Every year in the US, as many as 900,000 people fall ill and 900 die from waterborne diseases. Waterborne illnesses cause an estimated 40,000 hospitalizations each year at a cost of $970 million annually. Two out of five Americans rate their quality of water as poor. So, what’s going on here? And what can we […]
Here in the United States, most of us take clean water for granted. When we turn on the tap, we assume the water is clean, healthy, and free from pollutants that could have negative health impacts. We expect our water to be safe for drinking, showering, and washing dishes. While the United States has made […]
Health Care Without Harm is hosting an upcoming webinar titled Creative Climate Advocacy on 3/12, 12 EST. You can register at the following link: https://academy.practicegreenhealth.org/products/creative-climate-advocacy Session Description Health professionals have a vital role to play at this critical time by calling attention to the many ways climate change impacts health. In this webinar, you will […]
