ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Air Pollution: A Hidden Threat to Children’s Health

Air pollution is a big problem. It's not just about smoggy skies and bad air. It's also about kids getting sick. Scientists have been looking into how air pollution affects children's health. They found that kids exposed to dirty air are more likely to get cancer. The study looked at lots of research. They found 41, 858 studies. But only 89 were good enough to use. ...

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Aug 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

EPA's Climate Policy Shift: A Step Backwards

The EPA's recent proposal to undo a crucial climate policy is raising eyebrows. Back in 2009, the EPA made it official: greenhouse gases are a threat to our health and the environment. But now, they're thinking of taking that back. This could mean big trouble for our planet. Some folks argue that clean energy is too pricey, but that's not the full picture. Sure, the...

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Mining's Hidden Toll on Health Down Under

Australia is a treasure trove of valuable minerals and energy resources. But digging deep for these riches comes at a cost. The health of people living near mines is often overlooked. This is a big problem. It's time to take a closer look at how mining affects the health of Australians. Mining releases harmful substances into the air and water. These include heavy m...

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Jul 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Urban Pollution's Hidden Toll on Mangrove Life

In the heart of Brazil's Ceará coast, the Cocó River tells a story of urban life's hidden impact. This river, surrounded by bustling cities, is a hotspot for various pollutants. Scientists dove deep into this issue, checking water, sediment, and even the creatures living there. They found a shocking number of pollutants, like PCBs, pesticides, and flame retardants, l...

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Jul 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Seeing Cities Through a New Lens: How Tech is Measuring Urban Quality

Cities are more than just concrete and steel. They have a vibe, a feel, and a quality that can make or break how people live and behave. But how do you measure that? A recent study used a mix of street-level photos and computer smarts to rate the quality of urban environments across the U. S. The focus was on five key aspects: beauty, relaxation, nature, walkability,...

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Jul 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Brussels' Hidden Pollution: A Closer Look at Everyday Exposures

Every day, people in Brussels are surrounded by unseen threats. These threats are not from criminals or dangerous animals. Instead, they come from the environment. Noise, tiny particles in the air, and magnetic fields are just a few examples. Together, these factors cause a big problem. They are linked to 13% of deaths in Europe each year. But how do we know how muc...

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Jul 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unseen Threats in Your Food: The Hidden Dangers of PFAS

People are getting more worried about PFAS, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances. These chemicals stick around in the environment and end up in our food. Understanding how they get into our diet is important to keep us safe. A recent study looked at how PFAS can enter our food. It found that older types of PFAS are often found in food. Eating certain foods can al...

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May 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rainbow Trout Alert: What You Need to Know About Runyon Lake's Fish

Colorado has a problem with its fish. The Colorado Department of Health and Environment has put out a warning. It is about rainbow trout from Runyon Lake. These fish have high levels of a chemical called perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). This chemical is a type of PFAS. PFAS are harmful to humans. They can cause health issues. The same warning has been given for fish...

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May 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Water Safety: A New Way to Check for Harmful Stuff

The Clean Water Act has a rule. It says the Environmental Protection Agency must set limits on certain things in our water. These things could be chemicals, living organisms, or physical conditions. The goal is to keep people safe from harm. For a long time, the EPA used a simple method to set these limits. It looked at a few key factors. But this method didn't accou...

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May 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Up Ciprofloxacin: A Look at Advanced Wastewater Treatment Methods

Ciprofloxacin, a common antibiotic, is often found in waterways. This can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria and harm both people and the environment. Scientists have been working on ways to remove ciprofloxacin from wastewater using advanced oxidation processes. One method is anodic oxidation, which uses special electrodes to break down ciprofloxacin. This metho...

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