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What You Need To Know About COVID-19

May 21, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH

Imager header source: CDCUpdated June 17, 2020COVID-19 has jumped from an obscure, local outbreak to a global pandemic in a matter of months. Its novel status and fast transmission rate have left many feeling anxious and worried about what the future holds. We break...

Today is World Environment Day . 90% of the world’s population breathes unsafe air . Every step to reducing air pollution is important, whether on a local, national, or global level.

Jun 5, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

To do your part to reduce air pollution you could plant a tree, walk to work, or clean up some litter! What will you do to #beatairpollution? Comment below ⠀ Photo credit: @unenvironment⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ ⠀

Who else has a box full of dead batteries and old phones because you don’t know how to get rid of them ?

Mar 27, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

Knowing what to do with old electronics can feel super confusing sometimes. If properly disposed or recycled, the metals in electronic waste can be salvaged and reclaimed. Yay for recycling ♻️! However, e-waste can contain nasty toxics that can harm human health. If...