The life cycle human health (HH) impacts related to aviation biofuels have been understood in a limited way. Life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) methods for assessing HH are often associated with a high level of uncertainty and a low level of consensus. As a result, it remains challenging to perform a robust assessment of HH impacts with a suitable...
Published in Environmental science and pollution research international
The conversion of Indonesian tropical peatlands has been associated with the recurring problems of peatland fires and smoke affecting humans and the environment. Yet, the local government and public in the affected areas have paid little attention to the impacts and costs of the poor air quality on human health. This study aims to analyse the long-...
The conversion of Indonesian tropical peatlands has been associated with the recurring problems of peatland fires and smoke affecting humans and the environment. Yet, the local government and public in the affected areas have paid little attention to the impacts and costs of the poor air quality on human health. This study aims to analyse the long-...
Published in Current Environmental Health Reports
Purpose of ReviewWe describe evidence regarding human exposure to microplastics via seafood and discuss potential health effects.Recent FindingsShellfish and other animals consumed whole pose particular concern for human exposure. If there is toxicity, it is likely dependent on dose, polymer type, size, surface chemistry, and hydrophobicity.Summary...
Published in Advances in Agronomy
Historically, organic amendments—organic wastes—have been the main source of plant nutrients, especially N. Their use allows better management of often-finite resources to counter changes in soils that result from essential practices for crop production. Organic amendments provide macro- and micronutrients, including carbon for the restoration of s...
Published in Encyclopedia of Environmental Health, Five-Volume Set
With increasing globalization, many goods are produced outside the region where they are consumed. To ensure progress toward sustainability, it is becoming crucial to assess – and minimize when possible – the local and global environmental health impacts associated with global production chains and consumption in different regions of the world. Lif...
Committee Chair: Steinemann, Anne; Committee Member: Caress, Stanley; Committee Member: Immergluck, Daniel; Committee Member: Norton, Bryan; Committee Member: Vidal, Avis
