Environmental Health Sciences

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The Inequitable Impact of the Environment on Health

In this episode we’ll hear from School of Public Health faculty, community partners, and alumni working in environmental policy about the disproportionate environmental risks that communities of color face in the age of climate change and what can be done at the policy-level to balance out inequitable burdens of poor environments and environmental health outcomes.

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COVID-19, Aerosols, and Ventilation

As we continue through these winter months, we find ourselves inside for longer periods of time. How can we avoid aerosolized droplets becoming a problem for disease transmission in our public buildings? We have many layers to consider for minimizing risk, but in many ways it starts with the ventilation systems in our buildings.

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Pollution: The Harmful Agents Impacting Your Health

Pollution has an effect on more than just the environment. Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss the impacts that noise, air, and plastic pollution can have on our health.