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<keyword id="22976106" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="indoor" source="keywords">Indoor</keyword> <keyword id="19900550" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="air-pollution" source="keywords">air pollution</keyword> is a bigger <keyword id="21117961" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="health-risk" source="keywords">health risk</keyword> than <keyword id="20543591" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="outdoor" source="keywords">outdoor</keyword> air pollution in India, and sometimes cities are cleaner than nearby villages where <keyword id="22976772" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="household-pollution" source="keywords">household pollution</keyword> is higher, according to the country's two top policy experts. Addressing the India <keyword id="20445293" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="clean-air" source="keywords">Clean Air</keyword> Summit (ICAS) 2024, Principal Advisor, <keyword id="19904190" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ministry-of-Health-and-Family-Welfare" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Ministry of Health and Family Welfare" meta.hostid="83" meta.entityid="Ministry of Health and Family Welfare">Ministry of Health and Family Welfare</keyword>, Soumya Swaminathan said, "Studies done in Delhi have shown that women's average exposure to high levels of <keyword id="20827287" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="black-carbon" source="keywords">black carbon</keyword> (women <keyword id="19895006" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="WHO" source="keywords">who</keyword> are mostly at home) is as much as auto-rickshaw passengers going around outdoor exposed to the ambient air pollution in Delhi, resulting in high systolic blood pressure." "Cities contribute less than 20 per cent to the overall state emissions, wherever they have been assessed, but household emissions predominate, ranging between 20 per cent and 40 per cent. Across the country, we are seeing is that sometimes cities are cleaner than the surrounding villages where household air pollution predominates," she said at the summit organised by think-tank Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy. This builds a strong case for expanding the scope of India's National Clean Air Programme (<keyword id="20133150" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="NCAP" source="keywords">NCAP</keyword>), which currently focuses on non-attainment cities. Air pollution is a major threat to public health and contributes to a significant amount of morbidity as well as mortality. Apart from PM2.5 and PM10, short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon, methane, ozone, and hydrocarbons have the potential to harm the environment and warm the atmosphere even more than CO2. Black carbon can cause chronic respiratory illnesses, lung cancer, emphysema, pneumonia, asthma, heart disease, and low birthweight. "In terms of reducing our life expectancy, globally, PM2.5 is contributing to about 2.3 years of life lost. Just below that is tobacco. In fact, there's so much attention on tobacco and global frameworks for control, but not the same level of attention has been paid to PM2.5 and certainly not the same level of commitments," Swaminathan said. The impact of air pollution is not limited to public health but has a significant economic cost as well. Recently, the World Bank published a study highlighting that air pollution has resulted in a loss of around USD 8.1 trillion in 2019, which is 6.1 per cent of the global gross domestic product (GDP). "We are always talking about air pollution as a problem but studies also show a strong economic case for action on clean air. There are significant positive consequences to investing in cleaning up the air in terms of the return on investments. We know air pollution is not just bad for our health, but it's also bad for agriculture, because it reduces the sunlight that's reaching the crops and it's bad for our economy or any country's economy as it deters people from coming and living or visiting those places," Swaminathan added. Kalpana Balakrishnan, Director, WHO Collaborating Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, said that the main barrier to shifting to clean cooking fuels that can help reduce household air pollution levels is finance. "If we give free LPG to women for two years, they are unlikely to shift back to biomass cooking even if you remove the subsidies," she said. Through Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) launched in May 2016, more than 100 million households in India received LPG cylinders by the end of March 2023. Studies shows over 50 per cent of the households that received new LPG cylinders under PMUY did not choose to refill it even once. Around a third of the world's population - 2.4 billion people globally (including 500 million people in India) - still lack access to clean cooking solutions. Although the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG) claims that the country's household LPG "coverage" stands at 99.8 per cent, the National Family Health Survey conducted in 2019-21 (NFHS-5) shows that 41 per cent of the population still cooks on biomass.

Indoor air pollution poses greater health risk than outdoor: Experts

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India’s <keyword id="23445999" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="carbonated-soft-drinks" source="keywords">carbonated soft drinks</keyword> (CSD) segment has hit a roadblock, unable to expand and reach its full potential, largely due to the high tax burden under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. A recent report from PTI, originally attributed to the economic think tank ICRIER says that despite the government’s initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the CSD industry is struggling to scale up due to the steep taxation. According to the report, India imposes one of the highest tax rates on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), with a total tax rate of 40% as of 2023. This figure is significantly higher than that of over 90% of the countries that tax SSBs, based on comparative data compiled by the World Bank. The report also added that global and domestic consumers are increasingly opting for low-sugar and zero-sugar varieties. Manufacturers around the world are reformulating their products to cater to health-conscious consumers, offering options like low-sugar, fruit-flavored, and zero-calorie drinks. In India, however, companies face an uphill battle. The high tax of 40%, irrespective of sugar content, is preventing firms from innovating and scaling their low-sugar or fruit-based CSD offerings. The report also highlighted that India, a leading global producer of fruits like mangoes and bananas, has untapped potential for incorporating these ingredients into the CSD sector. Yet, the country’s CSD industry lags behind other developing nations, such as Thailand and the Philippines, in terms of product variety and revenue generation. Despite generating $18.25 billion in revenue in 2022 and growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8% from 2017 to 2022, the sector remains underdeveloped. The report also underscored that India’s CSD market could be a major driver for investment and job creation, particularly in Tier 2 and 3 cities. However, the high tax rates, seen as a lucrative source of revenue for the government, are acting as a deterrent to the sector’s growth, preventing it from becoming a global competitor and unlocking its full economic potential. (With PTI inputs)

Indian consumers shifting towards low-sugar beverages, high GST rates stalling growth in carbonated soft drinks market

