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The Tijuana River Sewage Crisis is One of America’s Longest-Lasting Public Health Calamities Political gridlock has allowed the situation to worsen for decades Text and photographs by Wendee Nicole February 13, 2026 In this story: water, toxics, public health, community, activism
In China, Farming Animals for Fur Provides Ideal Conditions for Virus Outbreaks Scientists are working to understand the risks to public health By Jane Qiu February 9, 2026 In this story: coronavirus, science, public health
Why the Shrinking Great Salt Lake Is a Public Health Crisis Drought and overallocation of water lead to toxic dust that pollutes Salt Lake City communities By Helena Huizenga July 23, 2025 In this story: drought, agriculture, health, public health, healthy communities