[Monograph on di-2-propylheptyl phthalate (DPHP) - human biomonitoring (HBM) values for the sum of metabolites oxo-mono-propylheptyl phthalate (oxo-MPHP) and hydroxy-mono-propylheptyl phthalate (OH MPHP) in adult and child urine. Opinion of the Commission "Human Biomonitoring" of the Federal Environment Agency, Germany].
Abstract
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-propylheptyl)ester (bis(2-propylheptyl)phthalate, DPHP) is used as plasticizer for the manufacture of plastics, i.e. mainly polyvinylchloride (PVC). A subchronic feeding study with rats revealed a NOAEL (no observed adverse effect level) of 40 mg/(kg bw · d), which can be used as a point of departure (POD) for the derivation of an HBM-I value. Application of a total assessment factor of 200 leads to an estimation of 200 µg/kg bw as a tolerable daily intake of DPHP. On the basis of the results of metabolism studies with humans it is possible to calculate...
Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - June 20, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Bekanntmachung des Umweltbundesamtes Tags: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Source Type: research
Real-time dissemination of air quality information using data streams and Web technologies: linking air quality to health risks in urban areas / Izvješćivanje o kvaliteti zraka u stvarnom vremenu kontinuiranim prijenosom podataka i web tehnologijama - povezivanje kvalitete zraka sa zdravstvenim rizicima u urbanim sredinama.
This article presents a new, original application of modern information and communication technology to provide effective real-time dissemination of air quality information and related health risks to the general public. Our on-line subsystem for urban real-time air quality monitoring is a crucial component of a more comprehensive integrated information system, which has been developed by the Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health. It relies on a StreamInsight data stream management system and service-oriented architecture to process data streamed from seven monitoring stations across Zagreb. Parameters tha...
Source: Arhiv za Higijenu Rada i Toksikologiju - June 1, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Davila S, Ilić JP, Bešlić I Tags: Arh Hig Rada Toksikol Source Type: research
[World Report] Republicans' bills target science at US environment agency
Proposed legislation would change how the US Environmental Protection Agency uses science to determine pollution limits. The Lancet's Washington correspondent Susan Jaffe reports. (Source: LANCET)
Source: LANCET - March 27, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Susan Jaffe Tags: World Report Source Type: research
Republicans' bills target science at US environment agency
Publication date: 28 March–3 April 2015 Source:The Lancet, Volume 385, Issue 9974 Author(s): Susan Jaffe (Source: The Lancet)
Source: The Lancet - March 27, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
State of Europe’s environment scrutinised
European Environment Agency voices environmental concerns, but says progress has been made (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - March 11, 2015 Category: Chemistry Authors: Ned Stafford Source Type: research
Screening assessment of the burden of disease due to air pollution in eleven Polish agglomerations
ConclusionA significant part of Polish cities population is exposed to concentrations exceeding the allowable PM level. This results in persistently high and even increasing rates of people dying from lung cancer, IHD or cardiopulmonary diseases due to the poor air quality. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 23, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Badyda, A., Grellier, J. Tags: 6.1 Epidemiology Source Type: research
Validation of NeutraSeal: A new lower energy cost mine water treatment process
Publication date: December 2014 Source:Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Volume 2, Issue 4 Author(s): T. Sawyer , J. Daglish , B.J. Williamson , O. Kivlin , F. Gatenby , M.A. Abusara , N.C. Williams The results of pilot-scale tests of a new lower energy cost acid mine water treatment process ‘NeutraSeal’ are presented. NeutraSeal is similar in principle to standard high density sludge systems but harnesses a static head of water to lower pumping costs, and introduces optimised neutralisation and aeration. From pilot-scale tests at an abandoned mine in Cornwall (2013), the process showed a &g...
Source: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering - November 3, 2014 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Correction
Hansen SF, Gee D. Adequate and Anticipatory research on the potential hazards of emerging technologies: a case of myopia and inertia? J Epidemiol Community Health 2014;68:890-5. The affiliation of the second author, Dr David Gee, has changed to Science, Policy and Emerging Issues, European Environment Agency, Copenhagen (retired). (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - October 1, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Tags: Corrections Source Type: research
[Adaptation to climate change-associated health risks as a task of environmental health protection : Analysis of a nationwide investigation by the Federal Environment Agency.]
