inequality Archives

What would it take to vaccinate the world against COVID-19?

In a world of 7.9 billion people, some 5.57 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered globally. But in low-income countries, only 1.9% of the population has received even one dose. At the root of that vaccine inequity, say Northeastern experts, is an issue of who is calling the metaphorical shots and why.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki September 8, 2021

Sunrise over Northeastern’s Boston campus.

The forecast said it would be 90 degrees. So why does your thermometer say it’s 100?

Some neighborhoods are hotter than others, says Brian Helmuth, professor of marine and environmental sciences at Northeastern. And those temperature differences tend to fall along socioeconomic lines, perpetuating entrenched historical inequalities.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki July 1, 2021

Hot take: Heat waves scorch unsuspecting cities

Heat can be a “silent killer,” especially in cities that aren’t prepared for extreme bouts of high temperatures. Here, professor Sharon Harlan, a heat justice expert, explains why heat waves are so damaging and how they disproportionately affect low-income populations.

by Allie Nicodemo August 22, 2017

3Qs: Gender pay equity makes slow progress

A report released by the White House last week on women’s status in America shows that females have surpassed males in college attendance, but income inequality between the sexes persists. Economics professor William Dickens discusses the persistent gap between men and women’s incomes.

by News@Northeastern March 8, 2011

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What would it take to vaccinate the world against COVID-19?

The forecast said it would be 90 degrees. So why does your thermometer say it’s 100?

Hot take: Heat waves scorch unsuspecting cities

3Qs: Gender pay equity makes slow progress

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