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A new study by American Cancer Society and Amruta Nori-Sarma highlights the impact wildfires can have on cancer care. “This study is just the tip of the iceberg showing how extreme weather may be impacting patients with chronic illnesses,” says Dr. Nori-Sarma. loom.ly/O25szXI

In a recent Science News article, Joseph Allen shares that ashy residue from the #LAfires can contain toxic chemicals, even weeks and months after the fires. Dr. Allen and experts advise precautions for those with homes near the burn sites. Read more: loom.ly/Ww9Nd8c

Preliminary research from LA Fire HEALTH Study and Dr. Nadeau found that firefighters had elevated levels of mercury and lead in their blood after responding to the LA fires, compared to firefighters who responded to a forest fire. Read more: loom.ly/a74aNbs

NIOSH is a small federal agency, "but it’s massive in terms of its impact and its importance,” said John McDonough at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. NIOSH oversees worker safety for firefighters, miners, health-care workers, and others. loom.ly/xJvzE88

Prescribed burning practices, such as those used by indigenous communities, can help prevent wildfires. Dr. Kari Nadeau recently spoke on the Wellcome podcast #WhenScienceFindsAWay about the health impacts of planned burns vs. wildfires. Listen now: lnk.to/S4WaUT

In a new Harvard Business Review article, Joseph Allen, shares insights on forever chemicals from Harvard's Healthier Materials Playbook. The Playbook includes 2 main recommendations for workplaces: 1. Demand transparency 2. Avoid the entire class of forever chemicals loom.ly/JxYujSs

To celebrate Earth Day, we're launching a new series of videos with partners at departments of environmental health across the country. Learn how Environmental Health Works to research and protect your health every day: loom.ly/Def-RtM #EHworks

“Wildfire smoke isn’t just a respiratory issue — it affects mental health, too," says Dr. Nadeau. Read more about this new study on the mental health effects of smoke exposure co-authored by Drs. Nadeau, Johnson, Dresser, and Jung in Discover Magazine: loom.ly/lVgK50Q

Prenatal exposure to phthalates are linked to adverse outcomes. Yet, many pregnant women don't know what to look out for. Harvard Chan NIEHS Center for Environmental Health researchers created a training for OB/GYNs about the risks of phthalates & found it⬆️discussions of risk with patients. loom.ly/9oI52UQ

Is bitcoin mining polluting your air? New research by Scott Delaney and francesca dominici found that pollution from cryptocurrency mining can impact communities over 100 miles away. Read more in Decrypt: loom.ly/rjiuH9A

We are now on Instagram! Give us a follow to see videos from EH faculty discussing how Environmental Health Works to research and protect your health! We have exciting plans for instagram, including video features and more student voices. instagram.com/harvardchanenv…

Wildfires are deadlier & costlier due to climate change, according to a new study in Communications Earth & Environment by Nick Nassikas & others. From 2006-2020, thousands of deaths and $160 billion in economic burden from wildfire PM2.5 can be attributed to climate change. hsph.harvard.edu/climate-health…

The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety lost more than 90% of its workforce due to federal layoffs. Dr. Greg Wagner shares with @theguardian.com that “the consequences of the loss of the agency I think will be felt for years." theguardian.com/us-news/2025/a…

🤧 Are your allergies worse this year? Dr. Mary Johnson recently spoke to @Boston25 about why allergy season is becoming longer and more intense than ever before. Read more: boston25news.com/news/local/lon…

🌱 🏥 How can healthcare clinics adapt to climate change to protect their patients? In a new Salata Institute blog, Caleb Dresser MD MPH shared 3 areas where healthcare clinics need support: education, patient support, and knowing when to act. Read more: shorturl.at/SMoWL

⭐ Congratulations to Dr. Lakshmi Karthikeyan and Gary Adamkiewicz for receiving the 2025-2026 The Mittal Institute at Harvard Faculty Grant! View a list of the grant recipients and their project titles: mittalsouthasiainstitute.harvard.edu/2025/05/facult…

New research finds that eating an unhealthy diet in childhood may lead to earlier onset of periods in adolescence, explained Zifan Wang in a new CNN article. Early periods are on the rise, and have been connected to chronic health conditions. cnn.com/2025/05/06/hea…

“Pregnant women and their fetuses are more vulnerable to climate-related changes, especially around heat and extreme heat,” stated Shruthi Mahalingaiah in a new TIME article about how climate change is impacting people’s ability to have healthy pregnancies. buff.ly/YtThQPj

Cuts to NIOSH are going to lead to resurgence of a preventable illness, stated Dr. Wagner in The Atlantic. Silicosis is caused by years of breathing in silica dust, but it can be prevented with respirators and other measures thanks to NIOSH research. buff.ly/aQeDyOJ

“Mitigating climate change would have huge benefits for reducing deaths and economic burdens from wildfire smoke,” stated Dr. Nick Nassikas for The Hill. Dr. Nassikas' new study found that climate change causes thousands of wildfire deaths each year. buff.ly/1UwAEYm