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A global shift toward cleaner energy could prevent more than 11 million deaths worldwide in the coming decades, according to a new series published in The Lancet. The authors highlight how energy access—and the type of energy people rely on—has profound consequences for human health, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The series, “Energy & Health in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries,” examines how energy poverty, household fuel use, and electricity access affect…

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported on the CHART study loooking at Atlantans’ exposure to heat and air pollution, in a time of hotter weather. Read the full article here.  As the planet warms because of human-caused climate change, studies have found metro Atlanta is experiencing more extreme heat. But exactly how hot it actually feels depends on where you are in the city. Blocks shaded by trees are cooler than ones…

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported on extreme heat in Georgia, interviewing CHART experts and mentioning the new Rollins School of Public Health climate and health indicator dashboard. Read the full article here.  Heat-related illnesses and fatalities result when the body’s ability to cool itself is overwhelmed by high temperatures, causing a dangerous increase in body heat that can harm vital organs, including the brain. Noah Scovronick, an environmental health scientist,…