Photo Courtesy of Jaylan Jacobs (Emory Climate Analysis and Solutions Team) Climate change is already having dire effects on all forms of life worldwide, and Georgia is no exception. Over the coming centuries, Georgians will continue to suffer greatly from the public health impacts associated with climate change, including extreme heat, natural disasters such as [...]
Read More(Creative Commons/wuestenigel) As 46 states open up their vaccination processes to all individuals above the ages of 16 or 18, Americans are preparing for a summer of greater immunity and looser restrictions. A pandemic-free life is on the horizon. A recent Axios-Ipsos poll found that during the first week of March, 44% of Americans reported [...]
Read MoreThe Bradford Pear blossoming. (Creative Commons / Mangrove Mike) Since the pandemic started, people have been walking more than ever, craving the fresh air and relishing maskless time outdoors. My mom and I are among this newly created cohort of walkers. But with the start of spring, we noticed a new, pungent smell akin to [...]
Read More(Emory Wheel / Alison Barlow) “The stock market is astrology for men.” In recent years, Sherrod DeGrippo’s tweet, and others comparing astrology to the stock market have gone viral, claiming they have the same degree of accuracy. While the comparison may seem silly, with the stock market dominating the global economy and astrology dominating Tik [...]
Read More(Emory Wheel / Alison Barlow) In the last couple of weeks, two mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, Colorado dominated headlines. But it’s largely the news you don’t read that verifies what this pair of horrific tragedies hints at: guns are ruining the United States. Ultimately, we should want for all Americans to enjoy life, [...]
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