Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024NewsScience
Muser NewsDeskNovember 7, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024
New fungal spore calendar offers crucial aid for allergy and asthma sufferers Researchers in Leicester have created England's first comprehensive fungal spore calendar, a tool…

Climate Science Digest: November 3, 2024NewsScience
Muser NewsDeskNovember 3, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 3, 2024
Salton Sea dust linked to high child asthma rates USC research highlights a worsening health crisis for children near California's shrinking Salton Sea, where dust…

Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in JapanScience
SourceNovember 1, 2024
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Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in Japan
Scientists report that upgrading the insulation in new homes is a cost-effective method for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. During winter, cold indoor temperatures…

Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in costClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 26, 2024
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Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in cost
A recent commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health emphasizes the critical role of air pollution control devices (APCDs) in safeguarding public health.…

Greater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensifyNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 21, 2024
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Greater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensify
As global climate challenges escalate, calls for increased investment in climate services for health are gaining momentum. At the recent World Health Summit in Berlin,…

Fastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protectionNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024
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Fastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protection
Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against plastic pollution in oceans. After years of experimentation,…

Microplastics detected in dolphin breathScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 17, 2024
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Microplastics detected in dolphin breath
U.S. researchers have found microplastic particles in the breath of wild bottlenose dolphins, suggesting that inhalation could be a significant route of exposure to these…

Electric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050Science
Adrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024
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Electric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050
A recent study from the University of Toronto suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., along with a transition to renewable…

Making food safer and sustainableFacts
Adrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024
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Making food safer and sustainable
As World Food Day approaches on October 16, global food systems face urgent calls for transformation to ensure sustainable and safe nutrition for all. The…

Extreme heat drastically increases mortality among the homeless populationScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024
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Extreme heat drastically increases mortality among the homeless population
A recent study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has revealed that individuals experiencing homelessness are facing significantly higher mortality risks…

Extreme rainfall poses growing health risksScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024
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Extreme rainfall poses growing health risks
An international study led by Helmholtz Munich has shed new light on the health impacts of extreme rainfall events, revealing that such weather patterns significantly…

Zooplankton fail to clean faeces-contaminated water, study findsScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
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Zooplankton fail to clean faeces-contaminated water, study finds
Researchers from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and Stanford University have uncovered new insights into the role of zooplankton in water remediation.…

Hurricanes linked to long-term rise in deaths, study findsScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
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Hurricanes linked to long-term rise in deaths, study finds
A new study has revealed that hurricanes and tropical storms in the United States are responsible for far more deaths than previously thought, with the…

Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in AfricaNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
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Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa
A recent study published in Nature Medicine highlights a disturbing correlation between rising temperatures in sub-Saharan Africa and an increased risk of perinatal deaths. The…

South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: reportNews
SourceAugust 28, 2024
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South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: report
By Sara HUSSEIN | AFP Bangkok, Thailand - A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution,…

Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deathsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
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Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deaths
Incorporating humidity improves estimations of climate impacts on health. As climate change continues to impact global health, accurate models are essential for governments, medical institutions,…

Increasing clinicians’ knowledge about climate change’s impact on health and healthcare sustainabilityClimate
SourceAugust 8, 2024
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Increasing clinicians’ knowledge about climate change’s impact on health and healthcare sustainability
An educational program emphasizing the relationship that climate change has with health and healthcare environmental sustainability was well-received by physicians, according to a recent survey-based…

Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commutersScience
SourceAugust 8, 2024
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Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters
Economically disadvantaged and racial minority groups have the highest exposure to fine particular matter during their home to work commutes. PLOS - New York City…

Disaster plant pathology: solutions to combat agricultural threats from disastersClimate
SourceAugust 7, 2024
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Disaster plant pathology: solutions to combat agricultural threats from disasters
By American Phytopathological Society An often-overlooked component of natural and human-driven disasters is their potential to affect plant health and thus food security at domestic…

Future enterovirus outbreaks could be exacerbated by climate changeScience
SourceAugust 6, 2024
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Future enterovirus outbreaks could be exacerbated by climate change
By Brown University Outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), which causes fever and rash in young children, typically occur in the summer months.…

New study finds alarming rise in persistent ‘forever chemicals’ in pesticidesScience
SourceJuly 24, 2024
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New study finds alarming rise in persistent ‘forever chemicals’ in pesticides
PFAs from pesticide products detected in rivers, streams throughout United States. By Environmental Working Group A peer-reviewed study published today in the journal Environmental Health…

Warehousing industry increases health-harming pollutantsScience
SourceJuly 24, 2024
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Warehousing industry increases health-harming pollutants
First of a kind study shows an average 20% spike of nitrogen dioxide polluting the air for communities located near huge warehouses; people of color…

Research on human-centered indoor climate for health centersClimate
SourceJuly 18, 2024
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Research on human-centered indoor climate for health centers
By Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Credit: HumanIC project | CC0 The European scientific project HumanIC, in which Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is…

Oil and natural gas development in Permian is a key source of ozone pollution in Carlsbad Caverns National ParkClimate
SourceJuly 16, 2024
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Oil and natural gas development in Permian is a key source of ozone pollution in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
By Colorado State University New research shows that ozone concentrations at Carlsbad Caverns National Park frequently exceed Environmental Protection Agency health standards, likely due to…
