• Although banned since 1979 due to their environmental and human toxicity, PCBs can still be found at measurable levels in the environment and in human tissues and plasma. (bakeryandsnacks.com)
  • Environmental risk refers to the risk of toxicity to the aquatic environment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Environmental hazard expresses the inherent environmentally damaging characteristics of the substance in terms of persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity. (wikipedia.org)
  • 1985. Effects of marginal zinc deficiency on subclinical lead toxicity in the rat neonate. (cdc.gov)
  • Computational Tools and Techniques to Predict Aquatic Toxicity of Some Halogenated Pollutants. (igi-global.com)
  • This Special Issue will highlight plastic toxicity research conducted in aquatic animal species, with a special emphasis on their neurotoxicology and behavioral effects. (mdpi.com)
  • In laboratory experiments, effects of DDT include hepatic and central nervous system toxicity, estrogenic and antiandrogenic effects, and possible carcinogenicity ( 6 , 7 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The pollutants released include benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX), which are significant due to their high level of toxicity. (who.int)
  • Yet, we still know little about the processes that cause toxicity and negative effects, and how acute and chronic it affects different species. (lu.se)
  • Most epidemiologic studies have examined environmental pollutants individually, but in real life, we are exposed to multi-pollutants and pollution mixtures, not single pollutants. (nih.gov)
  • Furthermore, it prevents the harmful effects of pollution caused by petroleum products along with plastics, pesticides, resins, and heavy metals, and maybe particularly beneficial to people suffering from kidney problems. (organicfacts.net)
  • Environmental pollution poses a significant threat to the wellbeing of our planet and its inhabitants. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Identifying the source of pollutants is critical for effective pollution control and remediation. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Multi-pollutant models are usually used in air pollution studies to identify the independent health effects of more than one pollutant. (bmj.com)
  • We'll also learn about the different ways to reduce waste, pollution, and pollutants, and how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. (reed.co.uk)
  • Gain insights into the causes and effects of waste, pollution, and pollutants on our environment and Environmental Health. (reed.co.uk)
  • Explore the interconnections between pollution, climate change, and their implications for public health and Environmental Health. (reed.co.uk)
  • Understand the impact of food waste and plastic pollution on Environmental Health and sustainable practices. (reed.co.uk)
  • Discover the complexities of air and water pollution and their associated health risks in the context of Environmental Health. (reed.co.uk)
  • After successfully completing this unit the students should also know the operating and design principles of the major technologies for treating polluted air and water, the pollutants which they are most effective at controlling, and be able to recommend appropriate solutions to particular cases of pollution control. (bath.ac.uk)
  • The nature, effects and control of water and air pollution. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Wearable sensors are increasingly used to monitor environmental pollution. (springer.com)
  • Therefore, environmental pollution occurs more frequently, longer, and more intensively with citizens suffering from its negative health impacts [ 94 ]. (springer.com)
  • Environmental pollution is the sum of all disruptive environmental factors that influence or change the natural environment [ 71 ]. (springer.com)
  • This review focuses on three environmental factors that are expected to increase in frequency and intensity, especially in urban areas: heat, air pollution, and noise [ 94 ]. (springer.com)
  • Handbook of Research on the Adverse Effects of Pesticide Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems, edited by Khursheed Ahmad Wani and Mamta, IGI Global, 2019, pp. 318-337. (igi-global.com)
  • Handbook of Research on the Adverse Effects of Pesticide Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems (pp. 318-337). (igi-global.com)
  • What are the effects of air pollution? (maricopa.gov)
  • We examine numerous settings in which large strategic nations make environmental policies in the presence of international trade and form coalitions that aim to mitigate global or continental transnational pollution. (nowpublishers.com)
  • Among the environmental factors related to the pathogenesis of respiratory diseases, we can highlight air pollution, a major public health problems today. (bvsalud.org)
  • Children and elderly people with diseases of cardio-pulmonary involvement prior are the most susceptible to the adverse effects of air pollution. (bvsalud.org)
  • It is believed that the manifestations of the biological effects of air pollution have a behavior gap in relation to the individual's exposure to these pollutants 14 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Although multi-pollutant approaches have been recognized recently, challenges exist such as how to estimate the risk of adverse health responses from multi-pollutants. (nih.gov)
  • This study suggests ERS is a promising tool for characterizing disease risk from multi-pollutant exposures. (nih.gov)
  • This new approach supports the need for moving from a single-pollutant to a multi-pollutant framework. (nih.gov)
