Human Health
Coverage of Human Health in the Nexus archive.
- France: Environment minister quits over pesticide bill
France's environment minister Monique Barbut resigned in protest against the reintroduction of pesticides linked to health and bee population harm. President Emmanuel Macron refused to accept her resignation.
- Blinded by the light pollution: Cities seek to restore night
Artificial lights are causing light pollution that obscures the night sky, harms human health, and disrupts ecosystems. Cities are exploring solutions to mitigate this issue without eliminating artificial lighting entirely.
- Fury in Cornwall over herbicide plan to tackle weeds
A council in Cornwall has proposed using glyphosate to control roadside weeds, sparking public outrage due to concerns about potential harm to humans and the environment. The herbicide was largely phased out in the region over the past decade amid similar concerns.
- The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE: Strange chemical is 'widely present' - and scientists have no idea what it does to human health
A mysterious chemical pollutant has been detected globally, raising concerns due to unknown effects on human health. Scientists are investigating its prevalence and potential risks.
- The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE: Strange chemical is 'widely present' - and scientists have no idea what it does to human health
A mysterious chemical pollutant has been detected globally, raising concerns due to its widespread presence and unknown effects on human health. Scientists currently lack sufficient understanding of its potential risks.