Dr. Sylvia Hood Washington

The decision to withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement has doctors concerned that human health is endangered. Read the entire article

A new article on Channel3000 covers the concerns that doctors have as a result of the U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Accords. Read the entire article

ALA is currently collecting signatures from MDs, RNs, RRTs, MPHs, etc. on two letters: Health professionals’ letter supporting the Clean Air Act This broad letter calls on decision-makers to oppose any efforts to block, weaken, or delay clean air protections. We currently need signers from Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. Sign here   [...]

On June 1, the Trump administration began proceedings to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord, outraging not only environmentalists but public health officials as well. Read the entire article here

Packing Them In An Archaeology of Environmental Racism in Chicago, 1865-1954 This important new book by Sylvia Washington adds a vital new dimension to our understanding of environmental history in the United States. Washington excavates and tells the stories of Chicago’s poor, working class, and ethnic minority neighborhoods―such as Back of the Yards and Bronzeville―that [...]

Packing Them In An Archaeology of Environmental Racism in Chicago, 1865-1954 This important new book by Sylvia Washington adds a vital new dimension to our understanding of environmental history in the United States. Washington excavates and tells the stories of Chicago’s poor, working class, and ethnic minority neighborhoods―such as Back of the Yards and Bronzeville―that [...]

An interesting article on unhealthy pollution levels appeared on AccuWeather. The article states the effectiveness of the Clean Air Act as being a key factor in the reduction of harmful, polluted air.While advancements have been made, there still much more to be done. Read the full article

Dr. Sylvia Hood Washington recommends this article from National Geographic which lists the best and worst places for breathable air in the United States. Provided by the American Lung Association, the article cites 4 takeaways found in a new annual review. Read the full article

HealthDay reports that 4 in 10 Americans are still breathing dirty air each day. The American Lung Association’s annual report states that 125 million Americans are exposed to alarming levels of air pollution. Read the full article

Politico reports that New York county’s air quality is improving but the American Lung Association is raising concerns that federal and state policies may reverse the progress made and increase health risks. Read the full article