Rahman Lab on the Effects of Air Pollution & Climate on Health (REACH)

Our Mission

The REACH Lab is dedicated to advancing environmental health by investigating how air pollution, climate change, and other environmental exposures affect human health across the life course. Through innovative epidemiologic research, exposure science, and data-driven methods, we generate evidence that identifies vulnerable populations, advances environmental justice, and informs policies and interventions that promote healthier, more equitable, and climate-resilient communities.

Temperature Maps

Figure: U.S. Gulf South census tract-level linear trends in the 90th percentile of yearly distribution of daily a) daytime temperature b) nighttime temperature

Tropical Cyclones

Figure: Number of tropical cyclones and hurricanes affecting counties in the U.S. Gulf States

Heat Indices

Figure: U.S. Gulf South census tract-level linear trends in mean of yearly distribution of daily a) daytime temperature and b) nighttime temperature