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A white sign held up during a rally says, "The climate is changing. So should we. Act now!"

Responding now to climate change

New DEOHS study finds health officials want to prepare for the threat of climate change but lack resources, guidance

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Preparing for the next pandemic

Funding from the UW Population Health Initiative kick-starts a new collaboration on global health security co-led by DEOHS professor

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A woman in a bike helmet looks out over a lake toward wildfire smoke in the distance

The odds of death from wildfire smoke

New UW study finds increase in risk of dying in the days after exposure to wildfire smoke

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Saving lives and the planet

Research on the health benefits of solar panels creates new opportunities for DEOHS student Marissa Van Ry

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A woman smiles, standing in front of green shrubs and trees.

Connecting the dots between science and impact

From air pollution to toxic chemicals in our food systems, DEOHS doctoral student Rachel Shaffer is translating her research into better health

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DEOHS professor named editor of leading environmental health journal

Dr. Joel Kaufman steps into new role with Environmental Health Perspectives while continuing his research, teaching and medical practice at the University of Washington

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Our most-read stories of 2019

From “popcorn lung” to mapping environmental health risks: a look back at our top stories from Health & Safety Matters, the DEOHS blog

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Close-up of the metal cadmium, shown as two irregular bluish-silver shapes on a white background.

Cadmium exposure and Alzheimer's risk

New evidence links cadmium exposure to key Alzheimer’s gene and accelerated cognitive decline

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Communities around Sea-Tac Airport exposed to a unique mix of air pollution associated with aircraft

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