28 / April / 2026 Unfinished buildings in China increase carbon emissions and health risks, study finds Study estimates waste of 485 million tons of materials, a 9.6% increase in the sector’s carbon intensity, and 2.6 million years of life lost to disability associated with China’s real estate crisis By Gabriela Monteiro
01 / April / 2026 Communicating scientific uncertainties can weaken support for public policies, study finds Study with over 1,100 participants finds that a lack of scientific consensus affects support for regulatory policies on microplastics By Editorial staff
17 / March / 2026 Brazilian researchers warn G20 of “triple monotony” putting food system on the brink of collapse A system that reduced hunger in the twentieth century is now fueling obesity epidemic and superbugs, scientists warn By Editorial staff
09 / February / 2026 Climate crisis increases maternal and neonatal mortality in Africa Heatwaves and extreme rainfall exacerbate pregnancy risks and expose healthcare system shortfalls in vulnerable regions By Yasmim Cunha
04 / February / 2026 Climate and health: medicine academies launch international front to tackle climate impacts on health Based on a plan launched at COP30, institutions from several countries join forces to promote health system adaptations to tackle the climate crisis By Samuel Fernandes
30 / September / 2025 Event debates the role of science in tackling urgent global challenges AI, the climate crisis, and regional inequalities on the agenda at the 17th TWAS General Conference in Rio de Janeiro By Marília Marasciulo
25 / September / 2025 Mayo Clinic’s efforts to connect global clinical data A decentralized data network is essential to address the health impacts of the climate crisis, warns Mayo Clinic Platform’s Eric Harnisch By Bruno de Pierro
17 / September / 2025 Jerome Kim: Vaccines on the frontline of the climate crisis Director of International Vaccine Institute warns of urgency for new vaccine solutions to mitigate effects of climate change on health despite cost, acceptance, and funding barriers By Bruno de Pierro
12 / September / 2025 Psyllium: Health benefits and research gaps Supplement may contribute to intestinal and cardiovascular health, but well-founded studies on efficacy and side effects are needed By Bruno de Pierro
15 / August / 2025 International workshop explores links between nature, climate, and health in aging populations Meeting organized by research institutions from Brazil, Canada, and the USA will take place on August 21 and will take an interactive approach By Editorial staff
