The Lancet Planetary Health journal recently published a study that links air pollution below national and world standards to increased cases of diabetes worldwide. Researchers found that in 2016 air pollution contributed to 14 percent of the total number of new...
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MAHA is excited to join the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health as an affiliate member and looks forward to partnering on important climate and health initiatives. The Medical Consortium on Climate and Health brings together associations representing...
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An opportunity to improve community awareness and action on air quality On June 25 and 26, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held the Deliberating Performance Targets for Air Quality Sensors workshop/webinar. The two-day conference brought together...
read moreOn Monday, June 25, 2018, The Charlotte City Council will vote on a historical Sustainable and Resilient Resolution that will put Charlotte on the path to 100% clean and renewable energy; and away from the use of coal and gas that will contribute to civilization...
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Add your name to the MAHA comments to protect public health and scientific integrity Medical Advocates for Healthy Air has drafted comments in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) request for comments on the proposed “Strengthening Transparency...
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Rising Sea Levels Rising sea levels, as a consequence of climate change, pose a threat to millions of people worldwide. The East Coast is experiencing some of the fastest rates of sea level rise in the world. These rising seas have caused tidal flooding- coastal...
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Six recommendations stem from 2018 NC BREATHE conference On Thursday, March 8, 2018, academics, students, medical and health professionals, state, federal and local environmental agencies and community groups gathered at the fourth annual NC BREATHE conference hosted...
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New Faces, New Projects, New Forces for Change Clean Air Carolina would like to welcome our new summer interns who will be joining the Medical Advocates for Healthy Air (MAHA) and AirKeepers Programs. Our interns will be working collaboratively on county-specific air...
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Urban Air Pollution While small cities in many European countries meet the air quality standards put forth by the European Union (EU) over 400,000 premature deaths in Europe can be attributed to air pollution. In Malmö, Sweden, Lund University performed an...
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“Tucked deep inside a revised state budget released Monday is a one-sentence paragraph that could effectively kill future light rail projects in Charlotte and across the state.” – Charlotte Observer Can you take quick action and urge your legislators to oppose this...
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