Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in Englands rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers. Decline in domestic products containing zinc and copper, resulting in less metal pollution in sewage.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 26, 2020
These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health. On the recent World Food Day, the clarion call was clearer than ever: We must fix our food systems to improve human health, drive economic growth and save the planet from environmental collapse. Oliver Camp. Mon, 10/26/2020 - 01:30. Looking back with regret.
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Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 19, 2021
I note how many of these drivers already had breathing problems, which the infection worsened – this raises the question of whether drivers’ exposure to polluted air at work contributed to their underlying poor health. Exposure to air pollution at work is only part of the overall risk Londoners face from our toxic air.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
A visible layer of air pollution stretches out across the sea. Desert dust was assumed to be the primary contributor to elevated air pollution across the Middle East. But now a research group seems to have shown that pollution from anthropogenic sources contributes to health risks and is an important climate factor across the region.
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 27, 2023
China is a night-time ‘hot-spot’ for the production of nitrate radicals (PNO3) that could have a major impact on health-threatening ozone and fine particulates (PM2.5) Experts believe that this increase will have significant air pollution implications for China and other developing countries such as India. Increased O3 and PM2.5
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
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.
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2023
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. Study participants were equipped with HEPA air purifiers able to remove pollutants like dust and PM2.5.
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