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Women exposed to MWI emissions show small increase in breast milk pollutants
Continue readingToxic chemicals in breast milk have been identified in mothers living near waste incinerators in the UK, a study has found. The study looked at complex chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dioxins. These are found in the fumes from burning waste and can persist in the environment for a long time. They can also […]
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AWAIR pilot launches new air quality displays in London neighbourhoods
Continue readingNew air quality displays have been placed in London neighbourhoods as part of the launch of the AWAIR project, supported by Impact on Urban Health. The project, run by the Environmental Research Group, aims to raise public awareness of air quality in London through the piloting of co-designed, solar-powered outdoor displays that communicate local air […]
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2024 Joint MRC Centre and NIHR HPRUs Annual Training Day – 10 October 2024
Continue readingWe are delighted to announce that we will host the fourth Joint Annual Training Day event for the MRC Centre in Environment and Health and the NIHR HPRUs in Chemical and Radiation Threats and Hazards and in Environmental Exposures and Health, on Thursday, 10th October 2024, at the Royal Society. This will be an exciting […]
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In conversation with Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Future
Continue readingProfessor Frank Kelly, Humphrey Battcock Chair in Community Health and Policy, and Director of the Environmental Research Group, Imperial College, Chairs the event, with the Mayor of Freetown and Co-Chair of the C40 Cities Network, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr in discussion. Find out more.