Archive for March 2025
Childhood Cancer & the Environment: Prevention Opportunities
Research in the last 25 years has greatly expanded our understanding of environmental risk factors for childhood cancer, including exposure to pesticides, traffic-related air pollution, tobacco, and solvents. More is also known about protective factors. In this CHE-Alaska webinar, Dr. Mark Miller, pediatrician and director of the Childhood Cancer & the Environment project, will discuss trends in childhood leukemia…
Read MoreIndigenous People of Sivuqaq, Alaska Speak Out Against U.S. Military Contamination and Violation of Human Rights
Indigenous People of Sivuqaq, Alaska Speak Out Against U.S. Military Contamination and Violation of Human Rights For Immediate Release: Date: March 12, 2025 Media Contact: Jayla Shannon, [email protected], (240) 375-2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT), with Native Village of Gambell and Native Village of Savoonga, today held…
Read MorePress Conference on Health and Human Rights for the Indigenous People of Sivuqaq, Alaska and Future Generations
Media Advisory: Press Conference on Health and Human Rights for the Indigenous People of Sivuqaq, Alaska and Future Generations For Planning Purposes Only: Date: March 5, 2025 Media Contact: Jayla Shannon, [email protected], (240) 375-2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST, Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT)…
Read MoreMicroplastics & Health: A Systematic Review of Recent Science
Microplastics are widespread environmental contaminants found in our food, water, and air. They have also been detected throughout the human body, including in our blood, lungs, saliva, liver, semen, placenta, and breastmilk. As exposure becomes unavoidable, there are rising concerns about how microplastics may be impacting human health. Although the research is still emerging, a…
Read MoreSupport Tribes Calling for Protection from Harmful Mining Activity in the Norton Sound
Support Tribes Calling for Protection from Harmful Mining Activity in the Norton Sound Yesterday, on Monday, March 3, mushers took off from Fairbanks at the official start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. This year, advocates are calling for attention during the race about the dangers posed by Panther Minerals and Graphite…
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