Human Exposure and Public Health

According to conservationists, domestic cats belong indoors for their safety and the safety of other animals. But, some cat owners disagree, causing rifts between pro-outdoor and pro-indoor cat parents. In a new study, researchers interviewed cat owners across the United Kingdom and cat-agorized cat owners into six distinct groups. Depending on the cat owner’s views , conservationists may have a larger impact if they target their message towards the emotional connection owners have with their feline friends.

Ecosystems Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

What is to blame for harmful algal blooms?

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Sarah Shainker 0 Comments dams, HABs, Harmful Algal Blooms, hydropower, reservoir, rivers

The world’s largest dam provides a massive amount of energy, but has unintended consequences as well.

Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

Growing safe drinking water: from the ground up

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Mary Davis 0 Comments drinking water, green chemistry, Solar Disinfection

The Privilege of clean drinking water It’s easy to take for granted the availability of clean, safe water at the

Climate Human Exposure and Public Health

Measuring who our carbon footprint landing on

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Christina M. Marvin 0 Comments climate change communication, human risk

Who is impacted most by climate change? While most environmental carbon originates in the developed world, most of the immediate effects are being felt by those in developing or least developed countries. Could describing climate change in a human frame be the key to mobilizing mitigation action? Researchers use new data sets to assess the flood risk of a previously unexplored population of vulnerable communities living in river deltas around the world.

Cities Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

Identifying the Urban Populations in Africa at Risk for Malaria from a New Vector

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 Munim Deen 0 Comments Africa, disease, invasive species, Malaria, Mosquitos, vectors

Malaria continues to ravage many parts of the world, particularly in rural sub-Saharan Africa. A recently detected outbreak of malaria in urban areas has now been traced to an invasive species of mosquito from Asia. This species, A. stephensi, thrives in urban settings and its presence in Africa considerably increases the populations that are now at risk of contracting malaria.

Human Exposure and Public Health

Can I get COVID from my cat…’s fleas??

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 Heather Kopsco 0 Comments Cats, COVID-19, vectors

Reference: Villar, M., Fernández de Mera, I.G., Artigas-Jerónimo, S. et al. Coronavirus in cat flea: findings and questions regarding COVID-19.

Ecosystems Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

Sharks on Camera: Can Drones Be Used to Prevent Shark Attacks?

September 9, 2020September 8, 2020 Elisabeth Lang 0 Comments drones, Sharks

Sharks are an important part of marine ecosystems, but they often have a bad reputation because of an increasing frequency of shark attacks. Traditional methods of deterring sharks are harmful to sharks and other marine animals, so environmental managers are starting to use methods of shark detection to keep beachgoers safe. A team of researchers studied the effectiveness of using drones to detect sharks in an effort to decrease shark attacks.

Ecosystems Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health Science through time Toxicology

Emerging Environmental Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Good and Bad

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 Munim Deen 0 Comments #coronavirus, covid, COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic scourges the planet, research and other efforts have focused on the human toll of the virus. Recent research has begun shedding light on the effects of COVID-19 on the environment. At first glance, these effects seem beneficial. However, many negative consequences also loom, particularly in the long-term.

Cities Ecosystems Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

Rich bird, poor bird: urban street trees support native birds across a socioeconomic gradient

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Asher Jones 0 Comments birding, birds, green spaces, Los Angeles, urban

If you’ve jumped on the bird-watching bandwagon to pass time during the pandemic or tuned in to #BlackBirdersWeek, you might have a new-found awareness of the birds outside your window or in your local park. What you may not have noticed is that urban birding experiences can differ greatly among neighborhoods.

Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

April Showers Bring… Allergies

July 20, 2020July 19, 2020 Mary Davis 0 Comments air quality, pollen, pollinators, storms

Depending on where you live, springtime pollen allergies can be as reliable as April showers. Researchers at the University of Iowa have found that even though rain might decrease the pollen count, it can still exacerbate pollen allergies, due to an increase in grain rupture.

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