Emilio Godoy The country has signed international commitments to reduce methane emissions, but has been slow to enforce new regulations on polluters Between 2019 and 2020, Nancy Martínez lived near four gas burners on the outskirts of Poza Rica, a city in the state of Veracruz, about 270 kilometres from Mexico City. The burners are… Continue reading Hot air: Mexico lags behind in fight against methane, despite pledges
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How Air Pollution Could Be Harming Your Brain
Kasra Zarei According to one expert, “The risk of air pollution on the brain is a much broader risk factor than we’ve given it credit for.” When it comes to the health impacts of air pollution, most people think of lung and heart issues. However, a growing body of research suggests our brains could be… Continue reading How Air Pollution Could Be Harming Your Brain
Five billion people at risk from industrial trans fat exposure
A new report REPLACE summarizes country actions to ban industrially produced trans fat and makes recommendations for action to achieve the 2023 goal for global elimination. Six countries restricted industrially produced trans fat since 2018, and another 24 countries, including the European Union, recently adopted trans fat regulations that will come into effect over the… Continue reading Five billion people at risk from industrial trans fat exposure
Toxins on our plate: India
There is a need for better regulation and monitoring to bring toxin-free food to the Indian market. “The recent scare due to the detection of formalin-laced fish across Goa, Kerala, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Meghalaya points to a link between water quality and food safety. Fish traders find it cost-effective to use formalin, a carcinogen,… Continue reading Toxins on our plate: India