A group of 47 countries have committed to develop climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26), in response to growing evidence of the impact of climate change on people’s health. The governments of these 47 countries, which include some of those most vulnerable to the health harms caused by climate change as well as … [Read more...]
WHO urged to lower electromagnetic exposure limits
A group of bioelectromagnetics experts have written a letter to World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with grave concerns about the public health and environmental impacts of exponentially increasing use of wireless radiating devices relying on radio frequencies and extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields throughout the world … [Read more...]
Providing clean, safe water to protect human health
The provision of safe water, sanitation and hygienic conditions is essential for protecting human health during all infectious disease outbreaks including COVID-19. SANEDI (South African National Energy and Development Institute) is partnering with the Department of Defence (DoD) for a Water Treatment Works project at the SANDF Air Force Base in Hoedspruit in the Maruleng … [Read more...]
Hand sanitisers: clearing up the confusion
It’s important to understand the difference between sanitising and disinfecting. Sanitising refers to cleaning one’s hands in order to reduce the number of potential pathogens that could be transmitted to others. Disinfecting refers to killing pathogens on surfaces, which may require chemicals harmful to humans, animals and the environment. Many manufacturers have … [Read more...]
Seven things you need to know about e-cigarettes
Office e-smokers, you’re still being uncool to your co-workers. The World Health Organisation breaks down what we know and what we don’t about vapes. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently released a list of seven commonly asked questions about e-cigarettes, like whether or not they’re safer than traditional cigarettes and what they mean for your lungs and those around … [Read more...]
People and planet benefit from alternative transport
Rapid transit and safe cycling/walking networks are good for both health and climate – and climate experts should consider more systematically how these strategies can reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector, one of the world's major contributors to climate change, says a new WHO report. The new report, Health co-benefits of climate change mitigation - Transport sector … [Read more...]
