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2024 Report of the Lancet Countdown reveals record-breaking health threats of climate inaction
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New center helps ready Northwest communities for disasters and public health emergencies
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UW and partners launch new project connecting sea to soil for climate resilience
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In the news

When is it too hot to use a fan?
November 6, 2024 | Science | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi View

Central Oregon pig catches avian influenza
October 31, 2024 | KNDU TV | Featured: Peter Rabinowitz View

Franklin County poultry workers test positive for bird flu, state health officials investigating
October 24, 2024 | KING 5 News | Featured: Peter Rabinowitz View

How Climate Change Impact Is Changing Infectious Disease Patterns
October 23, 2024 | Infection Control Today | Featured: Peter Rabinowitz View

Bird flu cases in people quietly tick up, with dozens reported across 6 states
October 22, 2024 | NBC News | Featured: Peter Rabinowitz View

Clinician Friendly Information Needed on Diseases Emerging Because of Climate Change
October 21, 2024 | Managed Healthcare Executive | Featured: Peter Rabinowitz View

Can $1.55 billion make Seattle streets safer?
October 21, 2024 | Seattle Times | Featured: Andrew L. Dannenberg View

In praise of a wild and wonderful mentor
October 16, 2024 | Vineyard Gazette | Featured: Peter Rabinowitz View

The importance of getting your kids outside!
October 14, 2024 | KATU | Featured: Pooja Tandon View

Amid high asthma rates, Snohomish County seeks climate solutions
October 12, 2024 | The Everett Herald | Featured: Joel D. Kaufman, Catherine Karr View

Grünalgen stören im Meer, helfen aber auf dem Acker – und speichern auch noch CO2 [in German]
October 6, 2024 | Der Standard | Featured: Sarah Collier View

Is It worth the risk? 5 ways to avoid getting food poisoning
October 2, 2024 | Right as Rain - UW Medicine | Featured: Emily Hovis View

I ditched plastic for a week. Here's what I learned
October 1, 2024 | NPR | Featured: Sheela Sathyanarayana View

These 3 natural disasters could hit the PNW. Are you prepared?
September 30, 2024 | Right as Rain - UW Medicine | Featured: Nicole Errett View

TikTokers are touting vibration plates for health benefits, but do they work?
September 28, 2024 | NBC News | Featured: Peter W. Johnson View