Climate, The Planet & Health
Addressing the intersection of climate change and public health, focusing on protecting populations and the planet.
Having Kids in a Changing Climate
Samantha White
Sep 25, 2026
Overconsumption, overpopulation, and uncertainty about the future of the planet were among the reasons people cited for not wanting children. (From 2021)
The Changing Climate Is Leading to Itchier Summers
Farah Nimeri
Sep 11, 2026
The heat, humidity, and air pollutants caused by wildfire smoke can leave patients with an increased risk of eczema flare-ups.
Fighting Fire with Fire
Rylie Lillibridge
Aug 24, 2026
Intentionally burning 500,000 acres of conifer forests each year would reduce air pollution from wildfires by 10% after a decade.
Washing Away Climate Promises
Rylie Lillibridge
Jun 11, 2026
Greenwashing allows companies to improve their image without taking any meaningful action to improve their practices.
A Candid Conversation About Climate Change
Mallika Chimpiri
Mar 31, 2026
Gregory Wellenius, professor of environmental health at BU School of Public Health, on today’s pressing climate hazards and who they affect.
When Floods Turn Toxic
Rowena Lindsay
Mar 12, 2026
When Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017, people of color were more exposed to toxic floodwaters and were left with deeper worries for the future.
Bitcoin’s Toxic Footprint
Rowena Lindsay
Nov 3, 2025
Bitcoin mining’s rising energy demand in the U.S. drives air pollution and other health risks, with little federal oversight or regulation.
Nature as Medicine
Monica L. Wang
Sep 24, 2025
Public health research today reaffirms what intuition has long told us: contact with green and blue spaces is protective for health.
Heatwaves and Heartaches: The Cardiovascular Toll of Climate Change
Mallika Chimpiri
Aug 27, 2025
From 2008 to 2019, 1,651 cardiovascular deaths were attributed to extreme heat. As temperatures rise, these numbers are expected to climb.