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Healthy soil, healthy water, right

WEBDespite decades of research demonstrating links between many agricultural practices and water quality, the ability to predict water quality on the basis of changes in soil health remains severely l

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Climate change & colonialism as drivers of public health

WEBHistorically, scientists and academics have warned about the potential human impacts of global climate change, leading public health experts to categorize the climate crisis as a public health emergency. Research has established that climate change can impact health by worsening extreme weather conditions, affecting the availability and quality of natural …

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Food Systems University of Michigan School for Environment and

WEBFeeding the growing human population in a sustainable fashion requires transforming food systems to be health-promoting, economically viable, equitable, and ecologically sound. Solving this challenge involves tackling issues around food production systems, food security, and food sovereignty at local, national, and global scales.

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U-M launches SEAS Sustainability Clinic in Detroit to combat the

WEBThe SEAS Sustainability Clinic will launch its inaugural partnership with Jefferson East Inc. (JEI), a multi-service neighborhood organization that serves low-income populations on Detroit's east side and five historic adjoining neighborhoods.

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Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) CIGLR

WEBHarmful algal blooms (HABs) are scientifically complex, economically damaging, and a threat to ecosystem and human health. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are formed by dense populations of cyanobacteria (sometimes called blue green algae) that can produce toxins, threaten public health, and contribute to economic losses that exceed $2 billion

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U-M to launch online master’s-level programs in environment, …

WEBANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan continues to expand its portfolio of online programs with the support of the Center for Academic Innovation, launching three new programs in the fields of public health, social work, and …

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Urban green space, public health and environmental justice

WEBAbstract: Urban green space, such as parks, forests, green roofs, streams, and community gardens provide critical ecosystem services, as well as promote physical activity, psychological well-being, and the general public health of urban residents. Recognizing these benefits, many US cities have implemented strategies to increase the …

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Theme: Climate change and human health

WEBBuilding epidemiological models to understand associations between environmental phenomena – such as drought and fires – and environmental disruptions – such as the drilling of new oil wells or fallowing of agricultural lands – and Valley fever incidence in California and Arizona.

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Pursuing Sustainability with UMHS' Patient Food & Nutrition …

WEBWith 45 million inpatient and 1.9 million outpatient visits in 2011, the University of Michigan Health System manages a vast network of patients in constant flux. The Patient Food and Nutrition Services (PFANS) group provides in-room dining services for these patients and delivers meals and supplements to elderly outpatients through its Ann Arbor Meals on …

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Feeling stressed

WEBLandscape architect and ecologist MaryCarol Hunter is an associate professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability whose current work focuses on the impact of nature experiences on mental wellbeing.. In a small study published last year in Frontiers in Psychology, Hunter and her colleagues showed that …

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Paul Mohai University of Michigan School for Environment and

WEBProfessor Mohai’s teaching and research interests are focused on environmental justice, public opinion and the environment, and influences on environmental policy making. He is a founder of the Environmental Justice Program at the University of Michigan and a major contributor to the growing body of quantitative research examining disproportionate …

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Pursuing Sustainability with Univeristy of Michigan, Patient Food …

WEBWith 45 thousand inpatient stays and 1.9 million outpatient visits in 2012, the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) manages a vast network of patients in constant flux. The Patient Food and Nutrition Services (PFANS) group provides in-room dining services for these patients and delivers meals and supplements to homebound seniors in the …

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Energy Inequities Exist Between Advantaged and Disadvantaged …

WEBThe term energy justice is a relatively new one, referring to “ the goal of achieving equity in both the social and economic participation in the energy system, while also remediating social, economic, and health burdens on those historically harmed by the energy system.”. Energy justice can include electric vehicles (EVs), gas and oil

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Healthline Stronger Scholarship University of Michigan School for

WEBThe Stronger Scholarship is a collaboration between Healthline and the Nature Conservancy to support students working at the intersection of health and climate change. Students will demonstrate their commitment to these fields by describing their studies, experiences, and extracurriculars. A total of four awards will be given out, two to …

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PhD Environment + Sustainability University of Michigan SEAS

WEBDoctoral (PhD) The 2023 PhD cohort next to Douglas Lake at the University of Michigan Biological Station. Through the research-based doctoral program in Environment and Sustainability, students may choose between a highly specialized course of study or one that broadly addresses complex, interdisciplinary issues.

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Redlining and Environmental Racism

WEBHomeownership has been a core value and aspiration for many American households over the last half century. However, beneath this ideal, there is a legacy of racist housing policies that left low-income individuals and people of color disproportionately exposed to the impacts of environmental burdens. These inequities can be traced back …

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Engineering and Sustainable Systems University of Michigan …

WEBThe dual degree confers a master of science (M.S.) degree from the School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) and a master of science in engineering (M.S.E.) from the College of Engineering (CoE). Global climate change, energy security, ecological degradation, environmental threats to human health and resource scarcity are critical …

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‘Food desert’ vs. ‘food apartheid’: Which term best describes

WEBNovember 29, 2023. In recent years, there has been some debate on whether the term “food desert” or “food apartheid” is more accurate when discussing disparities in access to nutritious food across socioeconomic backgrounds. Food desert is commonly used to describe areas lacking access to affordable and healthful foods.

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Environmental Justice Program U-M SEAS Environment …

WEBEquity and justice have an integral role in environmental affairs, yet are under-addressed in many legal, economic, and social systems. The Environmental Justice master's program at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) is at the forefront of the field’s teaching, research, scholarship, and advocacy.

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