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Environmental Health
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4 angles to consider when covering the far-reaching effects of the NIH pause
The National Institutes of Health has experienced unprecedented restrictions on their operations in Trump’s first week.
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How to help your audience understand the unprecedented LA fires
Journalists need to help audiences understand how new and different these fires are, and what that means going forward.
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What journalists should know about the threat of chikungunya
Recent research shows chikungunya, a tropical disease, is likely to increase due to the continuing effects of climate change.
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Health impact of California wildfires to be felt for years to come
The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a public health emergency with short- and long-term…
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Climate and health: Stories to watch in 2025
While climate coverage often focuses on heat, its health impacts have a broader audience appeal. Here are some story ideas…
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Biden admin’s plan to replace lead pipes at risk
Advocates worry the incoming Trump administration could roll back a new regulation requiring the replacement of lead pipes within 10…
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Scientist, journalist and editor Katie Burke joins AHCJ as new environmental health beat leader
Katie Burke, a science journalist and editor based in Virginia, has joined AHCJ as the new environmental health beat leader.
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Emerging solutions to the global increase in chronic kidney disease
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease has increased dramatically, affecting more than 800 million people worldwide.
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PFAS may contaminate drinking water of one in five Americans, study suggests
An estimated 71 to 95 million Americans may unknowingly drink water contaminated by PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”
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How to cover environmental exposure studies
This tip sheet discusses best practices specifically for writing about environmental exposure studies.