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24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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1. March 17, 2025 | ScienceDaily
Global warming can lead to inflammation in human airways, new research shows
Drier air caused by climate change poses respiratory health risk by dehydrating airways, researchers say 2. March 13, 2025 | ScienceDaily
How industrial waste gases could replace fossil fuels in everyday consumer products
Industrial waste gases, long seen as a major contributor to climate change, could soon be captured and repurposed into everyday household products such as shampoo, detergent, and even fuel. 3. March 11, 2025 | ScienceDaily
Delhi air pollution worse than expected as water vapor skews figures
New Delhi's air pollution is more severe than previously estimated with particles absorbing atmospheric water vapor leading to particulate matter levels across the city being underestimated by up to 20%. 4. March 11, 2025 | ScienceDaily
Plastic recycling gets a breath of fresh air
Scientists break down plastic using a simple, inexpensive catalyst and air 5. February 27, 2025 | ScienceDaily
How air pollution and wildfire smoke may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer's disease
Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go far beyond the lungs. Breathing in wildfire smoke or automobile-related city smog doesn't just increase the risk of asthma and heart disease 6. February 19, 2025 | ScienceDaily
Biodiversity in England's rivers improved as metal pollution reduced
Study finds fall in zinc and copper concentrations had strongest influence on increases in freshwater invertebrates 7. February 18, 2025 | ScienceDaily
Air inside your home may be more polluted than outside due to everyday chemical products
Bringing aromas indoors with the help of chemical products -- yes, air fresheners, wax melts, floor cleaners, deodorants and others -- rapidly fills the air with nanoscale particles that are small enough to get deep into your lungs, engineers have found over a series of studies. 8. February 16, 2025 | AP
Scientists are racing to discover the depth of ocean damage sparked by LA wildfires
Wildfires that scorched coastal communities near Los Angeles have sent ash, heavy metals and hazardous debris into the Pacific Ocean, raising concerns about water safety and marine life. 9. February 14, 2025 | The Guardian
Brake dust may pose a bigger pollution risk than exhaust fumes
Microscopic particles from brake pad wear can be more harmful to lung cells than diesel exhaust, raising concerns about vehicle-related air pollution even as electric cars replace gas-powered ones. 10. February 12, 2025 | GeoHealth
Agricultural pesticide exposure linked to childhood cancers, study says
A 10% increase in agrichemical mixtures was associated with a significant rise in certain pediatric cancers in Nebraska. 11. February 10, 2025 | ScienceDaily
Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births
New research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the impact of climate change on maternal health. 12. January 17, 2025 | The New Yoork Times
Wildfires leave homes intact but tainted with lingering toxic threats
Even homes spared by the L.A. wildfires are plagued by harmful smoke and ash, creating long-term health risks for returning residents. 13. January 17, 2025 | The Atlantic
Modern "plastic" homes burn faster and release toxic chemicals during fires
As urban fires sweep through Los Angeles, experts warn that homes filled with plastic-based materials burn hotter, faster and emit hazardous toxins. 14. January 17, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Late-pregnancy air pollution exposure linked to rise in NICU admissions
Exposure to nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter in the month before birth significantly raises the likelihood of newborns being admitted to neonatal intensive care units, according to a new U.S.-based study. 15. January 17, 2025 | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Wastewater treatment plants fail to remove most toxic PFAS from drinking water sources
Wastewater treatment facilities with technology similar to the plants that serve 70% of the US population are ill-equipped to address contamination from organofluorine chemicals, a class of chemicals that include toxic PFAS. 16. January 16, 2025 | Environmental Health News
PFAS pollution raises global contamination and health concerns
PFAS, a class of over 10,000 synthetic "forever chemicals" used in everyday products, persist in the environment for centuries and have spread worldwide, contaminating water, soil and human blood. 17. January 16, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Drinking water contamination may pose cancer risks
The risk of developing certain cancers, including thyroid and lung cancers, may increase with exposure to PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in U.S. drinking water, according to a new study. 18. January 16, 2025 | The Washington Post
Toxic pollution persists after Los Angeles wildfires devastate communities
As Los Angeles residents return to neighborhoods scarred by recent wildfires, experts warn that toxic ash and chemical residues from burned homes, vehicles and infrastructure pose ongoing health and environmental risks. 19. January 16, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Exposure to BPA during pregnancy disrupts uterine development, increasing preeclampsia risk
Recent research using mouse models shows that bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical in plastics, impairs uterine development during pregnancy and increases the risk of preeclampsia, a life-threatening condition. 20. January 16, 2025 | Environmental Science & Technology
Exposure to common household chemicals linked to bladder cancer in dogs
Pet dogs offer valuable models for studying environmental impacts on human health due to shared environments and a shorter latency period for cancer development. 21. January 15, 2025 | The New Yoork Times
Wildfire smoke pollution raises growing health concerns
Wildfire smoke, intensified by climate change, is becoming a leading global source of deadly air pollution, contributing to hundreds of thousands of premature deaths each year. 22. January 14, 2025 | The Guardian
US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico – where a ‘toxic cocktail’ of pollution emerges
A Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab investigation finds very high levels of lead and arsenic in homes near a factory processing US toxic waste 23. January 14, 2025 | CNN
Los Angeles wildfires intensified by effects of climate pollution, study finds
A UCLA analysis suggests Los Angeles’ recent wildfires burned hotter and spread faster due to fossil fuel-driven climate change, which contributed to drier conditions and more fuel for the flames. 24. January 9, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Titanium dioxide: The hidden health risks of a common U.S. food additive
A whitening agent banned in Europe remains widely used in U.S. foods despite growing evidence linking it to intestinal inflammation, DNA damage and potential cancer risks. 25. January 9, 2025 | NPR
Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids
Most water systems in the U.S. have fluoride added to help protect residents' teeth. Some research raises concerns that, at high enough levels, fluoride may be linked to lower IQs in kids.
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