Collaborative for Health and Environment

10/15/2026

The Voices Project: Margot Wallström🌟

In this recording, Margot Wallström is interviewed by Dr. Joel Tickner and Dr. Steffen Hansen. Wallström has been a leading voice for chemical policy reform for decades. She was European Commissioner for Environment and EC Vice President, and has held many other government leadership positions. She remains actively engaged in Swedish politics today.

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On March 14, 2007, Margot Wallström was interviewed by Dr. Joel Tic...

10/08/2026

Today is Children’s Environmental Health Day! All children deserve clean air, clean water, safer food & products, & healthy places in which to live, learn, and play. Make your voice heard today in support of these basic rights for children. Visit cehday.org

10/05/2026

✨ NEW Science Snippet! ✨

Liliane Mavridara from Climate Psychology Alliance of North America explains what Climate Cafes are, and the importance having a shared space with like-minded individuals to talk about eco-distress and the changing climate.

“By being in the company of others and sharing, this brings more of a regulation to our nervous system. We feel we are not alone. We feel we are not the only ones who care bout this topic.”

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Liliane Mavridara from explains what Cli...

09/30/2026

This month, we're celebrating two individuals working to raise awareness about climate change and mental health: Dr. Robin Cooper and Sarah Newman🌻

“It's important to understand that you don't have to go from anxiety to joy instantaneously. That's not how humans exist, and it's a false narrative. Instead, the opportunity lies in how you can channel your anxiety into action, self-care, engagement, and connection. Recognize that it's normal to come back to that anxiety or grief from time to time. Some of the most important steps you can take are to realize that you're not alone, connect with others, and openly discuss your emotions.” - Sarah Newman

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09/23/2026

New article in The Guardian highlights extreme heat issues on artificial turf for NFL players.

“I’ve never thought about how hot a stadium can be if it’s turf . . . This is why we want all grass fields, to create a standard of play in the league where we’re not putting players in dangerous positions if we don’t have to.”

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The Tennessee Titans were happy to get off the field on Sunday, and not just because they lost their second game of the season

09/17/2026

NEW BLOG: Helping Judges Understand Toxics: Why it matters

Natasha Wadlund, CHE’s summer Science Communications Intern, discusses the need to strengthen judges’ understanding of the science on toxic chemicals, especially in cases involving health-harming substances such as PFAS, microplastics, pesticides, EDCs, and phthalates.

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At the intersection of modern science and contemporary law, our understanding of how toxic chemical exposures affect human health is continuously developing. Today, that complexity is increasingly...

09/08/2026

Last month, Sesame Street released “Storm on Sesame Street.” 🌩️

This episode was created to help kids understand extreme weather and learn about coping skills as climate-related events become more frequent and intense.

“This is a generation of kids for whom extreme weather is becoming more and more common, and [parents] have to somehow walk this balance of normalizing kids' experiences, but also helping kids to know that this is only the new normal in terms of recent times.” - Tina Grotzer, principal research scientist at Harvard University.

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'Storm on Sesame Street' hopes to prepare children and parents for how to cope with extreme weather.

08/26/2026

Susan Kaplan discusses the importance of protections from pollution and toxic chemicals, and how we can learn from states with well-established environmental health policies.

“State environmental health policies vary greatly across the country. But there are best practice models that are well-established, that other states can learn from. My new book from Princeton University Press, entitled A Healthy Union: How States Can Lead on Environmental Health, looks at some of these leading policies and what other states can learn from them.”

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08/24/2026

Back-to-school season is upon us! For many kids, this season is happening alongside something else: more conversations about extreme heat, wildfires, hurricanes, flooding, and a changing climate.

Children are highly observant, and as they begin asking questions about extreme weather and the planet, they may also experience eco-anxiety: worry, fear, or sadness about environmental change.

These tips and tools for caregivers and school staff can help students cope with climate anxiety. Books can give children a gentle place to explore feelings while reminding them that caring for the Earth can also mean curiosity, connection, hope, and action.

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08/20/2026

As we head back into the school year, we're celebrating two individuals working to create safer environments for children: Dr. Sarah Evans and Pecola Abele⚽️

“One topic that we get asked about frequently is whether playing on artificial turf surfaces is a risk to children’s health. There are three areas of potential concern when it comes to children’s health on these surfaces: chemical and microplastic exposures, exposure to extreme heat, and increased risk of injuries compared to play on natural grass.” - Dr. Sarah Evans

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