Read more about a new report that details the climate, health and human rights impacts of a plastic bottle.| FoodPrint
A byproduct of fossil fuel production, petrochemicals are on the rise and exposures to these chemicals contribute to health problems, including cancer, according to an analysis in the New England Journal of Medicine, published March 6, 2024. “Pollution is the leading cause of premature death globally, and petrochemicals are a major contributor,” says author Tracey J. Woodruff,| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
While many people know that plastic can harm the environment, its contribution to poor air quality and poor health outcomes is often overlooked.| Vital Strategies
WHO fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality guidelines: includes key facts, definition, health effects, guideline values and WHO response.| www.who.int