I am afraid to be outside for the first summer in my 25 years. A few weeks ago, I thought this was another season of excessive smiles, “positive vibes,” and the resurgence of cutoff shorts. That was before I realized the danger was beaming directly on nature lovers’ crowns.
Clean Air Journal
The Truth About Rep. Gary Palmer’s Anti-EPA Bill
BACKGROUND. Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-6) introduced H.R. 637 in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 24, 2017. The stated purpose of the bill is “to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency...
Federal Roundup for February 17, 2017
As promised, we are continuing a series to keep you updated about executive and legislative actions in this new administration. I blogged about the most recent updates last week, and we are still...
Federal Roundup for February 8, 2017
The first few weeks of the new administration have been very eventful. I blogged about the REINS Act a few weeks ago, and we are encouraging you to oppose Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator. However,...
Clean Air, Healthy Brain?
New evidence reveals a surprising link between air pollution and cognitive health Research has for years linked exposure to air pollution with health risks like asthma, lung cancer, and,...
Meet the Interns: Dania Ashour
Yesterday we introduced you to our intern from the UAB School of Public Health, Nkereuwem Samuel Unwana — who goes by Life. Now we would like you to meet our intern from the UAB School of...
My Experience at the Women’s March in Birmingham
When we were asked if Gasp would participate in the Women’s March in Birmingham, we enthusiastically agreed. The March stands for principles Gasp absolutely supports. Plus, it would be great to set...