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Navigating Europe’s restriction on microplastics

Envirotec Magazine

In humans, microplastics can cause a variety of human health concerns, including neurotoxicity, dermal irritation and organ inflammation. 1907/2006 ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals’ (REACH). Toxins within the plastic are then concentrated as we move up the food chain.

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Creators of underwater, eco-friendly concrete are finalists in the European Inventor Award

Envirotec Magazine

Launched by the European Patent Office (‘EPO’) in 2006, it honours individuals and teams behind solutions tackling some of the biggest challenges of our times. When these sessile organisms settle on the concrete and encapsulate it with calcium carbonate they actually make it stronger.

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Li-ion battery risks reduced by VOC sensors

Envirotec Magazine

In 2006 and 2007, for example, millions of laptops and mobile phones were recalled due to safety fears relating to their Li-ion batteries, and in 2013, a Boeing 787 was grounded following electrical issues with the Li-ion battery in the aircraft’s auxiliary power unit.

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Swedish study attempts analysis of harm posed by antibiotic residues in water

Envirotec Magazine

The researchers have examined the levels of antibiotic residues that are likely to contribute to antibiotic resistance from different aquatic sources in the Western Pacific Region (WPR) and the South-East Asia Region (SEAR), regions as defined by the World Health Organization.

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Continuous flow chemistry process picks up French award

Envirotec Magazine

We value the increased public awareness on the uses of organic waste that this award highlights.”. Organic waste diversion is becoming a growing priority at landfills. Awarded by a panel of key figures in research, industry and ministries, this prize has become an important benchmark for business support organizations.

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DeSmog Remembers Ross Gelbspan, Who Inspired Our Founding

DeSmogBlog

I had always known about the potential for public manipulation, but I had never conceived of a campaign so huge, well-funded, and well-organized,” Hoggan wrote in Climate Cover-Up , his book with Richard Littlemore which was dedicated to Ross Gelbspan. What Ross found struck me as a revelation.”

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DOF Introductions: Meet Intern Shonali Palacios

Defend Our Future

Well, at the time of our move, 2006, there were just an estimated 1,411 tigers living in the wilds of the entire subcontinent of India. I joined Defend Our Future because I believe it’s an organization that understands the issues and how to engage with my generation — whether that’s through Campus Ambassadors or social media.

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