  • Then, hypothetical true and error-prone exposures of classical, Berkson and mixture types were created and the appropriate multi-pollutant models were fitted. (bmj.com)
  • However, even at very low environmental concentrations, the chronic exposure to environmental pharmaceuticals chemicals can add to the effects of other chemicals in the cocktail is still not studied. (wikipedia.org)
  • In this context, digitalization is a key driver for the development of new ways to collect, assess, and monitor environmental stressors with wearable sensor technologies which help to explore the urban human exposome, which is defined as the total of people's exposure to environmental factors throughout their lifetime [ 3 ]. (springer.com)
  • Among respiratory diseases, bronchial asthma, one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood, has been linked to exposure to environmental pollutants in many parts of the world 3-6 . (bvsalud.org)
  • In Brazil, the relationship between exposure to environmental pollutants and respiratory disease has been studied mainly in large urban centers and medium-size cities 1,7-10 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Multiple studies have revealed that early-life exposure to environmental factors, pollutants or infectious agents impact AD development [3]. (lu.se)
  • Short- and long-term health conditions can develop after harmful environmental exposures. (cdc.gov)
  • The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is releasing for public comment a health consultation describing public health implications of exposures to hydrogen sulfide and National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) pollutants. (cdc.gov)
  • The study also found that the proportion of these urinary metabolites varied considerably depending on whether the subjects had high or low acute exposures or whether the subjects had general environmental exposures (i.e., not agricultural workers). (who.int)
  • Established in 2009, the Registry collects data on ALS patients in the U.S. to better describe the epidemiology of ALS, examine risk factors such as environmental and occupational exposures, and characterize the demographics of those living with the disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Toxic air pollutants, also known as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), are those pollutants that are known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health effects, such as reproductive effects or birth defects, or adverse environmental effects. (sbir.gov)
  • MAPLOC is a MEMS device capable of detecting multiple hazardous air pollutants and volatile organic compounds. (sbir.gov)
  • The MAPLOC will bring significant improvements in the detection and monitoring of hazardous air pollutants and will help environmental regulatory agencies fulfill their mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment. (sbir.gov)
  • EPA's own National-Scale Air Toxics Assessment shows that motor vehicle emissions are the largest source of hazardous air pollutants nationwide, and that these pollutants substantially increase the risks of cancer and other serious adverse health effects for millions of Americans. (earthjustice.org)
  • Motor vehicles also produce more than one million tons of other hazardous air pollutants. (earthjustice.org)
  • The agency committed to implement a "Technical Analysis Plan" to obtain the missing information and then to issue a proposed rule to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants from motor vehicles by July 1, 2003, taking final action by July 1, 2004. (earthjustice.org)
  • MAPLOC offers a lower cost, reliable design for simultaneous detection of multiple air pollutants. (sbir.gov)
  • Sufficient information exists to warrant concern about exposure of sensitive persons to multiple air pollutants, especially in the past while they were exercising and when sulfur dioxide levels were higher. (cdc.gov)
  • Assessment of the effects of occupational and environmental factors on all faster and slower large myelinated nerve fibers: A study of the distribution of nerve conduction velocities. (cdc.gov)
  • Most of the population must have lead in their organisms due to occupational or environmental exposure [ 1 - 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • I hope it will change with this new [presidential] administration, and they won't have any issue talking about health inequalities and the exacerbation of health inequalities because of climate change," said Sabrina McCormick , PhD, an associate professor of environmental and occupational health at The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. (healthline.com)
  • Textbook of clinical occupational and environmental medicine / [edited by] Linda Rosenstock, Mark R. Cullen. (who.int)
  • Quantitative risk assessment for environmental and occupational health / W. H. Hallenbeck and K. M. Cunningham. (who.int)
  • These toxic pollutants are hazardous to the health of humans, fish and other aquatic life. (environmentalintegrity.org)
  • Many environmental pollutants can find their way into the food chain and water supply, potentially posing health risks to humans. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Also a reference for professionals, the book stresses the chemical and biological characteristicsof major pollutants found in the air, water, and soil, and their impacts on the health and well-being of humans, animals, and plants. (uca.es)
  • Many chemicals and pollutants are naturally present in the environment, while other chemicals are created by humans for use in consumer, or everyday, products. (healthvermont.org)
