December 2024

The study, led by CSBS researchers, highlights how ecosystem degradation disproportionately impacts disadvantaged communities.

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.