The ubiquity of microplastics in the environment is an emerging concern. These small plastics (<5 mm) along with associated contaminants may be consumed by organisms including humans and have been found in every environment on Earth. There are numerous data gaps about the potential effects of microplastics on human health and ecological systems.
Dr. Konstantinos C. Makris is a full professor of environmental health and supervises the Water and Health laboratory at the Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health.
This live conversation will explore how wildfire smoke affects young children and how the LA Fire HEALTH Study is working to better understand its short- and long-term health impacts. The […]
Join us for an interactive webinar about why and how to address the emotional impacts of collective challenges like climate change, and how to heal through collective action.
The ECHO Translating Science to Action Symposium brings together researchers, policymakers, health professionals, and advocates to translate child health research into impactful solutions.
The Pediatric Environmental Health Center at Boston Children’s Hospital and the New England Region Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) welcome health professionals to attend the monthly virtual Pediatric Environmental Health (PEH) Grand Rounds
This webinar will also discuss opportunities for nursing action at the federal level and, if applicable, the state level.
This webinar will ground the issue of urban wildfires in LA within the broader fight for environmental justice, public health, and resilience.
Join us for an engaging and solutions-focused session featuring three expert presenters from the fields of environmental policy and circular economy innovation. Each will deliver a concise presentation addressing a key phase of the plastics journey followed by a dynamic discussion among the speakers, exploring intersections, tensions, and opportunities for collaboration.
Children's Environmental Health Day webinar on lead poisoning, misconceptions and hidden exposure, and communicating to the public about lead safety.
Join CHARTER virtually in Roblox for an exciting afternoon of interactive games focused on children’s environmental health.
Now in its sixth year, Climate Week at Penn offers opportunities for every member of the Penn community to learn about and act on the climate crisis. The theme for 2025 is “Hot Spots,” be they literal (wildfires and extreme heat) or figurative (political, cultural, interpersonal, or scholarly hot topics).