  • The acute (short-term) effects of cadmium in humans through inhalation exposure consist mainly of effects on the lung, such as pulmonary irritation. (ajol.info)
  • Cadmium has been shown to be a developmental toxicant in animals, resulting in fetal malformations and other effects, but no conclusive evidence exists in humans. (ajol.info)
  • Lead- (Pb-) induced hypertension has been shown in humans and experimental animals and cardiovascular effects of hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) have been reported previously. (hindawi.com)
  • We also investigate the biological effects of these substances on humans and organisms in nature. (lu.se)
  • By identifying disruptions in the biological systems we can make better predictions about resulting effects for both natural organisms and humans on both short and long term scales. (lu.se)
  • The 2.66 million pound of toxic pollutants dumped into the Emory River in 2008 is nearly 45 times higher than the 59,950 pounds of such materials the TVA Kingston coal plant reported that it released into all U.S. waterways in 2007. (environmentalintegrity.org)
  • M. Fernando R. Pereira 2004-10-01 00:00:00 Nowadays trace organic pollutants represent a major concern in water treatment systems. (deepdyve.com)
  • Nowadays trace organic pollutants represent a major concern in water treatment systems. (deepdyve.com)
  • They are commonly used for analyzing organic pollutants such as pesticides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). (alliedacademies.org)
  • This concern over the environmental and health risks associated with the emission of HAPs and various volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from different sources has led to a pressing need for affordable and reliable ways to detect and quantify the presence of these gases. (sbir.gov)
  • While exposure to UV light and temperature results in irreversible chemical damage, acrylic paint surfaces in museums can also accumulate pollutants, such as volatile organic compoun. (researchgate.net)
  • In the case studies, we do analysis of organic and inorganic components in water and sediments, their speciation, their responses to environmental stressors and their interaction with other contaminants. (gu.se)
  • Attendants are at risk to adverse health effects associated with the inhalation of volatile organic compounds released from these fuels. (who.int)
  • Hua studies the way pollutants -- be they pesticides, other chemical contaminants or even light and noise -- can upset natural ecosystems. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In Colombia, agricultural and mining activities generate contamination with metals and pesticides in the different environmental matrices, with potential effects on human health and on the components of the ecosystem, and also constitute a risk factor in food security. (urosario.edu.co)
  • Measurements of organochlorine, organophosphorus and carbamate pesticides and heavy metals lead, mercury, nickel, arsenic, cadmium will be made in biological samples (urine, blood, hair) and in environmental samples (water and fish). (urosario.edu.co)
  • Expected results: The study will provide knowledge to characterize the current situation of this problem, establishing the possible relationship between the levels of pesticides and heavy metals with health effects and will be of great impact because the country does not have this type of information. (urosario.edu.co)
  • Our focus areas include identifying effects from waste products, pesticides/herbicides, heavy metals, soot/aerosols, leaching of nutrients, eutrophication, micro/nanoplastics, and so-called "forever chemicals" such as PCBs and PFAS. (lu.se)
  • Separating and quantifying specific pollutants in such complex mixtures can be challenging [ 5 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Elevated concentrations of air pollutants, higher levels of acoustic noise, and more heat days, as well as increasingly complex mixtures of pollutants pose health risks for urban inhabitants. (springer.com)
  • Techniques like UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, and Mass Spectrometry are commonly used to identify and quantify pollutants. (alliedacademies.org)
  • There is a trend towards studies that involve various environmental parameters and it is becoming increasingly important to identify and quantify the influence of various conditions (e.g., weather, urban structure, travel mode) on people's exposure. (springer.com)
  • Although living organisms are exposed to mixtures of contaminants simultaneously, the toxic effect of interactions between these substances and their chronic health effects is not known with certainty, since most studies of mixtures have been carried out in different animal models with in vivo and in vitro studies. (urosario.edu.co)
  • ATSDR, a federal public health agency of the U.S., Department of Health and Human Services, evaluates the potential for adverse human health effects due to exposure to hazardous substances in the environment. (cdc.gov)
  • The air monitoring data that are available for the Midlothian area will support public health evaluations for many of the pollutants of concern, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) concludes in the health consultation released today for public comment. (cdc.gov)
  • Moreover, the ozone formed from chemical reactions involving sunlight, has powerful oxidizing and cytotoxic effect 2 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Breathing ozone for short periods from 1997 to the present could increase the likelihood of harmful respiratory effects, especially for active children and adults and people with respiratory diseases such as asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • My lab group tries to identify pollutants of concern and how exposure changes signaling systems inside organisms. (lu.se)
