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Purifiers improve heart health, says study

Envirotec Magazine

A six-month study concludes that the use of portable home air purifiers can improve some markers of cardiovascular health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. We’ve seen that air pollution in the home, where people spend a majority of their time, contributes to impairments in respiratory health.

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Carbon-negative snack company AKUA offers kelp jerky and pasta

Inhabitat - Innovation

Seaweeds are becoming quite the catch for health- and eco-conscious brands and consumers.

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5 circular economy startups we've got our eyes on

GreenBiz

Textiles and the fashion industry account for about 20 percent of global wastewater pollution, 10 percent of global carbon emissions and 17 million tons of municipal solid waste. Made of Air’s carbon-negative materials are drop-in ready, and they are already working with companies such as H&M and Audi. Courtesy of. Made of Air.

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Wastewater analysis at Bolivian lithium deposit explores how to avoid past environmental mistakes

Envirotec Magazine

For the past few years, Vengosh, who is also chair of the Division of Earth and Climate Sciences at the Nicholas School, and PhD student Gordon Williams have been working to understand the potential environmental health implications of lithium mining, both in the US and abroad. Whats the source?

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Experts to help tackle air pollution from domestic solid fuel burning in Greater Manchester

Envirotec Magazine

Environmental and engineering consultancy Ricardo is applying its expertise in air quality measurement to enable local authorities across Greater Manchester to monitor the contribution to air pollution from wood burning stoves, raise public awareness of its risks, and reduce its impact on people’s health.

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Let?s get together: Intel?s 2030 commitments include ?shared? climate and social goals

GreenBiz

Simply stated, they are: Revolutionize health and safety with technology. Achieve carbon-neutral computing to address climate change. Here is a summary of what falls under each of them, all integrally linked with Intel’s high-level strategic agenda: Revolutionize health and safety with technology. Corporate Strategy. Technology.

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Action urged over climate change’s impact on hydropower and wildlife

Envirotec Magazine

Scotland must do more to help hydropower facilities maximise their output and prevent negative impacts on wildlife in the face of the challenges posed by climate change, according to a new report. While hydropower is vital for meeting climate change targets, care must be taken to minimise its impacts on river health and ecosystems.