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Environmental Solutions

In the news

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.

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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.

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To solve the plastics problem, St. Louis scientists are turning to nature

June 4, 2024
St. Louis Public Radio
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St. Louisans leading sustainability initiatives across the region

April 24, 2024
St. Louis Magazine
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Critically endangered lemur attacked by vulnerable fosa in Madagascar

April 22, 2024
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Wash U scientists to use artificial intelligence to aid environmental and social science work

November 8, 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
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