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Surrey academic wins air quality’s ‘Nobel Prize’  

Envirotec Magazine

” CARB’s mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through the effective reduction of air pollutants while recognising and considering its effects on the economy. We are proud that his work at Surrey has been recognised with this prestigious Haagen-Smit Clean Air Award.

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Amnesty International: Dow’s failure to offer remedy for Bhopal disaster has created a “sacrifice zone”

Envirotec Magazine

This catastrophe remains immediate and urgent for people whose own health is ruined, or whose children were born with disabilities or who are being poisoned now through the contaminated local soil and water,” said Mark Dummett, Amnesty International’s Head of Business and Human Rights.

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Scientists from 57 countries want to end siloed decision-making on climate and biodiversity

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A new report released Tuesday by the United Nations expert panel on biodiversity makes the case for a different approach based on addressing the nexus between two or more out of five essential issue areas: climate change, biodiversity, food, human health, and water. Such an approach is not only more likely to help the world meet various U.N.

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9-11 responders with the greatest exposure to toxic dust have a higher likelihood of liver disease

Envirotec Magazine

World Trade Center responders had a higher likelihood of developing liver disease if they arrived at the site right after the attacks as opposed to working at Ground Zero later in the rescue and recovery efforts, according to findings reported by researchers working with the Mount Sinai Health System in New York.

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PAS 402 certification is Scottish standout for Perthshire waste management firm

Envirotec Magazine

A nationally recognised standard, PAS (Publicly Available Specification) 402 certification underlines a company’s commitment towards sound environmental, health and safety and quality practices in managing waste. To maintain the PAS 402 standard, the company has committed to ongoing adherence to various high-performance specifications.

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Measurement of persistent organic pollutants: Recent progress profiled

Envirotec Magazine

By Gauthier Eppe Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemicals that pose a significant threat to human health and the environment. 5 New sensitivity in food contaminant analysis POPs pose a significant threat to human health and the environment. ” American Journal of International Law 95.3 Accessed October 27, 2023.

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EPA proposes new emissions regulations for heavy trucks

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The new standards, which would take effect beginning with the 2027 model year, include the first proposed cuts to nitrogen oxide emissions for heavy-duty trucks since 2001. The EPA said the new rules would improve air quality, leading to fewer premature deaths and fewer cases of asthma and other health issues.