Levels of trace metals inside can be higher than the sources of contamination outside. It underscores the need for households to take care to prevent those contaminants being brought indoors.
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Fifty years ago, the Salton Sea was a draw for boaters and fishermen; today it’s an ecological time bomb. Two water experts who served on a state review panel describe its proposed rescue plan.
This new exhibition at Hobart’s Mona captures Tomás Saraceno’s collaborations with research institutes.
New research reveals that the London Underground is polluted with small particles which may carry negative health effects for humans.
The first ever sound recording of a dust devil on Mars reminds us that there is a lot to learn about how they sculpt the landscape.
Atmospheric dust storms often follow wildfires and have serious impacts on human health and ecology.
It’s impossible to escape exposure to microplastics and a new study confirms they’re in household dust around the world. But the health risks appear surprisingly low, and vacuuming makes a difference.
It is best to leave your filth outside the door.
This is a transcript of The Conversation Weekly podcast episode published on January 27 2022.
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Trace metal exposure can lead to concerning neurocognitive effects in people of all ages.
The Centers for Disease Control has announced a new, stricter standard for lead poisoning in children, which will more than double the number of kids considered to have high blood lead levels.
Australians have been sending their dust to our DustSafe program for us to analyse. Here’s what we’ve learned so far — and what you can do to reduce your dust risk.
Those directly exposed to toxic dust and trauma on and after 9/11 carry with them a generation of chronic health conditions, which are placing them at higher risk during the pandemic and as they age.
More 9/11 responders died from physical and mental health issues after the terrorist attacks than on the day itself. And survivors are still suffering 20 years later.
We analysed the dust in 32 homes across Sydney, and found significant levels of microplastics. But having hard, non-varnished floors and vacuuming at least weekly might help.
It was tiny dust that turned the sky orange.
Dust storms are not unusual, but intense ones have a wide range negative impacts upon multiple socioeconomic sectors. How do we address them?
From June through October, it’s not unusual for huge Saharan dust plumes to blow across the Atlantic. They can darken skies but also bring calmer weather and electric sunsets. Here’s how they form.
Combining design innovation methods with medical disciplines such as microbiology can help tackle health related challenges.
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Victoria's Chief Environmental Scientist, EPA Victoria; Honorary Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Australian Centre for Housing Research, University of Adelaide
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Chancellor's Professor of Earth Sciences and Executive Director, Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute, Indiana University
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Adjunct Fellow, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
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Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, James Cook University
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Assistant Professor, International Studies, Simon Fraser University
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Associate Professor of Physical Geography, University of Plymouth
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Chief Scientist, Earthwatch Australia, Honorary Senior Research Fellow, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
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Academic Casual, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
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Editor and Co-Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
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Associate Science Editor & Co-Host of The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
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Lecturer in East Asian Studies, University of Sheffield
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Professor of Epidemiology, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, Investigator for UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute; Affiliated Investigator NHMRC Centre for Air Pollution, Energy and Health Research, Associate Investigator the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, UNSW Sydney
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Marine Scientist, James Cook University
