Climate change is happening--now. That much is clear, according to prevailing science. And the list of alarming health problems associated with climate change is long. But so far public health has been reactive, not proactive, says environmental sustainability expert Alexandra Destler, who is spearheading efforts to start a new climate change and public health center at the Public Health Institute (PHI). Visit our Programs page to learn more about PHI's efforts to address this problem.

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December 15, 2009

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December 10, 2009

Why Free to Be curriculum violates the state Education Code. Read more.

December 1, 2009

Professional rodeo cowboys association ends tobacco sponsorship. Read more.

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