A changing climate, new reproductive health risks

October 28, 2026October 27, 2026 ~ PRHE

Both wildfires and extreme heat have intensified over the past two decades — and this summer, I found myself traveling to two epidemiology conferences to talk about what that means for people most vulnerable to both. I’m a PhD candidate in epidemiology at UC San Francisco, where I work at PRHE as a Graduate Student … Continue reading A changing climate, new reproductive health risks

Industrial farms, pregnancy, and public health: what we found in California

October 1, 2026October 9, 2026 ~ PRHE

If you’ve ever driven along I-5 through the California Central Valley, you likely detected an acrid stench that permeates the air. The noxious odor comes from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), industrial-scale meat and dairy production facilities that confine large numbers of animals. The manure waste generated by these animals – thousands to millions of … Continue reading Industrial farms, pregnancy, and public health: what we found in California