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Environmental Justice

In the news

Will we change to daylight saving time this year or will this be the last time? What to know

January 28, 2025

President Trump has said daylight saving time is ‘inconvenient’ and ‘costly’

The Palm Beach Post
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Negative Health Outcomes From Wildfire Smoke Plumes are Investigated at WashU After New Discovery

January 27, 2025

To conduct a comprehensive analysis of what makes up wildfire smoke plumes, Rajan Chakrabarty’s team spent 45 days in wildfire locations in the western United States where they sampled gaseous smoke and aerosol species and analyzed their chemical and optical properties.

HEC-TV
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‘Snow mold’ to wreak havoc on St. Louis allergies, expert warns

January 24, 2025

Rising temperatures and heaps of remaining snow and ice create the perfect growing conditions for a pesky allergen.

KSDK-TV
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BJC, Washington U. each donate $5 million to Brickline Greenway project

January 22, 2025

BJC Health System and Washington University have each donated $5 million to the Brickline Greenway project, the 10-mile biking and walking trail system that officials hope to extend across the city over the next few years.

St. Louis Post Dispatch
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This Italian Evening Ritual Has Major Health Benefits. Here’s Why You Should Try It.

January 17, 2025

The “passeggiata” is a simple tradition with a multitude of benefits for your well-being.

HuffPost
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Four-Foot-Tall Snow Globe is Created to Investigate Hidden Source of Snow Melt for Climate Modeling

December 6, 2024

Researchers are studying dark brown carbon deposition from wildfires which can accelerate the snow melting process of midlatitude glaciers. The new research could go a long way ensuring accurate climate models and measurements.

HEC-TV
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Why there’s a storm brewing about global food aid from the U.S.

January 9, 2024
NPR
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Illinois health officials fail to help Cahokia Heights residents as sewage floods their homes

November 14, 2023
St. Louis Public Radio
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Homes in St. Louis’ floodplains need to be bought out to avoid future damage, advocates say

July 26, 2023
St. Louis Public Radio

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