Climate Change: A Fundamental Threat to Human Health Overview: Climate change presents a fundamental threat to human health, impacting the physical environment and all aspects of natural and human systems, …
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At Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, our lawyers are on the front lines of emerging environmental issues, safeguarding and advancing our clients’ interests in state and federal courts across the country, …
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Water is central to sustainable development, playing a critical role in socio-economic progress, energy and food production, healthy ecosystems, and human survival. It is also vital for adapting to climate …
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Health Consequences of Air Pollution on Populations (WHO)
by Adetoun Tadeby Adetoun TadeWhat Are the Public Health Impacts of Air Pollution? Exposure to high levels of air pollution can lead to a variety of health issues. The short- and long-term health consequences …
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Impact of Healthier Environments on Reducing the Global Burden of Disease
by Adetoun Tadeby Adetoun TadeThe Critical Role of Healthier Environments in Reducing Global Disease Burden Healthier environments have the potential to significantly reduce the global burden of disease, with estimates suggesting that almost one-quarter …
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US Supreme Court to Review Dispute Over Agency Environmental Assessments
by Adetoun Tadeby Adetoun TadeThe US Supreme Court has granted certiorari in a case that could define whether the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) allows federal agencies to consider broader environmental impacts, including climate …