Boarding Schools Played a Key Role in Spreading Disease in Native Populations
Many Indigenous students who attended residential schools were sent home with contagious illnesses, contributing to the spread of diseases across tribal nations.
Gerald Gladue, the son of a residential school survivor, expressed disgust with his school experience and the lasting effects of the illness he brought back home. [ more ]
UN climate talks focus climate effects on human health
The UN climate talks at COP28 are focusing on the effects of climate change on human health.
At least 7 million people die each year globally from air pollution, and the spread of diseases like cholera and malaria is increasing due to global warming. [ more ]