- Location: Saieh Hall for Economics, Room 112 Google Map
Professor in the College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering and Director of the Institute of Environment and Economy (IoEE) at Peking University, Dr. Zhang will provide an overview of environmental health issues in China and present her research on the economic valuation of health impacts of air pollution and its implication on policies.
Networking reception to follow.
Cost: Free
Contacts
Bethel Haile: bhaile@uchicago.edu
Areas of Focus: Environment, Environmental Health, Air Pollution, , Air Pollution
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Environment
Producing and using energy damages people’s health and the environment. EPIC research is quantifying the social costs of energy choices and uncovering policies that help protect health while facilitating growth.
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Environmental Health
Energy and industrial processes introduce toxins into the environment. EPIC research is helping to educate policymakers and consumers on the social and economic costs of this pollution, and the potential...
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Air Pollution
Air pollution from fossil fuel combustion poses a grave threat to human health worldwide. EPIC research is using real-world data to calculate the effects of air pollution on human health...
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Air Pollution
Air pollution from fossil fuel combustion poses a grave threat to human health worldwide. EPIC research is using real-world data to calculate the effects of air pollution on human health...