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The Medical and Public Health Impacts of Global Warming
As scientific evidence continues to mount that the earth’s climate is rapidly changing, it is clear that global warming is no longer just a prediction. Beyond the serious and potentially irreversible impacts on physical and biological systems, a growing body of research also suggests that global warming will adversely affect public health in a number of important ways.
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Biomonitoring: A Public Perspective
This article is the fourth in the series "From Research to Real Life" that GBPSR presents in conjunction with the Boston University Superfund Basic Research Program (BUSBRP).
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Environmental Pollutants and the Immune System
In evolution, surprisingly little is left to chance. Biologic systems, whether composed of millions of liver cells working in concert to detoxify the blood, or white blood cells attempting to defend against foreign microbe invasion, are "designed" with controls, regulators, checks, and balances.
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Climate Change Flyer
Please make use of this great resource explaining the basics of climate change: what it is, why its happening, and what we can do to stop it. This flyer is great to use at tabling events for the general public, and doubles as an attractive poster when unfolded.
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Climate Change and Famine
Climate change is already threatening the Earth’s ability to produce food. These effects are expected to worsen as climate change worsens.
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Writing an Effective Letter to the Editor
Writing a letter to the editor is a great way to influence your community and your legislators. The letters page is among the most widely read pages of the newspaper.
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Infographic: America's Gun Violence Epidemic
This infographic created by the George Washington University Master of Public Health program looks at gun violence and mental health.
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Stop Antibiotics Use in Animal Feed!
SPSR talking points on the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture.
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Report “Nuclear Famine: A Billion People at Risk”
Fact sheet on the Nuclear Famine: A Billion People at Risk report.
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Nuclear Power: The Renaissance That Wasn’t
(December 2011). A factsheet detailing the various delays, cost overruns, credit downgrades and design problems since January 2008 facing the supposed ‘nuclear renaissance.’
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