APHA Environmental Health

Simple but targeted collective action & coordinated, cross-sectoral partnerships can be effective strategies for reducing pollution, building communities & protecting health. 🌎 More from Public Health Newswire: vist.ly/4ubrx

Join the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative (#LSLRCollaborative) from 3-4:30 pm ET on March 11 to discuss the Service Line Inventory Dashboard, a new tool from @EPA.🚰 Visit: eventbrite.com/e/epas-service… for more details.

.@ANHE is hosting 30-minute virtual storytelling training and 30-minute for Q&A on 2/18, 3-4pm ET to equip nurses to clearly articulate how the roll back on the #EndangermentFinding would be devastating for the #health of our communities. RSVP here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

We’re proud to be part of the #LSLRCollaborative, which just launched the “10 Years, 10 Leaders: Honoring Excellence in Lead Service Line Replacement” initiative. Submit a nomination for programs and/or individuals today. #10Years10Leaders #LSLReplacement docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Free webinar on January 29! At "Radon, Lung Health and Health Equity," you'll learn about radon risks, how they connect to lung cancer, and how to improve environmental health and health equity here: stateofmo.webex.com/weblink/regist…

EPA's new plan to judge future #airpollution rules only by industry costs, ignoring hospitalizations, chronic illnesses & premature deaths they prevent - isn’t just policy change, it’s a public health threat. #Cleanair saves lives & protects communities. nytimes.com/2026/01/12/cli…

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We’re proud to be part of the #LSLR Collaborative, which just launched the “10 Years, 10 Leaders: Honoring Excellence in Lead Service Line Replacement” initiative. Submit a nomination for programs and/or individuals today. #10Years10Leaders #LSLReplacement docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Join us tomorrow 11/18 at 2pm ET for our webinar titled- Building Bridges: Partnerships, Resources and Learning Community Launch. Registration is still open, visit: pathlms.com/health/webinar…

Join @youngiftedgreen on November 18 at 2pm ET for a webinar About Clean Energy Powering Data Centers and Communities. Visit rmi.org/event/webinar-… to secure your spot! #CleanEnergy #DataCenters

The Aedes aegypti mosquito — which can spread viruses like Zika and dengue fever — is now thriving in western Colorado, a region where it historically hadn't survived. #ClimateChangesHealth From @insideclimate: insideclimatenews.org/news/10112025/…

Climate-driven extreme weather has increased in frequency & ferocity in recent years. The impact on human health is growing. Jamaica’s recent hurricane shows the urgency of preparing apha.org/publications/p… #APHA2025

Come engage with our #environmentaljustice partners TODAY at 10:30 am ET in room 201, as they share about their work in addressing environmental health hazards and elevating awareness and action through strategic communications: apha.confex.com/apha/2025/meet… #APHA2025

The National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is a time to raise awareness of #leadpoisoning prevention and reduce lead exposure, especially to children who are most vulnerable. Visit: cehn.org/concerns-with-… to learn more. #NLPPW2025 @CEHN

Access to healthy, affordable food is essential for health equity. Nutrition interventions can improve health & reduce disparities. On #WorldFoodDay, check out APHA's new resource, “Food is Medicine: Advancing Health Equity Through Nutrition.”🍴🍏 apha.org/topics-and-iss…

How can cities prepare for rising temperatures? Some urban areas are turning toward cool roofs, permeable pavement & other infrastructure solutions known as "Smart Surfaces." @nationshealth is featuring stories from communities using @_SmartSurfaces. thenationshealth.org/content/specia…

Today is #CEHday! All children deserve clean air, clean water, safer food & products, & healthy places in which to live, learn & play. Make your voice heard today in support of these basic rights for children. Learn more: cehday.org @CEHN

Take a moment to show appreciation for our planet & those who work to protect it & our health.👩🏽‍🔬APHA continues to advocate for policies & funding that supports #environmentalhealth work & research. Check out APHA 's environmental health initiatives. #WEHD apha.org/topics-and-iss…

APHA's Center for Climate, Health & Equity represented public health @ClimateWeekNYC☀️Our senior project manager for @_SmartSurfaces shared innovations in tracking extreme heat that resulted in over a dozen city & local policies being drafted nationwide.🌡 apha.org/topics-and-iss…

You can still apply for the Excellence in Climate Leadership Awards! APHA's Center for Climate, Health & Equity wants to encourage ongoing climate, health & equity efforts among APHA members & member groups.  See application for rules. Apply by Oct. 5. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…