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My utter failure to write about the public health implications of war
This week I wrote and re-wrote a YLE article to describe the complex humanitarian emergency unfolding due to Hamas’s attacks and counteracts. A dire…
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Katelyn Jetelina
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Heat, humidity, and smoke... oh my.
Oof. This is quite the week for hot, muggy, and smoky conditions in the United States. We are seeing all sorts of alerts across the country. The dew…
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Katelyn Jetelina
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Well, it's wildfire season...
It’s officially wildfire season. Climate change has made wildfires more frequent and intense. We certainly don’t need to inform people in Canada and the…
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Katelyn Jetelina
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Ohio train derailment: The public health angle
On February 3, a train carrying toxic and combustible chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Of the 150 cars on the train, 50 were involved in the…
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Katelyn Jetelina
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