Fixing indoor air pollution problems that are raising Native Americans' COVID-19 risk

Red Feather Development group, a nonprofit organization led by a Native American board, hosts workshops with a professional stove designer to train people to maintain stoves and helps families swap out poorly functioning stoves for cleaner and more energy-efficient options. The Institute for Tribal...

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Published inThe Conversation : Health
Main Authors Hardy, Lisa, Thompson, Kerry F, Meghan Curry O’Connell
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston The Conversation US, Inc 15.03.2021
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Air pollution
COVID-19
Design
Indoor air quality
Native North Americans
Outdoor air quality
United States > US
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Summary:Red Feather Development group, a nonprofit organization led by a Native American board, hosts workshops with a professional stove designer to train people to maintain stoves and helps families swap out poorly functioning stoves for cleaner and more energy-efficient options. The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals has a network of professionals and students working to stay up to date on clean air research and strategies throughout the U.S. This helps American Indian college students gain knowledge and skills to become future leaders in environmental health. Lisa Hardy, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Social Science Community Engagement Lab, Northern Arizona University Kerry F. Thompson, Associate Professor of Anthropology & Department Chair, Northern Arizona University Meghan Curry O’Connell, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of South Dakota