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Aug 4 2023August 4, 2023

Air pollution linked to increased risk of non-lung cancers in older adults

Leave a Comment / Climate Change, Environment, Information, Pollution, research / By SLSV / August 4, 2023 August 4, 2023

Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In a cohort study of millions of Medicare beneficiaries, the researchers found that exposures to PM2.5 and NO2 over a 10-year period …

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Aug 2 2023August 2, 2023

Diet Rich In Plant-Based Food May Help Kids Focus, Research Says

Leave a Comment / Eco-Friendly, Health, Plant Based, research, Vegan / By SLSV / August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023

The study found a possible link between children’s diets and brain health A diet rich in plant-based foods could help improve the attention and cognitive performance of children, new research suggests. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, which took place in Boston in July. Researchers looked at possible links …

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Jul 27 2023July 27, 2023

New study says excessive heat with air pollution doubles risk of fatal heart attack

1 Comment / Climate Change, Environment, Information, research, Save Earth / By SLSV / July 27, 2023 July 27, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Excessive heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States. Hospitals around the Philadelphia region are preparing for an increasing number of people suffering from heat illnesses, especially this weekend as the cumulative impact of the heat adds up. The Philadelphia Health Department issued a Heat Health Emergency starting Thursday at 9 a.m. and is …

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Jul 20 2023July 20, 2023

Bitcoin mining is becoming more environmentally friendly

Leave a Comment / ChangeMaker, Eco-Friendly, Environment, research, sustainability, Technology / By SLSV / July 20, 2023 July 20, 2023

Bitcoin mining is becoming more sustainable thanks to things like hydro-cooling farms and associated petroleum gas — undermining environmental criticism. Bitcoin BTC mining’s environmental impact has always been a controversial topic. On the one hand, critics emphasize that securing the Bitcoin network takes more power than some whole countries’ annual electricity consumption. On the other hand, much of the …

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Jul 19 2023July 19, 2023

The Role of HR in Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives

Leave a Comment / CSR, CSR Reporting, Efforts, Employee Engagement, research / By SLSV / July 19, 2023 July 19, 2023

In today’s dynamic business landscape, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives have gained significant prominence. These initiatives aim to integrate sustainable practices, community engagement, and ethical conduct into a company’s operations. HR professionals play a pivotal role in driving and implementing CSR strategies within organizations. By aligning employee wellness and engagement with CSR, HR departments can …

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