Climate Change

Daniel Parker
The Washington Post, June 4, 2024

How hardcore mosquito experts fight summer’s most annoying pest

"Small fish such as guppies and dragonfly larvae are natural predators to mosquito larva. Adding some to the water will help with population control. Varieties such as bromeliads, pitcher plants and certain types of hollow bamboo can hold small bodies of water on their leaves or in crevices and are therefore a favorite home for mosquito larvae." (Daniel M. Parker)
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Futurity, May 9, 2024

Heat Stress Has Damaging Impact on Older Adult’s 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)
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ScienceBlog, May 8, 2024

Molecular Evidence Of Heat Stress Damage To Gut, Liver, And Brain In Elderly Mice

"Our findings have the potential to be used for the development of prognostic and therapeutic markers for precise interventions. 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)
Scott Bartell
USA Today, May 2, 2024

What are PFAS? ‘Forever chemicals’ are common and dangerous.

"For instance, PFAS are commonly used in non-stick cookware, greaseproof food packaging, outdoor clothing, waterproof cosmetics, and stain-resistant carpets and furniture. While most such products don't advertise that they were made using PFAS, if a product says it's waterproof, stain proof, or non-sticking, and isn't advertised as being PFAS-free, then it likely contains PFAS." (Scott Bartell)
Scott Bartell
The Orange County Register, April 28, 2024

OC faces $1.8B challenge posed by new EPA rules on ‘forever’ chemicals in tap water

"One of the arguments we made when I applied for Orange County to be one of the test sites is that we have one of the largest affected water systems in the country. Other, smaller sites are affected by a single source, and confined to a smaller group of people. That’s not the case here. There isn’t any one specific cause for our (PFAS) problem here, and it’s not affecting any specific group of people." (Scott Bartell)
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Healthnews, April 24, 2024

CDC Launches Initiative to Prevent Extreme Heat Exposure

"In the Los Angeles context, residents from underserved communities are experiencing heat-related health disparities such as heat exhaustion and cardiovascular-related impacts as a result of climate change and inequitable access to heat protective environments like green space, cooling centers, shade infrastructure, etc." (Jason Douglas)