• Naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) and technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) consist of materials, usually industrial wastes or by-products enriched with radioactive elements found in the environment, such as uranium, thorium and potassium and any of their decay products, such as radium and radon. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Republic of Korea Government has adopted a whole-of-government approach in the management of naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) through a nationwide asbestos management plan. (geoscienceworld.org)
  • Many of these policies contain wording that excludes these naturally occurring substances from the coverage. (pegasusinsuranceservices.com)
  • In Contractor's Pollution Liability Insurance (CPL), there are several ways exposure to naturally occurring hazards may be excluded. (pegasusinsuranceservices.com)
  • For example, the insurer could include a specific exclusion for naturally occurring substances in the exclusions section of the policy. (pegasusinsuranceservices.com)
  • No coverage would apply to claims based upon any naturally occurring substances in their unaltered form, or in an altered form due to naturally occurring processes. (pegasusinsuranceservices.com)
  • In the policy's definition of covered pollution conditions, the definition does not include naturally occurring substances. (pegasusinsuranceservices.com)
  • Pollution conditions are defined as the emission, discharge, dispersal, release or escape of pollutants, which are not naturally occurring. (pegasusinsuranceservices.com)
  • Naturally occurring sources of radiation are cosmic radiation from space or radioactive materials in soil or building materials. (cdc.gov)
  • Contextualize this word based on the implications of the specific environmental exposure (e.g., lead, asbestos, etc. (cdc.gov)
  • The roentgen equivalent man (rem) unit of measure and sievert (Sv) unit are used to quantify radiation exposure over time (eg, environmental releases). (medscape.com)
  • Cancer can result from genetic mutations that were inherited or from ones acquired through exposure to harmful environmental factors. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Exposure and toxicity of environmental mercury to birds can be enhanced or lessened due to the available sources and forms of mercury and other species dependent factors such as life stage, migratory patterns, foraging and nesting behaviors, transfer of mercury from mothers to eggs, and sex. (usgs.gov)
  • The team has studied contaminant exposure pathways for numerous wildlife species, but in this article, the focus is on environmental mercury exposure in wild birds. (usgs.gov)
  • Some of the team's most recent contributions provide information on when and where methylmercury exposure occurs, pathways of contaminant bioaccumulation, and whether the exposure affects bird health. (usgs.gov)
  • Beyond the environmental pathways and drivers of mercury exposure, how a bird takes in, processes, and excretes contaminants influences exposure and potential effects. (usgs.gov)
  • External exposure to radiation may occur from natural or man-made sources. (cdc.gov)
  • The highest exposure levels occur predominantly in children in developing countries. (who.int)
  • In developing countries, where two thirds of these deaths occur, such poisonings are associated strongly with excessive exposure to, and inappropriate use of, toxic chemicals, including pesticides. (who.int)
  • These examples are representative of a largely unknown exposure situation in many developing countries, and occur despite many international instruments on chemicals management intended to protect human health. (who.int)
  • They suggest that exposures to phenol and cresol occur through skin contact although no link between exposure and cancer could be established. (cdc.gov)
  • Despite what has been known for many years about the public health risks posed by chemicals such as mercury, lead and asbestos, problems still occur. (who.int)
  • Asbestos particles occur in many sizes in inhaled air. (cdc.gov)
  • Who is Responsible for Crashes That Occur on Easements? (berginjurylawyers.com)
  • FARS is a record of all motor-vehicle crashes that occur on public roads in the United States and result in the death of an occupant or nonmotorist within 30 days. (cdc.gov)
  • Fishes and other organisms occur in assemblages within a community. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Which organisms occur in a given habitat? (wsl.ch)
  • This growth, however, has been accompanied by environmental pollution and natural resource depletion. (oecd-ilibrary.org)
  • Human Rights Watch found that the most sensitive environmental issues are those that point out the government's failure to protect people's rights against damage caused by corporate interests, including issues relating to water security, industrial pollution, and environmental harm from real estate, tourism development, and agribusiness. (hrw.org)
  • More than 25% of the global burden of disease is linked to environmental factors, including chemicals exposures. (who.int)
  • Gene mutations causing cancer may result from the damaging effects of chemicals, sunlight, medications, viruses, or other environmental agents. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Based on joint modelling by the OECD and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, it looks forward to the year 2050 to find out what demographic and economic trends might mean for the environment if the world does not adopt more ambitious green policies. (oecd-ilibrary.org)
