Environmental Hazards
Environmental Hazards
There is a growing realization that fossil fuels are a waste of money and that there is no place for coal in any country’s COVID-19 recovery plans.
More than one in four of the 120,372 plant and animal species assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature are at risk of extinction #speciesextinction
Beachgoers left behind 13,000 pounds of trash
Air pollution reduced worldwide during pandemic
Indian architect finds way to purify water with algae
Many of the areas hardest hit by COVID-19 have recently implemented 5G, which might render residents more prone to serious infection by lowering their immune function #5GCOVID19
Air pollution in India improves during COVID-19 lockdown
2020 Atlantic Hurricane expected to be “above-normal.”
While healthcare providers and government officials around the world work to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic and mitigate the effects of a resulting economic crisis, scientists urged authorities to also seriously consider a long-term strategy for preventing another infectious disease outbreak—calling the coronavirus a “clear warning shot” from nature. #protectnature #coronavirus
Venice’s canals become clear again
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 4.2 million people die every year due to air pollution. Here is a list of the top 5 polluted cities in the world.
Research found exposure to radiofrequency radiation (RFR) used by cellphones was associated with an increase in DNA damage, which could lead to tumors #cellphone
Ahead of government negotiations scheduled for next week on a global plan to address the biodiversity crisis, 23 former foreign ministers from various countries released a statement on Tuesday urging world leaders to act “boldly” to protect nature. #climatecange #biodiversity
‘Victory for Farmers’ as Jury Awards Grower $265 Million in Damages From Drift of Monsanto’s Dicamba
German chemicals giant Bayer announced Monday its intention to “swiftly appeal” a U.S. jury’s decision to award a Missouri peach farmer over $265 million in compensation for years of crop losses as a result of drifting dicamba weedkiller. #monsantodicamba
Peter Sullivan, who has a master’s degree in computer science with an emphasis on human-computer interaction, is the founder of Clear Light Ventures, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the health effects of electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure. #emfdangers
