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A new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Institute for the Environment, Boston University School of Public Health and the Environmental Defense Fund finds that pollution from oil and gas venting and flaring results in $7.4 billion in health damages, more than 700 premature deaths, and 73,000 asthma exacerbations among children annually. Researchers also conclude that emissions are underreported and controlling emissions is not only profitable for operators, but also can significantly improve public health in surrounding communities.
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Kristen Torres Pawling was the recipient of UCLA’s Young Alumnus of the Year award in 2022 and currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Planning for LA City Council district 5.