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Study reveals an urban heat island effect
Kristina Kintziger, PhD, co-authored a study that found indoor spaces were both warmer and cooler than outdoor temperatures overnight while downtown outdoor sleep spaces showed an urban heat island effect.
Monday, January 8
Research highlights the lasting impact of Hurricane Michael
Research from Kristina Kintziger, PhD, and colleagues revealed the lasting impact of Hurricane Michael on rural Florida communities in the Journal of Emergency Preparedness.
Thursday, December 21
New grant awarded to Rachel Lookadoo, JD
Rachel Lookadoo, JD was featured in a UNMC Today article highlighting a new grant awarded to establish a network of regional Centers for Public Health Emergency and Response.
Wednesday, November 15
2023 Research Seminar Series begins
The Water, Climate and Health Program starts it’s 2023 Research Seminar Series.
Thursday, November 9
The Water, Climate and Health Program partnered with the UNO Center for Afghanistan Studies to bring a women’s environmental health faculty group from Pakistan to UNO, UNL, and UNMC to collaborate and learn about the impacts of climate change.
Wednesday, June 28
Jesse Bell, PhD makes his final contributions to the Fifth National Climate Assessment
Jesse Bell, PhD makes his final contributions to the Fifth National Climate Assessment, the foremost report on the impacts of climate change in the United States.
Tuesday, May 16
Water, Climate, and Health Program in the Media
- “Nebraska health experts warn of severe drought impact on human wellbeing” (10/30/23)
- "Environmental group continues fight against contaminants, nitrates in Nebraska’s water"
(9/16/23) - Guardians of Aquifer hosts forum on water quality in Nebraska (9/16/23)
- Study Finds Regional and Demographic Increases of Respiratory Mortality During Drought (8/23/23)
- UNMC public health experts working to cool down hottest parts of Omaha. (7/26/23)