action plan that intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions created by the county government.

Polluted air contains small particles and gases that cause asthma, heart disease, inflammation, and other health issues.

Dioxin, a highly toxic substance, has been found in 42 soil samples around the Union Pacific rail yard in Houston’s Fifth Ward. Experts are concerned about the potential ongoing risk for nearby residents. According to the EPA, dioxin can harm the human immune, endocrine, and reproductive systems and cause cancer. According to the city, 27% of the samples surpassed federal risk screening standards for what is considered safe for children. Union Pacific, on the other hand, stated that the results were within what state regulators consider acceptable.

Wildfire smoke can make asthma symptoms worse, heat waves can cause heat strokes that can be fatal, and as climate emergencies get worse, more people are experiencing negative mental health impacts. It is anticipated that areas further north will be more impacted by pathogens like Zika, dengue, and West Nile virus, which were formerly restricted to tropical or temperate climes. Climate change has made more than half of the infectious diseases we are aware of worse and has increased the outbreaks of novel infectious diseases.