Inhalers an unsuspecting source of greenhouse gases By , WRAL Climate Change Reporter For the 25 million Americans with asthma, inhalers can be a lifeline. But those puffs can hurt the planet. "About three quarters of all inhalers used in the in this country are propellant-type inhalers," said Dr. […] Click here to view original […]

The vast majority of nitrous oxide emissions are generated by agriculture, with most of the blame placed on nitrogen-based fertilizers and animal waste. Global emissions of nitrous oxide—a potent greenhouse gas—are outpacing expectations and putting climate change goals in peril, a major study published on Wednesday found. Drawing on […] Click here to view original

"If city leaders are serious about meeting their own energy-affordability and climate goals, they must not let the utilities dictate the terms of the negotiation, nor let the opportunity die quietly in a dark room full of attorneys," the writer says. Opinion editor’s note: Star Tribune Opinion publishes a […] Click here to view original

In a recent study published in Nature Climate Change , researchers investigated the impact of temperature exposure on children’s mental health and cognition during prenatal and early childhood periods. Their findings indicate that exposure to heat during infancy and toddlerhood and cold during pregnancy and infancy is associated with […] Click here to view original

BOSTON — Scientists continue to sound the alarm when it comes to the adverse health effects of climate change and new studies find that the human heart does not fare well in extreme heat. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center reviewed nearly 500 previous studies examining extreme temperatures, […] Click here to view original

Extreme temperatures, hurricanes and other dangerous weather events all contribute to an increased risk of heart disease and heart-related death, researchers reported. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Climate change is harming the heart health of people around the world, a new review warns. Extreme temperatures, hurricanes and other dangerous […] Click here to view original