The study, led by CSBS researchers, highlights how ecosystem degradation disproportionately impacts disadvantaged communities.
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Dr. Nicholas Wolfinger's recently published book, Thanks for Nothing: The Economics of Single Motherhood Since 1980, is a comprehensive study of why single mothers remain disproportionately in poverty despite advances in education and employment. The book highlights structural inequalities and offers policy recommendations to reduce economic disparity.
A recent study from the University of Utah reveals that prenatal exposure to ozone pollution is linked to a significantly higher risk of intellectual disability in children, particularly during the second trimester of pregnancy. By analyzing nearly two decades of data, the researchers underscore the urgent need for air quality improvements to safeguard children's neurodevelopment.
CSBS hosted its Fall 2024 PechaKucha Series, spotlighting new faculty research across disciplines. This event, led by Dean Michelle M. Camacho, fosters collaboration and showcases groundbreaking work addressing society’s greatest challenges.
Tiare Couto, a double major in Environmental & Sustainability Studies and Political Science, grew up surfing the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, where her love for the ocean and concern for its health inspired her passion for sustainable change. Tiare is dedicated to addressing environmental racism and creating equitable policies to protect the planet for all communities.
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