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Flying Over L.A. to Study the Dirtiest Air in America
Eva Pfannerstill and her team at Berkeley have taken 16 flights to pinpoint the most dangerous pollutants that Angelenos breathe.
Arming Pollution-Prone Communities With Low-Cost Air Censors
Whether it’s in West Africa or Ohio, Garima Raheja wants to empower residents to monitor air pollution — and take steps to protect themselves.
Using Supercomputers and Wearables to Monitor Air Pollution
Fusing modeling, wearable sensors and new science, Cesunica Ivey hopes to improve outcomes for disadvantaged communities.
Meet the Winners of Our 2022 Women In Science Incentive Prize
We’re awarding $5,000 grants to female scientists working to improve public health as chemicals, microplastics and other pollutants contaminate the air we breathe.
Jewish Women Entrepreneurs on Weathering Rising Antisemitism
Business owners find strength in speaking out and connecting with fellow Jews as hatred spreads and progressives respond largely with silence.
New Climate Film ‘To the End’ Chronicles Activists’ Fight for Change
The documentary follows four young women, including New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, over four years in their push for better climate policy.
Activist Reshma Saujani: ‘We’ve Been Trying to Fix Women, Rather Than Fix the Structure’
The founder of Marshall Plan for Moms argues that society needs to treat child care as an economic issue, not just a personal problem for women.
This Teen Founded a Book Club That Only Reads Banned Books
Ella Scott’s Vandegrift High School Banned Book Club fights against book censorship and advocates for minority representation.
12 Women-Made Gifts Under $150 for ‘A More Beautiful World’
Looking for the perfect present? Shop small (and woman-owned!) this season with our handy holiday gift guide.
The Trade World’s Big, Sexist Pipeline Problem
There are ample jobs to be found in industries like construction and plumbing, but women face hurdles from apprenticeships on up.
Fed Up on a Work Trip, a Mom Launched a Startup for Shipping Breast Milk Home
Kate Torgersen’s Milk Stork makes it easier for mothers to pump-and-ship breast milk while on domestic and international business trips.
7 Books by Women Authors for Your Winter Reading List
These books from Michelle Obama, Lily Brooks-Dalton and others are a sure-fire way to beat those winter blues.
Her Rideshare Company Only Uses Electric Vehicles
Raven Hernandez aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the ride-share industry through her women-led startup, Earth Rides.
Progressive Women Candidates’ Warning: Your Rights Are ‘Literally on the Ballot’
Women who ran for office this year say decisions made by local and state officials – the very seats up for grabs in Tuesday’s midterm elections – affect people profoundly.