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Pursuing science in the public interest

DEOHS alumna Denise Koch, MS '99, works to ensure clean water for all Alaskans

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What's silvopasture, and how can it help workers in the tropics?

Planting trees in pastureland provides significant cooling in the tropics, new UW-led study finds

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How well does your N95 mask fit?

Expert tips for getting a good fit from your mask, and when you should replace it

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Healthy air, healthy schools

DEOHS-led research finds portable air filters in schools can dramatically reduce air pollution from planes, roads that infiltrates classrooms

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Pandemic disrupts food access for tribal communities

Washington State Tribal Food Project shows disproportionate food insecurities in tribal communities during the pandemic

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Protecting the health of cannabis workers

DEOHS Occupational & Environmental Medicine resident examines allergy and respiratory symptoms in cannabis cultivators

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Building community resilience to climate change

DEOHS grad student Daaniya Iyaz studies how wildfire smoke impacts kids’ health

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Our most-read stories of 2021

Collaboration, community health and clean air: counting down our top 10 blog posts of 2021

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How the pandemic has affected food access

New UW study shows pandemic’s strain on Washington’s food access and food production systems

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