  • What is missing, to the best of our knowledge, is a comprehensive review of studies that used wearable sensors for different environmental stressors in the urban setting, focusing on personal exposure. (springer.com)
  • Many environmental stressors are harmful to people's health. (springer.com)
  • It also acts as a barrier against free radicals, pollutants, and environmental stressors. (strawberrynet.com)
  • A research study published in the Chinese Medical Journal , reveals that the antioxidants present in kombucha tea lookout for free radicals and neutralize their effects. (organicfacts.net)
  • The different chemicals might be potentiating synergistic effects (higher than additive effects). (wikipedia.org)
  • Combined treatment of FWGE and 5-fluorouracil or dacarbazine resulted in a synergistic effect in the HCR-25 human cancer cell line and B16 murine melanoma cell line [ 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • We know that a lot of environments have pollutants, and one thing polluted environments do is change patterns of disease susceptibility," says Hua, whose work is supported by the National Science Foundation. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Objective: To determine the exposure to mixtures of environmental pollutants and health effects in the rural population of the municipalities of Aranzazu, Montelibano and NechĂ­ in Colombia. (urosario.edu.co)
  • Benzene, formaldehyde, and other toxic emissions from motor vehicles can cause a wide range of serious health impacts, including cancer, birth defects, neurological damage, and respiratory effects. (earthjustice.org)
  • Its inhalation has been related to different respiratory diseases and toxic effects, among which alterations of the physiological redox state in individuals exposed to the metal, have been described. (ajol.info)
  • The need to implement strategies that recognize the deleterious effects on the human body and to use necessary corrective therapies represents a very active research field. (medscape.com)
  • Studies have found that air pollutants, even at exposure levels below acceptable standards, can cause deleterious effects to human health 1 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Nonetheless, the precise mechanisms through which APOE4 exerts its deleterious effects are yet to be determined. (lu.se)
  • To mitigate these risks, it is crucial to monitor and analyze environmental pollutants rigorously. (alliedacademies.org)
  • This facilitates enabling remediation efforts that will minimize air pollutant release into the atmosphere as well as the associated health and environmental risks. (sbir.gov)
  • It increases the risks for temperature extremes, natural disasters, exposure to climate-sensitive diseases, and the resulting health effects for each person on the planet. (cdc.gov)
  • Using the regression coefficients (weights) from joint analyses of the combined data and exposure concentrations, ERS were computed as a weighted sum of the pollutant levels. (nih.gov)
  • Governments and regulatory agencies set limits on pollutant concentrations to protect the environment and human health. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Electrochemical techniques like Voltammetry and Potentiostat/Galvanostat are used to measure pollutant concentrations based on their electrochemical properties. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Some pollutants exist in very low concentrations, making their detection and quantification difficult. (alliedacademies.org)
  • These findings will facilitate the acquisition of inhalable microplastic concentrations, which are necessary for understanding microplastic exposure and, ultimately, what their potential role in PM-associated health effects might be. (acs.org)
  • The two major components to which beneficial effects are related, namely, 2-methoxy-benzoquinone and 2,6-dimethoxy-benzoquinone [ 6 ], are found in high concentrations in these extracts. (hindawi.com)
  • As such, they set out to assess how PCB 126 and PCB 153 deleteriously alter human gut microbiota composition and SCFA production and whether the purple-fleshed Russian Blue potato cultivar might guard against these harmful effects. (bakeryandsnacks.com)
  • ATSDR found that harmful effects are possible for certain air pollutants in the past. (cdc.gov)
  • ATSDR found that certain air pollutants may have caused harmful effects in both the past and present. (cdc.gov)
  • The U.S. Public Interest Research Group and Sierra Club filed a 60-day notice of their intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency today for failing to meet a July 1, 2003 deadline to propose regulations to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as benzene and formaldehyde from the nation's cars, trucks, and buses. (earthjustice.org)
  • Due to poor ventilation and high exposure duration, the average benzene concentration over the sampling campaign exceeded the US Environmental Protection Agency's chronic inhalation exposure reference concentration. (who.int)
  • Additionally, there were incidences where individuals were at potential hazard risk of benzene and toluene that may pose non-carcinogenic effects to employees. (who.int)
  • The term environmental persistent pharmaceutical pollutants (EPPP) was first suggested in the nomination in 2010 of pharmaceuticals and environment as an emerging issue in a Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) by the International Society of Doctors for the Environment (ISDE). (wikipedia.org)
  • Some chemicals may cause harmful health effects. (healthvermont.org)