  • This guide will help you use the Environmental Health Assessment Form for Disaster Shelters. (cdc.gov)
  • Since 2006, an Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) for the active pharmaceutical substance shall accompany an application for a marketing authorisation in EU for a medicinal product for human use. (janusinfo.se)
  • Since the benefit/risk assessment for human medicinal products at present does not include environmental effects, an update of the environmental risk assessment is not required for renewals of marketing authorizations. (janusinfo.se)
  • There is thus no requirement for companies to stay informed about the development of their substances from an environmental point of view and consequently to update the environmental risk assessment as new data are published. (janusinfo.se)
  • The first solar eclipse of 2022 occurs today! (space.com)
  • Today's eclipse is the first of two partial eclipses to occur in 2022. (space.com)
  • These restrictions violate the rights to freedom of assembly and association and threaten Egypt's ability to uphold its environmental and climate action commitments, as Egypt hosts the COP27 climate summit in November 2022. (hrw.org)
  • According to expert B17MP is potentially persistent (C. Coll, Department of Environmental Chemistry, Eawag, 2022-01-28). (janusinfo.se)
  • Risk of environmental impact of B17MP cannot be excluded, due to the lack of environmental toxicity data. (janusinfo.se)
  • Thresholds may occur. (medscape.com)
  • We therefore plot the locus of the thresholds of the environmental factor A0 , at + which the switch is turned on, as a function of the parameters. (lu.se)
  • In each of the plots, that we will subsequently display (Figs. S1-S4) the y-axis represents the particular parameter value being varied, and the x-axis the thresholds A0 at which the SN occurs. (lu.se)
  • The researchers estimate that 421,000 envenomings and 20,000 deaths occur worldwide from snakebite each year, but warn that these figures may be as high as 1,841,000 envenomings and 94,000 deaths, especially in areas of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia where antivenoms are hard to obtain. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Many genetic and environmental factors increase the risk of developing cancer. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The primary exposures include diagnostic radiographs, radiopharmaceuticals, workplace exposures, and environmental exposures such as those that occurred after the Three Mile Island and Chernobyl nuclear reactor accidents. (medscape.com)
  • How quickly does Bacterial contamination occur? (metsminorleagueblog.com)
  • Understanding the speed at which bacterial contamination occurs is crucial for implementing effective preventive measures and maintaining a healthy environment. (metsminorleagueblog.com)
  • In certain scenarios, bacterial contamination can occur almost instantaneously, posing immediate threats to our health and well-being. (metsminorleagueblog.com)
  • This gradual contamination can occur in environments where bacteria are present but do not rapidly reproduce or reach harmful levels. (metsminorleagueblog.com)
  • Others will be economic, environmental, societal or political. (sas.com)
  • Many factors have contributed to the persistence and increase in the occurrence of infectious diseases, such as societal changes, health care, food production, human behaviour, environmental change, public health infrastructure and microbial adaptation [2]. (who.int)
  • Environmental concern has traditionally focused on manufacturing plants. (mdpi.com)
  • A former Canadian government official in Ottawa revealed that numerous proposals for new environmental regulations had been dropped in the face of threats that NAFTA's investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) framework would be used against Canada if it brought in new laws. (techdirt.com)
  • Environmental Threats to Human Health. (who.int)
  • Healthcare organizations should set a standard in corporate social responsibility and encourage environmental sustainability, since protection of the environment implies the development of preventive measures in healthcare. (mdpi.com)
  • How and why these interactions occur is the focus of this discussion. (encyclopedia.com)
  • This article provides a summary of many psychosocial and environmental risks during pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • Halloween poses special environmental and behavioral risks compounded by the inherent limitations of the child's developmental stage. (cdc.gov)
  • Environmental risks account for a large fraction of the burden of disease. (who.int)
  • Most Member States are still grappling with traditional environmental health risks like poor access to safe drinking-water and sanitation, and cooking fuels. (who.int)
  • Use this thesaurus to help you write about environmental health using plain language. (cdc.gov)
  • For each environmental health term, you'll see a tip, recommended alternative, and example sentence. (cdc.gov)
  • The complex interplay of (1) genetic, (2) environmental, and (3) social factors requires sophisticated and thoughtful interventions on the part of health care providers. (medscape.com)
  • In the late 1990s and early 2000s, when McCarthy was head of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs and then the head of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Quality, and I served as commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, we worked together on regional issues to protect our air, water and public health. (pressherald.com)
