Yifang Zhu

aerosol scientist and professor of environmental health studies at UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

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A mask mandate still applies on public transit, but not in most other places in LA County. Should you still wear one? Will it help if other people aren’t wearing theirs?

Lifting mask mandate in LA County was premature, says aerosol scientist

A mask mandate still applies on public transit, but not in most other places in LA County. Should you still wear one? Will it help if other people aren’t wearing theirs?

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Studies have shown that living near freeways can lead to all sorts of negative health outcomes, from asthma and heart attacks to pre-term births and even autism.

The health impact of living near freeways

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The 110 and 105 interchange in Los Angeles Photo courtesy of  Rémi Jouan President Trump has proposed rolling back CAFE standards, the gas mileage levels set for cars and light…

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