{"id":253712,"date":"2025-04-25T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/?post_type=bu-article&p=253712"},"modified":"2025-08-22T11:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:52:12","slug":"sph-researchers-join-leading-universities-to-launch-environmental-health-video-series","status":"publish","type":"bu-article","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/news\/articles\/2025\/sph-researchers-join-leading-universities-to-launch-environmental-health-video-series\/","title":{"rendered":"SPH Researchers Join Leading Universities to Launch Environmental Health Video Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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Jonathan Levy and other environmental health scientists explain why their research to uncover environmental threats matters while offering practical information on how we can safeguard our health.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n
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In a new collaborative video series<\/a> that launched on April 22 in celebration of Earth Day, environmental health scientists from leading universities across the country speak about the work they do to expose the invisible threats in our environment\u2014from the air we breathe to the products we use\u2014and offer practical tips on how we can protect ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The series, called Environmental Health Works<\/em>, kicks off with a short introductory video featuring Jonathan Levy<\/a>, chair and professor of environmental health, along with environmental health department chairs from Columbia University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Michigan, the University of North Carolina, and the University of Washington, who explain\u2014in plain language\u2014why environmental health science is vital for all our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning today and over the coming weeks, additional videos will provide practical insights relevant to everyone\u2019s health. They will also showcase scientists and students in action, collaborating with communities to turn research into real-world solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the initial round of videos, researchers and students describe connections between the environment and our health. Scientists discuss the role of green spaces to address the heat island effect in cities, and the importance of preventing toxic exposures during pregnancy to protect children\u2019s health. They also discuss the impact of climate exposures on allergies and kidney disease, as well as how reducing pollution is key to cancer prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople deserve to know how their surroundings affect their health and what they can do about it,\u201d says Levy, one of the lead organizers of the campaign. \u201cEnvironmental health research can give people the information they need to protect themselves and their families and to advocate for policies that keep people healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From wildfire smoke to “forever chemicals” in drinking water, environmental hazards are increasingly making headlines. Yet many Americans remain unaware of how scientists work in the laboratory, at the computer, in the field, and in collaboration with community partners to identify these health risks and develop ways to prevent illness and protect health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cClean water is the foundation of a healthy life,\u201d says Dana Dolinoy<\/a>, professor and chair of environmental health sciences at the University of Michigan. \u201cOur research is crucial in revealing the often-unseen dangers lurking in our water systems, from industrial pollutants to emerging contaminants like \u2018forever chemicals.\u2019 By understanding these threats, we equip individuals and policymakers with the knowledge to ensure safe water access for everyone. This Earth Day, let\u2019s commit to safeguarding our water resources for the health of current and future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Environmental Health Works series aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n