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NEW: A new Heat Risk Calculator developed by Texas researchers is helping burn survivors such as America's Got Talent finalist Kechi Okwuchi assess their heat risk during physical activity. The tool is expected to become more important as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. https://www.thexylom.com/post/houston-texas-kechi-burn-survivor-heatstroke-climate-health-research #texas #climate #health #research #news #journalism

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“Ingleside on the Bay is our slice of heaven that you’re willing to turn into hell for a profit,” said Kelley Burnett, who captains the local dolphin boat tours. “This is not just about our health, but our livelihood.” This story was copublished by Drilled, Floodlight, and Deceleration in May 2025. https://www.thexylom.com/post/our-slice-of-heaven-that-you-re-willing-to-turn-into-hell-for-a-profit #texas #pollution #environment #health #climate #photography #news #journalism

“I think a lot of times scientists might want to just put their head down and try to do what they can within their sphere. I think it’s really important for us as Americans to speak up and speak out,” said Yang. “I hope my fellow Asian Americans, whether they’re in science or healthcare, will also speak out. I know that they recognize the danger.” https://www.thexylom.com/post/atlanta-cdc-shooting-rfk-trump-sound-science-saves-lives-protest #atlanta #cdc #health #rfkjr #trump #news #journalism

NEW: Since 2024, six large oil spills have polluted India's western coast, affecting millions; yet, no one, including the government, wants to take responsibility for the cleanup. This story by Pragathi Ravi and Flavia Lopes was supported by the Pulitzer Center. https://www.thexylom.com/post/india-mumbai-gujarat-goa-oil-spill-fish #india #mumbai #oil #climate #environment #health #food #photography #news #journalism

NEW: Despite being one of the densest, wealthiest, and most energy-efficient cities in the world, only 0.8% of Hong Kong’s power comes from renewable sources, even with a generous feed-in tariff program. Why? Reporting for this story was supported by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network. https://www.thexylom.com/post/hong-kong-solar-power-tariff-renewable-energy-carbon-neutral-goal #hongkong #solar #energy #environment #climate #economy #journalism #news

NEW: The Trump administration's dismantling of USAID is fueling a black market of HIV medication in Zimbabwe. Desperate nurses are plundering PrEP and PEP pills from the hospitals where they work, and selling them to sex workers well-funded by their Asian clients, worsening the country's HIV crisis. #africa #usaid #health #publichealth #news #journalism https://www.thexylom.com/post/zimbabwe-nurse-hiv-medicine-usaid

NEW: For years, Chinese American home workers in New York have been protesting for fair wages and labor conditions. Looming Medicaid cuts by the Trump administration is creating an existential fight. “This has truly destroyed our lives,” one retired worker said. “The pain is indescribable.” https://www.thexylom.com/post/they-won-t-stop-sucking-workers-blood-new-york-home-care-workers-demand-end-to-24-hour-shifts