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More dogs are getting sick as climate change pushes diseases into new parts of the US
This article discusses how climate change is making dogs sicker.
As if this year’s storms, floods and heat waves weren’t enough to worry you, some experts fear climate change is also expanding the distribution of […]
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Study: Without swift action on climate change, heat waves could kill thousands in U.S. cities
This article discusses how, without swift action on climate change, heat waves could kill thousands in U.S. cities. A new study suggests that a marked reduction in greenhouse gas emissions will be needed to limit deaths caused by extreme […]
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DeSmogBlog, June 15, 2019
This blog discusses the following:
Following Carcinogen Data Fiasco, Pressure Grows on Massachusetts to Revoke Enbridge Facility Permit
US Poised to Approve Shipping LNG by Rail for Export With No New Safety Rules
House to Debate Amendment With Big Implications for Expanding Petrochemical Industry
Australia’s Controversial Adani Coal Mine […]
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Study: Nitrate pollution in U.S. drinking water could lead to thousands of cancer cases
This article discusses a study on nitrate pollution in U.S. drinking water, and its impact – thousands of cancer cases. A new study by the non-profit Environmental Working Group found that nitrate pollution in U.S. drinking water could cause over 12,000 cases of cancer each year.
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Study and multiple articles on children’s health
This Yale Climate Connection article discusses why climate change could make children’s allergies worse. More kids could wind up in emergency rooms, new research finds. Some 35,000 to 60,000 U.S. emergency department visits for asthma each year may be linked to oak, birch, and grass pollen, according to
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Study: How Dengue, a Deadly Mosquito-Borne Disease, Could Spread in a Warming World
This NY Times article discusses a how dengue, a deadly mosquito-borne disease, could spread across the planet because of global warming.
Climate change is poised to increase the spread of dengue fever, which is common in parts of the world with warmer climates like Brazil and India, a new […]
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DeSmog Blog – June 8, 2019
This DeSmogBlog weekly posting addresses:
A March Through Heat, Felony Threats, and Pollution Brings Louisiana’s Cancer Alley to Governor’s Attention
Will Ohio River Get Optional Pollution Limits as New Fracking-Reliant Plastics Industry Moves in?
Exclusive: Enbridge Is Behind This Front Group Pushing the Company’s Line 3 Oil Pipeline Project
Congressional […]
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Study: Thousands could perish annually in US if global heating not curbed
This The Guardian article discusses why thousands of people could perish annually in US if global heating is not curbed, study finds. Every year nearly 5,800 people are expected to die in New York, 2,500 in Los Angeles and more than 2,300 in Miami.
Scientists have
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Can the Paris Climate Goals Save Lives? Yes, a Lot of Them, Researchers Say
This NY Times article discusses whether the Paris climate goals can save lives. Yes, a Lot of Them, Researchers Say.
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Kids Face Rising Health Risks from Climate Change, Doctors Warn as Juliana Case Returns to Court
This Inside Climate Change article discusses how children are facing increased health risks from climate change. The Juliana Case Returns to Court – A federal appeals court heard arguments as the government tried again to get the children’s climate lawsuit dismissed.
The 21 children and young adults suing […]
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