Detroit: Our Environment, Our Health (Part II: Air)

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A panel of Detroiters will speak about the risks and solutions around the air in the city. This webinar, moderated by Planet Detroit editor and founder Nina Ignaczak, is the second in a series examining how the health of Detroit's residents is dictated by the neighborhoods that people call home. Pre-register with the link below.

How air pollution impacts our brains – Harvard

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The air we breathe has a direct impact on our brain. Mounting evidence links air pollution exposure to increased risk for cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Poor air quality — both indoors and outdoors — also profoundly impacts our mental health, increasing risk for anxiety and depression. With the World Health […]

EPA ORD Air, Climate, & Energy Research Webinar – Wildfire Impacts: Beyond Ambient PM2.5 (Toxics, Water Quality)

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Wildland fire smoke impacts millions of people in the US every year. While the negative impacts of PM2.5 on air quality and human health are well established, wildland fires mobilize other pollutants that impact EPA’s mission areas of clean air and clean water, with implications for human health. This webinar will discuss a wide range of […]

Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions – EPA

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Join for an Indoor Air Quality Science Webinar featuring the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) consensus study report Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions. The report can be accessed here: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27341/health-risks-of-indoor-exposure-to-fine-particulate-matter-and-practical-mitigation-solutions. Pre-register with the link below. Study Committee Chair Dr. Richard Corsi will present findings […]

Why Indoor Chemistry Matters Workshop 3: Reaching Communities for Action

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Register today for a free hybrid workshop focusing on select recommendations and findings from the National Academies report Why Indoor Chemistry Matters, which was sponsored by EPA. Speakers and participants at the workshop will explore various ways of improving indoor air quality in homes and public settings. Can also attend in-person in Washington, DC.

Asthma and Your Environment: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar

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Register to attend “Asthma and Your Environment: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar” on April 17 at 1:00 p.m. EDT! Health is affected by the places where we live, work, learn, and play. Lung health is no exception! In this webinar, the Learn More Breathe Better program will look at the ways a variety of […]

WEBINAR: Tobacco-Free Parks: Keeping Michigan Parks Healthy and Beautiful for All

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This webinar will discuss the benefits of commercial tobacco-free parks, beaches, and recreation areas. There will be practical tips for drafting, implementing, and enforcing these policies, and the presentation will feature a case study on the adoption and implementation of the Grand Rapids tobacco-free parks ordinance. There will an update about how the explosion in […]

Zero Emissions, Zero Compromises: Health Centered Decarbonization of K-12 Schools

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Experts agree that in order to meet the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the way we design, build and operate buildings will have to dramatically change. Prepare to dive into the important topic of building decarbonization, with a focus on heath and equity, in our upcoming webcast! […]