Pursuing science in the public interest
DEOHS alumna Denise Koch, MS '99, works to ensure clean water for all Alaskans
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
How well does your N95 mask fit?
Expert tips for getting a good fit from your mask, and when you should replace it
Healthy air, healthy schools
DEOHS-led research finds portable air filters in schools can dramatically reduce air pollution from planes, roads that infiltrates classrooms
Pandemic disrupts food access for tribal communities
Washington State Tribal Food Project shows disproportionate food insecurities in tribal communities during the pandemic
Protecting the health of cannabis workers
DEOHS Occupational & Environmental Medicine resident examines allergy and respiratory symptoms in cannabis cultivators
Building community resilience to climate change
DEOHS grad student Daaniya Iyaz studies how wildfire smoke impacts kids’ health
Our most-read stories of 2021
Collaboration, community health and clean air: counting down our top 10 blog posts of 2021
How the pandemic has affected food access
New UW study shows pandemic’s strain on Washington’s food access and food production systems