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Mary B Rice

@maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social
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Lung doctor, Environmental health researcher, Mom

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
TOMORROW @ 1pm ET: Wildfire smoke: The health and environmental impacts Join in-person at @hsph.harvard.edu or online to hear from @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social & others on what wildfire smoke does to our health and how to stay safe. hsph.harvard.edu/events/wildf...
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Wildfire smoke: The health and environmental impacts | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
This discussion will cover practical steps to protect against the health and environmental impacts of wildfire smoke.
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Mary B Rice @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
"We cannot change what we don’t measure." So proud of the work Gary Adamkiewicz is doing to turn research into real-world climate solutions that improve health for people experiencing extreme heat in Boston. Learn more about his "Beat the Heat" study: salatainstitute.harvard.edu/when-heat-hi...
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When heat hits home: Climate change’s hidden and deadly toll - The Salata Institute
A study from Boston shows how the cost of buying and running air conditioning can leave high-risk residents without protection.
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Mary B Rice @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Climate change is lengthening pollen seasons, putting those with respiratory conditions like COPD at risk. Our study found that short-term exposure to pollen was associated w/ lower lung function. Read more: hsph.harvard.edu/news/pollen-...
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Pollen may exacerbate COPD symptoms | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Pollen exposure can further reduce lung function in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
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Mary B Rice @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
This has been a year of resolve & momentum in the face of unprecedented attacks on climate & health research. I'm proud of all @harvardcchange.bsky.social accomplished in 2025 to safeguard science & protect those most at risk from climate extremes. Learn more: t.e2ma.net/message/kvbs...
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email : Webview : Looking back at 2025
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Mary B Rice @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Congrats to @harvardcchange.bsky.social post doc Dr Wenli Ni for her outstanding ATS presentations on dust exposure and ILD and heat exposure and lung function
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Mary B Rice @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The latest State of the Air report indicates poor air quality for many Americans. Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and strengthening air quality regulations makes our air cleaner and keeps us healthier. It’s not rocket science, it’s environmental health science! www.lung.org/research/sota
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American Lung Association State of the Air 2024
How healthy is your air? Learn how where you live measures up when it comes to air pollution, smog and soot.
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
The ATS applauds MT State Supreme Court decision that kids (and all persons) have a constitutional right to a healthy environment - including a future free from the environmental devastation caused by climate change. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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Montana’s top court delivers rare victory for climate activists
The 6-1 ruling is a major, rare victory for climate activists, who have tried to use the courts to force action on activities they say are harming the planet.
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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Join us live tomorrow at 8am PST to hear from our director @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social and other @harvardchanschool.bsky.social experts on the impact of LA wildfire smoke on your health, and how to re-enter your homes safely. Watch live on @youtube: www.youtube.com/@HarvardChan...
Wildfires in LA: Smoke, Exposures, and Your Health. A live panel discussion hosted by the department of environmental health, harvard t.h. Chan school of public health
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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Our director @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social explores how to protect health from #CombustionPollution on the 22 Minutes show w/ Earthday.org: -Use N95 masks -Put air purifiers in your home -Check air quality Learn more about solutions to the climate health crisis: www.youtube.com/live/i-5UNBu...
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22 Minutes with Dr. Mary Rice: The Climate-Health Crisis: Solutions for a Safer Future
YouTube video by EARTHDAYORG
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