Climate change is lengthening pollen seasons, putting those with respiratory conditions like COPD at risk. Our study found that short-term exposure to pollen was associated w/ lower lung function. Read more: hsph.harvard.edu/news/pollen-...

Pollen may exacerbate COPD symptoms | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Pollen exposure can further reduce lung function in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.

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This has been a year of resolve & momentum in the face of unprecedented attacks on climate & health research. I'm proud of all @harvardcchange.bsky.social accomplished in 2025 to safeguard science & protect those most at risk from climate extremes. Learn more: t.e2ma.net/message/kvbs...

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In a year when many institutions stepped back from climate action, we leaned in. In 2025, we worked to advance climate solutions, fought to safeguard science, and centered health and equity in climate policy. Learn how we turned science into action: t.e2ma.net/message/kvbs...

Congrats to @harvardcchange.bsky.social post doc Dr Wenli Ni for her outstanding ATS presentations on dust exposure and ILD and heat exposure and lung function

The latest State of the Air report indicates poor air quality for many Americans. Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and strengthening air quality regulations makes our air cleaner and keeps us healthier. It’s not rocket science, it’s environmental health science! www.lung.org/research/sota

American Lung Association State of the Air 2024

How healthy is your air? Learn how where you live measures up when it comes to air pollution, smog and soot.

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The ATS applauds MT State Supreme Court decision that kids (and all persons) have a constitutional right to a healthy environment - including a future free from the environmental devastation caused by climate change. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Montana’s top court delivers rare victory for climate activists

The 6-1 ruling is a major, rare victory for climate activists, who have tried to use the courts to force action on activities they say are harming the planet.

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Join us live tomorrow at 8am PST to hear from our director @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social and other @harvardchanschool.bsky.social experts on the impact of LA wildfire smoke on your health, and how to re-enter your homes safely. Watch live on @youtube: www.youtube.com/@HarvardChan...

Our director @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social explores how to protect health from #CombustionPollution on the 22 Minutes show w/ Earthday.org: -Use N95 masks -Put air purifiers in your home -Check air quality Learn more about solutions to the climate health crisis: www.youtube.com/live/i-5UNBu...

22 Minutes with Dr. Mary Rice: The Climate-Health Crisis: Solutions for a Safer Future

YouTube video by EARTHDAYORG

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