  • She has demonstrated her commitment to public service and to public and environmental health during her many years in state government and at the national level with the Clean Air Division at the EPA as well. (pressherald.com)
  • I cannot imagine a more qualified leader to bring together Republicans, Democrats, industry leaders, auto makers and public health and environmental advocates to develop pragmatic and cost-effective solutions. (pressherald.com)
  • Recover through a focus on the timely restoration, strengthening and revitalization of infrastructure, housing and a sustainable economy, as well as the health, social, cultural, historic and environmental fabric of communities affected by a catastrophic incident. (fema.gov)
  • No matter the way in which the compound gets into the environment, it presents an environmental and health crisis for communities. (weitzlux.com)
  • The Libreville Declaration on health and environment was adopted in 2008 to jointly address health and environmental issues in Africa. (who.int)
  • The updated strategy that seeks to revitalize action on environmental determinants of human health and contribute to sustainable development, mainly updates key milestones and targets in light of recent developments, within the scope of the previous strategic document. (who.int)
  • There is a strong connection between human, environmental and animal health, which underpins the need to adopt the One Health approach to prevent emergent and recurrent diseases. (who.int)
  • In Africa, an estimated 28% of all premature deaths are attributed to environmental factors.2 With weak health care systems and services, stronger intersectoral action to create healthier environments is paramount. (who.int)
  • Recognizing the importance of environmental factors as determinants of human health, African ministers of health and environment adopted the Libreville Declaration on Health and Environment in Africa3 in 2008. (who.int)
  • The Declaration is an overarching policy framework within which Member States of the Region can coherently address environmental determinants of human health and ecosystem integrity. (who.int)
  • DNA is also susceptible to environmental factors such as cigarette smoke and ultraviolet light. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Further research is still needed to explore the intricate relationship between personality traits, alcohol dependence, and other factors such as genetic predispositions and environmental influences. (bacchusgamma.org)
  • The rate at which bacteria contaminate a particular area depends on multiple factors, such as the initial microbial load, the presence of conducive environmental conditions, and the susceptibility of the host material or substrate. (metsminorleagueblog.com)
  • The speed at which bacterial growth occurs varies among different bacterial species and is influenced by several factors. (metsminorleagueblog.com)
  • Many serious diseases related to environmental factors have recently emerged worldwide. (who.int)
  • Many diseases related to environmental factors have recently emerged worldwide and are of a degree to raise serious concerns. (who.int)
  • The focus of this paper is on the environmental factors associated with emergence of disease. (who.int)
  • In general, it is impossible to separate environmental factors from biological factors, as can be seen from interrelationships in nature that play a significant role in the emergence of infectious diseases. (who.int)
  • Environmental factors-common to the family-may alter this genetic interaction and cause cancer. (msdmanuals.com)
  • They all are recognized as toxic substances, or contain toxic substances as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (pegasusinsuranceservices.com)
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies the most serious hazardous waste sites in the nation. (cdc.gov)
  • LINCOLNVILLE - When I heard that President Obama had nominated Gina McCarthy to head the Environmental Protection Agency, I said, "Wow, what an excellent choice! (pressherald.com)
  • PCE or PERC is classified as a "likely carcinogen" by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (weitzlux.com)
  • In addition to these and other testimonials for her good work, she has broad support from environmental organizations nationwide, and for good reason. (pressherald.com)
  • The government should immediately lift its onerous restrictions on independent nongovernmental organizations, including environmental groups. (hrw.org)
  • Increasingly since 2014, the government has prosecuted dozens of independent human rights and civil society organizations, some of them doing environmental work, for receiving foreign funds, and imposed travel bans and asset freezes on leading activists. (hrw.org)
  • Despite the extensive literature analysing environmental matters, there is no objective model for assessing the environmental sustainability of HCOs in such a way that the results may be compared over time for an organization, and between different organizations, to give a comparison or benchmarking tool for HCOs. (mdpi.com)
  • A Joe Biden presidency could usher in major legislative battles over climate and environmental policy that were largely dormant during the Trump administration. (politico.com)
  • An emerging cohort of these environmental groups are working mostly within technical domains such as trash collection, recycling, renewable energy, food security, and climate finance. (hrw.org)
  • Nearly a quarter of all deaths in Africa are reportedly due to environmental causes, including the impacts of climate change. (who.int)
