Scientists call for urgent action to reduce children’s plastic exposure
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Childhood exposure to chemicals used to make plastic household items presents growing health risks that can extend long into adulthood, experts from NYU Langone Health report. This is the main conclusion after a review of hundreds of the latest studies on the topic, publishing online Sept. 21 in the journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
Peace Talks Between Türkiye and the PKK Offer a Historic Opportunity for Environmental Restoration
The ongoing conflict between Türkiye and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has caused significant ecological damage in the region. The recent call by the PKK leader for disarmament presents a unique chance for peace and environmental recovery. A new publication by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) emphasizes the importance of including environmental restoration in peace negotiations to ensure lasting peace and justice. The policy recommendations highlight the need to address ecological harm, involve local communities, and promote sustainable recovery models.
Access to unbiased medical information is linked to legal use, but high cost of legal products is a barrier for some patients. The new results will help keep patients safe by guiding interventions to promote access to safer, licensed products.
Australian farmers face inconsistent guidelines when it comes to crop regulations across genetically modified (GM), organic and other crop frameworks, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
In a pioneering study that explores the intricate relationship between industrial output, coal consumption, and life expectancy, researchers are shedding light on the environmental and health dynamics in ASEAN nations. The study, titled "Coal Consumption as a Moderator in the Link Between Industrial Output and Life Expectancy in ASEAN Nations," is led by Prof. Abdul Rahim Ridzuan from the Institute for Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (IBDAAI) at Universiti Teknologi MARA in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, and the Centre for Economic Development and Policy (CEDP) at Universiti Malaysia Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. This research offers valuable insights into how coal consumption influences both economic growth and public health in the region.