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Statewide effort to put more whole grains on shelves and plates gets $19 million boost
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Study links wind-blown dust from receding Salton Sea to reduced lung function in area children
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Wildfire smoke linked to declines in sperm quality
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In the news

Food packaging containing toxic "forever chemicals" no longer sold in U.S., FDA says
February 29, 2024 | CBS News | Featured: Sheela Sathyanarayana View

Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says
February 28, 2024 | The Detroit News | Featured: Sheela Sathyanarayana View

$7.3 million grant gives funds of new drug-development system
February 22, 2024 | The Daily | Featured: Edward Kelly View

Keeping a close eye on Tacoma's water
February 16, 2024 | Northwest Public Broadcasting | Featured: Erica Fuhrmeister View

Health-climate warning labels needed on Hawaii gas pumps
February 16, 2024 | Honolulu Civil Beat | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi View

The Health Risks of These 4 Raw Foods Aren't What You'd Expect
| Right as Rain | Featured: Emily Hovis View

How to prepare for wildfire season in WA
| The Seattle Times | Featured: Coralynn Sack View

The strange reasons why people are more likely to die in the winter
| National Geographic | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi View

Wildfire Smoke Increases Dementia Risk, 10-Year Study Shows
| The Energy Mix | Featured: Joan Casey View