Core Topics in Environmental Health

Air pollution is linked to increased mortality and negative health outcomes. Explore some rays of light within school air quality, housing developments, and how electric vehicles can help.

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Water quality matters. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and plastics can pollute marine environments, yet advances are on the horizon. Plus floating wetlands offer new ways for removing pollutants.

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Food systems and safety nets are essential. Explore food rescue programs and how urban horticulture can improve food access. Increase crop yields without pesticides with integrated pest management. Then, learn how to package food to avoid harmful contaminants.

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The built environment and human health are linked. Explore innovation in the built environment, with green roofs, negative technology emissions, and concrete alternatives that give us hope for the future.

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Occupational health describes our workforce and their health. The Great Resignation and Silver Tsunami are changing our workforce and environmental health outcomes associated.

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Advances in how we manage waste is inspiring - growth is all around us. Get into the mindset of a Circular Economy - one with no waste - in a world where food waste is converted into energy, where fungi can clean massive oil spills, and menstruation is sustainably managed without adding to landfills.

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