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Causes of Lung Cancer: Study compares smoking & air pollution
October 29, 2024 — While it is widely understood that both lifestyle factors and environmental exposures contribute to the development of cancer, prevention efforts continue to focus primarily on changing personal behaviors. Smoking is at . . .
Plastics Treaty Negotiations: Who has a seat at the table?
November 12, 2024 — Se proporcionará interpretación al español para este seminario web; véase la descripción en español más abajo. Plastic pollution and overproduction of chemicals and . . .
The Overturning of Chevron Deference: Impacts on environmental health decision making
November 13, 2024 — The June 28, 2024, Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturning Chevron deference marks a pivotal shift that could reshape environmental regulation as we know it. The longstanding Chevron . . .
Fluoride, Neurodevelopment, and Cognition: A National Toxicology Program Monograph
December 3, 2024 — People are exposed to fluoride through a variety of sources, including drinking water and dental care products. A recent Monograph by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) systematically examined existing literature to . . .
Science, Democracy & Public Health
Oct 25, 2024 — At CHE, we work to bridge the gap between science and action. We collaborate with partners to amplify the latest research on environmental drivers of disease so decisions at all levels can be rooted in science, and thus more protective of public health. . . .
How will SCOTUS’ Chevron decision impact environmental health regulations?
Oct 24, 2024 — In an era where science and law often collide, the June 28, 2024, Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturning Chevron deference marks a pivotal shift that could reshape environmental regulation as we know it. . . .
Global Scientists Gather in Chile: Growing enthusiasm to address corporate influence
Oct 22, 2024 — This past August, the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) held their 36th annual conference in Santiago, Chile. Framed by stunning views of the Andes and the haze of smog trapped by the city's thermal inversions, scientists from across the globe gathered to share their cutting-edge environmental health research. . . .
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