Abstract
The German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change (DAS, 2008) identified 'human health' as an important sector with a need for adaptation. In line with the DAS, the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) and the Robert Koch Institute jointly elaborated guidelines for decision makers and stakeholders. Building on these, in 2013/2014, UBA has conducted a nationwide survey, collecting data on completed, ongoing and planned adaptation measures. UBA also analysed 32 adaptation strategies of the Federal States. Selected best practice examples of potential health-related prevention and adaptation measures c...
Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - September 17, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Kandarr J, Reckert H, Mücke HG Tags: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Source Type: research
Adequate and anticipatory research on the potential hazards of emerging technologies: a case of myopia and inertia?
History confirms that while technological innovations can bring many benefits, they can also cause much human suffering, environmental degradation and economic costs. But are we repeating history with new and emerging chemical and technological products? In preparation for volume 2 of ‘Late Lessons from Early Warnings’ (European Environment Agency, 2013), two analyses were carried out to help answer this question. A bibliometric analysis of research articles in 78 environmental, health and safety (EHS) journals revealed that most focused on well-known rather than on newly emerging chemicals. We suggest that thi...
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - July 31, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Hansen, S. F., Gee, D. Tags: Open access, Sociology Essay Source Type: research
Ozone levels in European and USA cities are increasing more than at rural sites, while peak values are decreasing.
Abstract
Ground-level ozone (O3) levels are usually lower in urban centers than nearby rural sites. To compare trends in O3 levels during the period 1990-2010, we obtained monitoring data from paired urban and rural sites from the European Environment Agency and the US Environmental Protection Agency. Ozone peaks decreased at both station types, with no significant differences between urban and rural stations. Ozone annual averages increased at both urban and rural sites, with a faster rate of increase for urban centers. The overall trend was for convergence between urban and rural O3 data. Ozone levels ex...
Source: Environmental Pollution - June 3, 2014 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Paoletti E, De Marco A, Beddows DC, Harrison RM, Manning WJ Tags: Environ Pollut Source Type: research
EPA improves embattled chemical assessment programme
Report applauds US environment agency's efforts to improve chemical risk management system, but says reforms are still needed (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - May 13, 2014 Category: Chemistry Authors: Rebecca Trager Source Type: research
Towards an integrated environmental risk assessment of emissions from ships' propulsion systems.
Abstract
Large ships, particularly container ships, tankers, bulk carriers and cruise ships are significant individual contributors to air pollution. The European Environment Agency recognizes that air pollution in Europe is a local, regional and transborder problem caused by the emission of specific pollutants, which either directly or through chemical reactions lead to negative impacts, such as damage to human health and ecosystems. In the Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament emissions from ships are mentioned explicitly in the list of pressures and impacts that shoul...
Source: Environment International - February 9, 2014 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Blasco J, Durán-Grados V, Hampel M, Moreno-Gutiérrez J Tags: Environ Int Source Type: research
Environment Agency to cut 13% of staff
Warnings that additional job losses will leave UK agency unable to oversee flood defences and nuclear power (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - October 28, 2013 Category: Chemistry Authors: Angeli Mehta Source Type: research
EU Close to Meeting 2020 Emissions Goal Already
By Barbara LewisBRUSSELS (Reuters) - Cuts in EU greenhouse gas emissions have almost reached the 20 percent target set for 2020, official figures showed on Wednesday, stoking a debate on how quickly the bloc should promise deeper cuts.The European Environment Agency (EEA), a scientific body set up to inform EU policymakers, said emissions in 2012 were around 18 percent lower than in 1990.The figures also showed that the 15 EU member states bound by the first Kyoto Protocol commitment period which ended in December 2012 achieved cuts of 12.2 percent compared with an 8 percent target.An agreement is expected at a U.N. [More]...
Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed - October 9, 2013 Category: Science Tags: Energy & Sustainability,Technology,Society Policy,Everyday Science,More Science,Energy Technology,Alternative Energy Technology,Clean Air Policy,Climate,Green Living,Energy Technology,Environment,Alternative Energy Technology Source Type: research
