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13 years ago this month, my son was diagnosed with brain cancer. I promised him that I would do everything I could to help kids with #ChildhoodCancer. Itβs the only thing he asked us to do. Not to help him, but to help others. I would be grateful for a follow or a RT to spread awareness and honor his journey. ππ»
Journalist @keerti_gopal brings us a closer look into how youth-powered science tackles #environmentalchallenges as students like 17-year-old Shirra Jenkins team up with researchers using Atmotube sensors. They drive change for a cleaner, equitable future. https://t.co/pv6rIhDCfH
This article highlights the important work being done by Fordham's Project FRESH Air and Columbia University researchers on citizen science efforts to quantify air quality!
Journalist @keerti_gopal brings us a closer look into how youth-powered science tackles #environmentalchallenges as students like 17-year-old Shirra Jenkins team up with researchers using Atmotube sensors. They drive change for a cleaner, equitable future. https://t.co/pv6rIhDCfH
PM2.5 is widely known to have detrimental health effects, including asthma, respiratory & cardiovascular diseases.
It is especially harmful to the young, older people, & those with other medical conditions.
Learn more about the health impacts of PM2.5: https://t.co/64CwoXy0au
Our new paper about Air Quality Equity in US Climate Policy is out today in @PNASNews!
The figure highlights the pervasiveness of national and state-level air pollution disparities. But can climate policy change this pattern?
Seeπ§΅below or paper here: https://t.co/rNP4eGlHiv
Link to my @nytopinion piece, free to read for anyone, urging us to embark on a new public health movement to ensure clean air for all. It draws on conversations with many collaborators over the years.
https://t.co/0QtqD9MhoG
Summer Reading registration starts June 12th! Readers of all ages can join us "All Together Now" to read, earn prizes, play book bingo, and attend fun programs. Visit our website to see what we offer for kids, teens, and adults!
Click here to learn more: https://t.co/oCDI4el93E
Fordham University Project FRESH Air is excited to present our last Zoom webinar of the academic year today at 6PM EDT. Our guest speaker is Dr. Cesunica Ivey, Asst Prof UC Berkeley. We will provide updates on FRESH Air activities. See attached flyer. Free and open to all.
Fordham University Project FRESH Air is excited to present our last Zoom webinar of the academic year today at 6PM EDT. Our guest speaker is Dr. Cesunica Ivey, Asst Prof UC Berkeley. We will provide updates on FRESH Air activities. See attached flyer. Free and open to all.
"Modern combustion methods from vehicle engines to the latest 'eco' woodstoves can create nanoparticles so fine that they barely register on PM2.5 readings but are small enough to directly enter our bloodstream & brain tissue"
#AirPollution#Health
https://t.co/0OJ6OKUNSs