The Region of the Americas Makes Progress in Drowning Prevention, but Challenges Remain

The Region of the Americas Makes Progress in Drowning Prevention, but Challenges Remain

BY: paho.org 77% of countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning—a leading cause of death among young children and older adults. Washington, D.C., 15 September 2025 (PAHO) â€“ Drowning remains a significant and largely unaddressed public health crisis in the Americas, with new analyses from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revealing that 77% of countries lack national […]

NYC EPA Workers Decry Trump Cuts at Lunchtime Walkout

NYC EPA Workers Decry Trump Cuts at Lunchtime Walkout

By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Samantha Maldonado/THE CITY From air monitoring to hazardous waste disposal, wary EPA workers and former regional administrators described how the Trump administration’s moves to limit their agency will manifest in New York City. Over 100 Environmental Protection Agency workers and supporters on Tuesday marched at Federal Plaza […]

This Map Can Help You Find Out if Your Home has Lead Pipes

This Map Can Help You Find Out if Your Home has Lead Pipes

By Mariana Simões, CITY LIMITS |Editorial Credit: Drew Rawcliffe / Shutterstock.com New York City has over 124,000 buildings with lead pipes, city data analyzed by the New York League of Conservation Voters shows. Here’s how you can look up your address. A screenshot of the New York League of Conservation Voters’ new map, displaying homes believed […]