Climate Change

Scott Bartell
Underground Infrastructure, July 11, 2024

Survey reveals concerns over PFAS contamination in U.S. drinking water

"While the EPA's new regulations represent progress, many water utilities won't need to comply until 2029. This delay, combined with the complexity of PFAS, underscores the need for immediate consumer education and proactive measures." (Scott Bartell)
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The Weather Network, July 4, 2024

Heat waves can damage organs, new study suggests – The Weather Network

"In a dynamically changing global landscape, the imminent threat of climate change is evident in rising temperatures, raising concerns about intermittent heat waves. Our heating planet is undoubtedly leading to acute and chronic heat stress that harms the health of our aging population." (Saurabh Chatterjee)
Jun Wu
National Geographic, July 2, 2024

The hidden toll of July Fourth fireworks

"L.A. has less stringent policies regarding bigger fireworks shows and purchases by residents. A lot of the fireworks displays typically happen in the bigger cities, especially along coastal communities, and lower income [minority] communities typically are closer to those ports." (Jun Wu)
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Voice of OC, July 2, 2024

How Much Do Fireworks Impact Orange County’s Air Quality?

"Basically you can think of it as trying to define a dirt clod – no two dirt clods are going to look the same. So what scientists do instead is we think of them in terms of their size breakdown. Some particles reach deeper into the lung … they can enter the bloodstream." (Shahir Masri)
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Good Men Project, July 1, 2024

Heat Stress Has Damaging Impact on Older Adults’ Vital Organs

"Inflammation in the brain and spine contributes to cognitive decline, compromises the ability to form new neurons, and exacerbates age-related diseases. By investigating the effects of heat stress on the gut-liver-brain crosstalk, we can better protect our increasingly vulnerable aging population." ( Saurabh Chatterjee)
Jun Wu
TIME, June 27, 2024

The Health Risks of Fireworks

"What level of exposure you get depends on your activity levels—for instance, whether you’re outdoors—and, if you’re indoors, how leaky your house is. If you have to go outside, wearing a [N95] mask would be good." (Jun Wu)
Jun Wu
VerywellHealth, June 11, 2024

What Extreme Heat Does to Your Brain

"Cooling shelters are extremely limited in availability, and not everyone can get easy access to them. Also, the locations are not distributed in the population where they need the cooling centers the most. The operation hours may not be ideal. For instance, they use libraries and senior centers, and the hours are limited—they exist in the operation hours of these facilities." (Jun Wu)
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The Weather Network, June 7, 2024

New study suggest heat waves can damage organs

"In a dynamically changing global landscape, the imminent threat of climate change is evident in rising temperatures, raising concerns about intermittent heat waves. Our heating planet is undoubtedly leading to acute and chronic heat stress that harms the health of our aging population. " (Saurabh Chatterjee)