Environmental Health Matters Initiative
From the air we breathe to the water we drink, our health is defined by our natural environment. Environmental health is the science that focuses on reducing harmful environmental exposures in air, water, soil and food to protect human health and well-being, as well as provide all communities with healthier environments.
The Environmental Health Matters Initiative (EHMI) convenes government, industry, and academic leaders to share ideas and form connections that inspire the development of solutions to our most pressing environmental health challenges.
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Exploring Community Flood Impacts, Vulnerabilities, and Adaptation Strategies to Public Health Concerns: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief
Proceedings
·2024
Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of floods, posing serious threats to lives, livelihoods, and the future of affected communities. To explore opportunities to prevent and mitigate inequitable health impacts from flooding, the National Academies Environmental Health Matters Init...
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