Webinar Archive

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a process designed to collect carbon dioxide generated by high-emission activities, such as coal or gas power production or plastics manufacturing, and transport it for industrial use or underground storage. While CCS has gained traction as a possible climate solution, there are concerns about ...

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women globally, and research shows that nearly half of all cancer cases are preventable. Breast cancer affects people across all backgrounds, but disparities in incidence, mortality, and access to quality care persist, particularly among communities of color and low-income populations. ...

In March 2025, ACAT, the Native Village of Gambell, and the Native Village of Savoonga filed a formal complaint with the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights. The complaint addresses the U.S. military’s toxic legacy on Sivuqaq (St. Lawrence Island), where formerly used defense sites have led to ...

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 ...

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 ...