Air quality

Projects
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Combustion of plastic waste and human health effects in Guatemala — The goal of this cluster randomized trial is to develop and evaluate community-level working groups that aim to reduce household burning of plastic waste, a common exposure in rural low-income communities globally. Findings will be used to develop impactful community-driven public health actions in socially- and environmentally-disadvantaged communities in rural Guatemala.
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Understanding the impacts of air pollution exposure on respiratory health among races and immigration status: Chinese, Indian, and American populations in Atlanta, Georgia —
We are interested in understanding the air pollution exposure level and respiratory health of migrant populations from China and India residing in the U.S., compared to U.S.-born Chinese and Indians, as well as U.S.-born Whites and African-Americans. -
Implementing Active-Learning Modules for Enhancing Environmental Education and Air Quality and Soil Contamination — Our project goal is to enhance environmental education, surrounding air quality and soil HMM pollution in Georgia, especially in West Atlanta. To meet this goal, we will develop year-long interactive activities on air quality and soil contamination in Atlanta that we will conduct and disseminate with our partners