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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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Tool launches to help understand the environmental effects of human medicines

Envirotec Magazine

A new data visualisation tool “to help researchers better understand the effects medicines have on Scotland’s environment” has been launched by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) on behalf of the One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP)*. Medicines in the environment.

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AI chatbot tool helps explore issues around antimicrobial resistance

Envirotec Magazine

A prototype AI chatbot tool has been developed to help pull together vital human, animal and environmental health information to support the global response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR is when microorganisms that cause infections, such as bacteria and viruses, change over time and no longer respond to antibiotic medicines.

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Precision toxicology consortium aims to protect human health from effects of harmful chemicals

Envirotec Magazine

Led by the University of Birmingham and involving 15 European and US organisations, PrecisionTox aims to protect human health from the toxic effects of chemicals found in people’s homes, food and the environment. ” In particular, they suggest that precision toxicology will be instrumental in shaping policy and regulation of this field.

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‘Explosive growth’ in petrochemical production poses risks to human health

The Guardian: Energy

New report warns of deadly health risks from fossil fuel pollution, including alarming rise in neurodevelopmental issues Chemical pollution tied to fossil fuel operations poses serious risks to human health, warns a new analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday.

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Self-Guided Learning Opportunities For Mental Health and Wellness Month, May 2021

Planet Pulse

Through these self-guided learning opportunities, we’re hoping to inspire others to raise awareness and take part in sharing information, resources, and support for mental health and wellness month. Join us in these month-long opportunities! . Monday, May 3, 2021. Time: 4pm ET / 7pm ET. Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Time: 12pm PT / 3pm ET.

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This is the moment to reimagine public transportation

GreenBiz

And we’re not starting from scratch: For years, Seattle’s transportation department and others in city leadership have been working to reduce the health-harming pollution from cars, trucks and other sources. These toxic, hazy skies underscore the importance of defending our air quality, right now and for years to come. One surprising example?