Microplastics are tiny plastic particles smaller than 5mm that have invaded our environment, food, and even our bodies. Studies show they’re in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. While research is still uncovering their full health effects, early evidence suggests they may disrupt hormones, cause inflammation, and even… Read More: Microplastics Everywhere: Simple Ways to Reduce Your Exposure Daily »
Authorities say air pollution in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo has reached dangerous levels in recent days By SABINA NIKSIC Associated Press December 8, 2019, 5:01 PM 2 min read Authorities say air pollution in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo has reached dangerous levels in recent days, prompting officials to ban freight vehicles from the… Read More: Bosnian capital of Sarajevo hit by dangerous air pollution »
Factories in India making cheap antibiotics for the world are dumping their waste, with grim consequences for people living nearby – and global health too Health 22 May 2019 Batte Shankar is the head of Edulabad, one village affected by polluted waterAlice Bomboy By Alice Bomboy and Lise Barnéoud THE Medak district, to the north-west… Read More: How antibiotic resistance is driven by pharmaceutical pollution »
The life expectancy of a child born today could be reduced by an average of 20 months due to health damage caused by air pollution, researchers said. In South Asia, where air pollution levels are the highest, the life expectancy for children born in countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh falls by more than 30 months,… Read More: Air pollution to shorten lives by almost 2 years, study… »