  • There is continuous research being done to learn more about the health effects from harmful chemicals and how to reduce your exposure to them. (healthvermont.org)
  • Here you will find information on natural and human-made chemicals and pollutants found in the air, water, soil and consumer products. (healthvermont.org)
  • Here, we investigate what chemicals are found in the environment and what effects they have on the biota. (gu.se)
  • Our research interests are focused on various contaminants, including endocrine disrupters derived from plastics, and exposure effects from chemicals used in urban environments. (lu.se)
  • For years, the EPA has promised the public and the courts that it will reduce toxic emissions from motor vehicles - just not yet," said Jim Pew, attorney for Earthjustice, who is representing the environmental groups in the case. (earthjustice.org)
  • Cadmium emissions to the environment are normally transported continually between the three main environmental compartments, air, water and soils, but a steady state flux is probably achieved and the general levels can reasonably well be established. (ajol.info)
  • With this knowledge higher efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and reduced emissions of pollutants can be achieved. (lu.se)
  • We propose an "Environmental Risk Score (ERS)" as a new simple tool to examine the risk of exposure to multi-pollutants in epidemiologic research. (nih.gov)
  • The ability to identify and assess technologies for the control and mitigation of pollutant release. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Food Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, and Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies for Developing Countries provides information on the recent technology, mitigation, and environmental protection that must be applied for food sustainability in developing countries. (igi-global.com)
  • M.R. Scarfì, "Combined effects induced in biological systems by exposure to EMF and chemical or physical agents", in "Proceedings of the European Conference on Antennas and Propagation 2011", Rome, Italy, 11-15 April 2011. (cnr.it)
  • Evaluate the effects of environmental pollutants on biological systems. (ntnu.edu)
  • Chronic laryngitis is a current topic of interest, primarily because of newly identified etiopathogenetic factors related to the change in the quality of environmental pollutants and toxic products found in workplaces. (medscape.com)
  • Various pollutants, whether they are from industrial processes, agricultural activities, or other sources, can have detrimental effects on ecosystems and human health [ 1 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • The objective of our review was to examine the state of evidence on green building design as it specifically relates to indoor environmental quality and human health. (cdc.gov)
  • Overall, the initial scientific evidence indicates better indoor environmental quality in green buildings versus non-green buildings, with direct benefits to human health for occupants of those buildings. (cdc.gov)
  • Environmental health is the study of the relationship between the environment and human health. (reed.co.uk)
  • You will learn about the different types of environmental pollutants, how they impact human health, and what you can do to reduce your exposure to them. (reed.co.uk)
  • Environmental regulations, intended to protect human health, generally fail to address indoor pollutants. (delaware.gov)
  • Lead (Pb) is an important environmental pollutant that presents hazardous effects for human health. (hindawi.com)
  • Diesel fuel is known to emit pollutants that have a negative impact on environmental and human health. (who.int)
  • The activities in this context represent a valuable tool not only to assess the direct action of electromagnetic fields, but also the possible effect of cancer co-promoting, since many factors are involved in cancer promotion. (cnr.it)
  • Analyzing pollutants helps assess the environmental impact of human activities. (alliedacademies.org)
  • We used an environmental justice framework to assess the role of dietary antioxidants in modifying the adverse effects of exposure to PM2.5 on blood pressure (BP) and to consider implications for health inequities. (confex.com)
  • The ability to assess the influence of a specific human activity at both local and global levels and to form a reasoned assessment of the possible environmental consequences over a range of time scales. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Using a two-stage approach, stage-1 for discovery (n = 10818) and stage-2 for validation (n = 4615), we identified 13 associated pollutants for total cholesterol, 9 for HDL, 5 for LDL and 27 for triglycerides with adjustment for sociodemographic factors, body mass index and serum nutrient levels. (nih.gov)
  • A research study published in Biomedical and Environmental Sciences has shown that this tea helps prevent decreases in the levels of glutathione , an antioxidant, and is remarkably effective in decreasing medication-induced hepatotoxicity. (organicfacts.net)
  • Sometimes, communities with higher biodiversity do have lower levels of disease, called a dilution effect. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Other times, communities with higher biodiversity have higher levels of disease, called an amplification effect. (sciencedaily.com)
  • To introduce the technologies used to control the levels of pollutants in air and water. (bath.ac.uk)
  • However, tuna may also contain high levels of an environmental pollutant called methylmercury ( 10 ). (healthline.com)
  • The effect of route of tobacco smoke exposure of breastfed and non-breastfed infants on urinary cotinine levels. (who.int)
