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Emissions of mercury have declined, but levels in fish could still increase thanks to overfishing and a changing climate. Read more
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A report by the United Nations prepared by more than 100 experts from 52 countries found that the world’s land and water resources are being exploited at “unprecedented rates”. Combined…
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Scientists said an abundance of toxic air pollution nanoparticles was found in the hearts of young city dwellers and this represents a serious public health concern. A recent comprehensive review…
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Exposure to artificial light can affect animal biology, interfering with immune system functioning, metabolism, and behavior. According to a new study by researchers from the University of South Florida, light…
Read MoreThrough a grant from the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation, Texas PSR will develop, implement and evaluate a course curriculum in environmental health, a field that is attracting increasing attention…
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“Overall, how bad is fracking? The Compendium states that ‘public health risks from unconventional gas and oil extraction are real, the range of adverse environmental impacts wide, and the negative…
Read MoreExcellent article written by Stanford Medical School student Anna Goshua. She discusses ways that climate change will affect the practice of medicine, and the pressing need for medical education to…
Read MoreExcellent interview on CBS News with Dr. Leonardo Trasande, who provides more evidence about the harmful effects of many common household toxic chemicals. Texas PSR operates programs educating young low…
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The July-August issue of the Travis County Medical Society Journal features an article about Texas PSR’s Toxic-Free Child program: Is it OK to put plastic containers in the microwave? What are…
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