  • Cross-country analysis of the economic effects of environmental policies is limited by the lack of reliable, comparable measures of the stringency of environmental policies. (oecd-ilibrary.org)
  • Odor issues occurring in drinking water have been a big challenge to face for water suppliers globally, which highly commend to develop quick or on-site odor detection tools for the management of odor problems. (springeropen.com)
  • Slogans on Environmental Issues? (answers.com)
  • There are many environmental issues that people are always trying to bring an awareness to. (answers.com)
  • These four key environmental challenges were identified by the previous Environmental Outlook to 2030 (OECD, 2008) as "Red Light" issues requiring urgent attention. (oecd-ilibrary.org)
  • In June, Human Rights Watch interviewed 13 activists, academics, scientists, and journalists working on environmental issues in Egypt. (hrw.org)
  • Finally, this paper also briefly discusses economic/environmental implications and issues related to technical barriers to trade. (eco-web.com)
  • Certain fetal and maternal conditions have been shown to have environmental and genetic components. (medscape.com)
  • Genetic mutations that occur within a developing embryo can sometimes lead to miscarriage or conditions such as Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Under normal environmental conditions, only the +2 oxidation state is stable enough to be important. (cdc.gov)
  • How do alpine plants adapt to changing environmental conditions? (wsl.ch)
  • The most severe reactions often occur when allergens are injected into the body and gain direct access to the bloodstream. (medicinenet.com)
  • The School of Earth and Ocean Sciences will become the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. (cardiff.ac.uk)
  • An online CPD course developed by Professor Tom Blenkinsop of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, is helping undergraduate students to access learning to support their degrees. (cardiff.ac.uk)
  • While rebound effects have been studied, particularly regarding energy and economic mechanisms, less attention was paid to other environmental effects and social mechanisms. (lu.se)
  • This contribution maps the potential rebound effects of lifestyle changes and the different mechanisms by which these effects occur. (lu.se)
  • Below we summarize a systematic review and an epidemiologic and environmental investigation exploring the possibility of transmission from fecal sources. (cdc.gov)
  • What specific implications does the presence of these toxic substances have on environmental liability insurance? (pegasusinsuranceservices.com)
  • Beirut) - The Egyptian government has severely curtailed environmental groups' ability to carry out independent policy, advocacy, and field work essential to protecting the country's natural environment, Human Rights Watch said today. (hrw.org)
  • The Egyptian government has imposed arbitrary funding, research, and registration obstacles that have debilitated local environmental groups, forcing some activists into exile and others to steer clear of important work," said Richard Pearshouse , environment director at Human Rights Watch. (hrw.org)
  • But staff members of critical human rights and environmental groups said they are wary of publicly engaging at COP27 because of fears of reprisals. (hrw.org)
  • Female genital mutilation/cutting, human trafficking, and forced labor occurred. (state.gov)
  • In their attempts many environmental slogans have been created. (answers.com)
  • This paper attempts to fill this gap, by constructing new quantitative indexes of environmental policy stringency (EPS). (oecd-ilibrary.org)
  • Among other things, we use environmental or eDNA to monitor habitats or detect rare species. (wsl.ch)
  • Parts of environmental data can be found in the public investigation report (PAR/EPAR for medicinal product through a centralized procedure). (janusinfo.se)
  • The article also discusses the Renewable Fuel Standard's impact on gasoline consumption and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) volumetric targets. (bls.gov)
  • Le présent article examine ces facteurs, en s'attachant plus particulièrement au sérotype nouvellement identifié de Vibrio cholerae qui a provoqué des épidémies en Inde et au Bangladesh. (who.int)
  • A Democratic sweep could prompt the company to push back on environmental justice legislation that targets major industrial polluters. (politico.com)
  • Chair: Prof. Ger Kiely, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University College Cork. (ucc.ie)
  • Rizzardi also served as an attorney for the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Department of Justice Division of Environmental and Natural Resources. (tampabay.com)
  • Activists also said that the environmental impact of Egypt's vast and opaque military business activity, such as destructive forms of quarrying, water bottling plants, and some cement factories are particularly sensitive, as are "national" infrastructure projects such as a new administrative capital, many of which are associated with the president's office or the military. (hrw.org)
  • Note: The Environmental Protection Agency's Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program set minimum requirements for refiners to produce transportation fuel using renewable sources. (bls.gov)
  • Objective To investigate bunk bed injuries occurring across all educational institutions using a national data base. (bmj.com)
  • Enhanced concentrations of the radium 226 and 228 and the daughter products such as lead-210 may also occur in sludge that accumulates in oilfield pits, tanks and lagoons. (wikipedia.org)