  • For children, the fact is due to greater exposure to pollutants, increased ventilation per minute and higher levels of physical activity 13 . (bvsalud.org)
  • We then discuss how the principles of mitochondrial vulnerability illustrated by those fields might apply to environmental contaminants, with particular attention to factors that may modulate vulnerability including genetic differences, epigenetic interactions, tissue characteristics, and developmental stage. (nih.gov)
  • Although the contributions of ERS to overall risk predictions for lipid outcomes were modest, we found relatively stronger associations between ERS and lipid outcomes than with individual pollutants. (nih.gov)
  • The researchers found that environmental pollutants like road salt influence whether increased biodiversity helps or hinders disease outbreaks in wildlife, which can complicate how we value protecting diverse animal communities. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Significant three-factor interactions were found for effects on beetle survival, indicating that the combined negative effect of Ni and CPF was temperature dependent. (edu.pl)
  • In addition, significant effects of body mass were found: The survival of beetles treated with CPF and the reproduction of beetles exposed to Ni were positively correlated with body mass. (edu.pl)
  • Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) was formerly known as a pollutant gas with characteristic smell of rotten eggs. (hindawi.com)
  • These health outcomes show how social determinants of health can contribute to health inequities and environmental injustices and increase existing health disparities. (cdc.gov)
  • It is based on the ratio between predicted environmental concentration of the substance (PEC) and the highest concentration of the substance that does not have a harmful effect in the environment (PNEC). (wikipedia.org)
  • Also, as a sensitivity analysis, we applied measurement error correction formulas (Regression Calibration and SIMEX) to check the effects of measurement error on real-life concentration-response functions. (bmj.com)
  • In today's environment, there are continuing problems associated with the environmental effects of multiple pollutant gas released to the air. (sbir.gov)
  • By definition, green buildings focus on minimizing impacts to the environment through reductions in energy usage, water usage, and minimizing environmental disturbances from the building site. (cdc.gov)
  • We'll learn about the different types of waste and pollutants and how they impact our environment and our health. (reed.co.uk)
  • Emilson C. D. Silva and Xie Zhu (2011), "Efficient International Environmental Agreements for Correlated Transnational Pollutants in the Presence of Free Trade of Goods and International Transfers", Strategic Behavior and the Environment: Vol. 1: No. 2, pp 175-197. (nowpublishers.com)
  • Exposure to air pollutants released by greenhouse gases and geographic proximity to polluting facilities, for example, are ways in which disadvantaged communities of color are made especially vulnerable to climate change. (healthline.com)
  • Since fossil fuels are not renewable, and pollutants from their combustion contribute to environmental problems such as acid rain, smog and the greenhouse effect, there are clear reasons to decrease their use. (lu.se)
  • There's been a "real lack of federal support for any research into climate change and its effects on health, broadly defined. (healthline.com)
  • Emerging studies have suggested that PCB exposure leads to lower gut microbial diversity although their effects on microbial production of health promoting short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) has been scarcely studied," the researchers noted, adding that exposure has been shown to increase the risk of metabolic disorders including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and liver diseases. (bakeryandsnacks.com)
  • The researchers suggest that future studies investigate whether inter-individual variability in gut microbiota composition leads to variations in the health benefits of anthocyanin-rich potato meals, including their protective effects against PCB-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis. (bakeryandsnacks.com)
  • Students pursuing studies in environmental science, public health, or related fields. (reed.co.uk)
  • We investigate what chemical pollutants we can find in in the natural aquatic ecosystems in our case studies and what effects the pollutants have. (gu.se)
  • The effect studies are conducted both experimentally in the laboratory and in the field. (gu.se)
  • Some studies report that H 2 S may exert a vasodilator effect [ 30 , 31 ] and thus help in the control of vascular tone. (hindawi.com)
  • Residents of predominantly African American and Latino communities and those with lower socioeconomic status are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards. (confex.com)
  • Tobacco smoke is the most common environmental pollutant causing a variety of health related hazards. (who.int)
  • AD pathology presents a complex etiology influenced by genetic and environmental factors. (lu.se)
  • In the Islamic Republic of Iran, GC is the GC is a multifaceted disease and a wide range of leading cause of cancer mortality in men and the second environmental and genetic factors could play a role in main cause in women. (who.int)
  • Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America. (nih.gov)
  • Hence, characterizing the microglial signature and unraveling the molecular mechanisms implicated in the detrimental effects of brain-derived apoE4 is crucial for developing efficient therapies for AD. (lu.se)