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Category: Environment & Sustainability

Whether we know it, or like it, our bodies are polluted by tiny fragments of plastic that fail to break down in our earthly environment. What does that mean for our long-term health, and what can we do about it?

Whether we know it, or like it, our bodies are polluted by tiny fragments of plastic that fail to break down in our earthly environment. What does that mean for our long-term health, and what can we do about it?

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A team of physician-scientists calculated how much greenhouse gas is being emitted by inhalers prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

A team of physician-scientists calculated how much greenhouse gas is being emitted by inhalers prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The so-called ‘forever chemicals’ can stick around in the environment — and in our bodies. Scientists agree there is cause for concern. So what should we be doing to mitigate our health risks?

The so-called ‘forever chemicals’ can stick around in the environment — and in our bodies. Scientists agree there is cause for concern. So what should we be doing to mitigate our health risks?

Stanford Medicine sustainability experts work with researchers, doctors and environmental professionals to ensure greener operating rooms.

Stanford Medicine sustainability experts work with researchers, doctors and environmental professionals to ensure greener operating rooms.

Stanford Medicine experts, nonprofit leaders, policy makers and others "green" schools and prepare them for a climate resilient future.

Stanford Medicine experts, nonprofit leaders, policy makers and others "green" schools and prepare them for a climate resilient future.

Stanford Medicine scientist Desiree LaBeaud partnered with artist Jean Shin to create art of our discarded plastic.

Stanford Medicine scientist Desiree LaBeaud partnered with artist Jean Shin to create art of our discarded plastic.

A Stanford Medicine medical student and anesthesiologist discuss how to prepare physicians in the face of climate change.

A Stanford Medicine medical student and anesthesiologist discuss how to prepare physicians in the face of climate change.

Researchers have discovered a mechanism for how corals are damaged by a component of sunscreen: oxybenzone.

Researchers have discovered a mechanism for how corals are damaged by a component of sunscreen: oxybenzone.

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Stanford Medicine resident and collaborators spearhead an effort to decrease waste from dermatology clinics.

Stanford Medicine resident and collaborators spearhead an effort to decrease waste from dermatology clinics.

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Exposure to wildfire smoke increases a pregnant woman's risk of giving birth three or more weeks early, a new Stanford study found.

Exposure to wildfire smoke increases a pregnant woman's risk of giving birth three or more weeks early, a new Stanford study found.

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The Stanford Climate and Health group aims to find ways for the health care sector to reduce emissions and build resilience toward natural disasters.

The Stanford Climate and Health group aims to find ways for the health care sector to reduce emissions and build resilience toward natural disasters.

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A Stanford researcher discusses how toxic pollutants can make people more susceptible to COVID-19 and why people of color are particularly vulnerable.

A Stanford researcher discusses how toxic pollutants can make people more susceptible to COVID-19 and why people of color are particularly vulnerable.

Dust pollution in the air contributes to infant mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, a Stanford-led study found. Watering the desert may lessen the harm.

Dust pollution in the air contributes to infant mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, a Stanford-led study found. Watering the desert may lessen the harm.

Living near an oil and gas well in California's San Joaquin Valley during pregnancy is linked to increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth, finds Stanford study.

Living near an oil and gas well in California's San Joaquin Valley during pregnancy is linked to increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth, finds Stanford study.