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Climate change sounds ‘code red’ for health

Climate crisis gravely threatens human health, according to new Lancet Countdown report coauthored by DEOHS researchers

December 2, 2021 | Constance McBarron

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Promoting safety on the farm

New UW grant will expand pesticide safety information for Spanish-speaking farmworkers

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Four people crouching around a large drone in a field surrounded by trees.

Can trees clean up jet pollution?

New DEOHS study uses drones to test whether vegetation filters harmful aircraft pollution

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A man in a baseball cap and fishing vest stands with a fishing pole over a waterway.

Safe fishing on the Duwamish

New video series developed by the UW and our partners aims to educate those fishing the heavily polluted waterway

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Champion of vulnerable workers

DEOHS Professor Noah Seixas retires after a lifetime of advocacy for worker health and safety

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Celebrating our 2020 award winners

DEOHS students, staff and faculty recognized for their achievements and service

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Master of disaster

DEOHS Lecturer Nicole Errett is this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentor

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