Nanoplastics and microplastics (NMPs) are sneaky invaders, hiding in the tap water we drink every day. These tiny fragments of plastic have already been linked to unsettling changes in gut health and antibiotic resistance, raising alarm bells about their impact on our bodies. But here’s some refreshing news: scientists have discovered a surprisingly simple solution — boiling your water. <h2>A kitchen hack for cleaner water</h2>Researchers, led by biomedical engineer Zimin Yu, have found that boiling water and then filtering it can remove up to 90% of nanoplastics and microplastics from tap water. “This simple boiling water strategy can 'decontaminate' NMPs from household tap water and has the potential for harmlessly alleviating human intake of NMPs through water consumption,” the team explains. Even better? You probably already have the tools you need in your kitchen: a pot to boil water and a simple stainless steel mesh to filter out any leftover bits. <h2>How does it work?</h2>The trick lies in the build-up of limescale — or calcium carbonate — when water is heated. If you’ve ever peeked inside a kettle, you’ve seen this chalky layer. When water is boiled, calcium carbonate naturally precipitates out of the solution, forming a crust. This crust traps NMPs on its surface, making it easier to filter them out. “Our results showed that nanoplastic precipitation efficiency increased with increasing water hardness upon boiling,” the researchers write. For example, in soft water (low in calcium carbonate), the process managed to remove about 25% of NMPs. Meanwhile, in hard water (higher calcium carbonate levels), the process removed up to 90% of NMPs. <h2>The harder the water, the better the results</h2>Hard water, often considered a nuisance because of limescale, might actually be a secret weapon against microplastics. The researchers found that the harder the water, the more effective the boiling process was at capturing and removing plastic fragments. In water containing 300 mg/L of calcium carbonate, NMP removal reached an impressive 90%. Even at lower levels, such as 80 mg/L, over a third of the plastics were filtered out. Using a simple tea strainer or other household filters, these lime-encrusted plastic fragments can be easily removed before the water is consumed. <h2>Why it matters</h2>Microplastics aren’t just a problem for the planet — they’re becoming an intimate part of our daily lives. Previous studies have identified plastics like polystyrene, polyethylene, and polypropylene in drinking water. While the long-term effects on human health remain uncertain, the evidence suggests we’re better off without them. “Drinking boiled water apparently is a viable long-term strategy for reducing global exposure to NMPs,” the researchers say. For many, boiling water before drinking it is already a cultural norm. But the researchers hope their findings will encourage more people worldwide to adopt this practice as plastics continue infiltrating our water sources. The findings of this research have been published in Environmental Science &amp; Technology Letters and can be accessed <a href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.estlett.4c00081">here</a>.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>US Steel's plant in Gary, Indiana, aims to deploy carbon capture to reduce its carbon footprint by 2026.</li><li>The technology will capture 0.5% of the steel mill's carbon dioxide emissions.</li></ul>A more-than-century-old steel mill in Gary, Indiana, plans to be a testing ground for a controversial <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/modularity-reshaping-climate-tech-and-infrastructure-startups-2024-2">climate technology</a>.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-first-commercial-carbon-capture-facility-opens-2023-11">Carbon capture</a> is coming to US Steel's GaryWorks plant on the south shore of Lake Michigan, which churns out the steel that shapes modern life, from buildings and bridges to cars and wind turbines.All that production comes with an environmental cost. GaryWorks is Indiana's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/ghgrp-state-and-tribal-fact-sheet">largest polluter of carbon dioxide</a>, federal data shows. US Steel said it can cut those emissions by about 0.5% a year by 2026 using technology from the company CarbonFree. If completed, the project would be the first commercial carbon capture at a steel plant."It's progress, not perfection," Erika Chan, US Steel's head of sustainability, told Business Insider. "We're excited about the possibilities and potential."That potential is up for debate. Many climate advocates and some researchers warn that carbon capture is an unproven distraction from other solutions that could rid steelmaking of a lot more fossil fuels and unhealthy pollutants. But those solutions are also in the early stages of development, and backers of carbon capture say curbing some emissions now is better than none at all.There's a lot at stake in the race to clean up steelmaking. Globally, the industry accounts for 8% of emissions. It's also one <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/decarbonize-steel-green-uk-scientists-how-to-cut-pollution-steel-2023-2">of the hardest to make green</a> because it requires a lot of power, heat, and coal and iron ore in most cases. Governments and companies are now pouring billions of dollars into projects trying to solve the problem.For its part, CarbonFree will spend about $150 million to build out its technology at GaryWorks, according to CEO Martin Keighley. He said his company can earn "strong returns" by selling calcium carbonate, a substance made from the captured carbon and other chemicals, to manufacturers of paint, paper, plastic, and pharmaceuticals. Once operational, CarbonFree can also claim about $3 million a year in federal tax breaks.<div type="image" title="A 3D rendering of CarbonFree's carbon capture technology at US Steel's plant in Gary, Indiana." height="2160" width="3840" msid="109035511" hostid="261" sizebytes="165578"></div>Keighley said an outside firm is vetting the carbon capture project at GaryWorks to verify that it will reduce emissions, even though a small amount of gas will be used to power the system.The company — which <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bp.com/en_us/united-states/home/news/press-releases/carbonfree-and-bp-collaborate-to-help-bring-carbon-capture-and-utilization-technology-to-industrial-sites-around-the-world.html">counts BP among its investors</a> — won't sell the captured carbon from GaryWorks for use in oil and gas production, Keighley added.Most of the carbon captured at industrial sites today is piped to oil fields and injected back underground to squeeze out more oil, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/supply-underground-injection-and-geologic-sequestration-carbon-dioxide">according to the EPA</a>. This fuels climate advocates' complaints that the technology will extend the life of the industry most responsible for the climate crisis.<h2>'Small drop in a very big bucket'</h2>Ben Inskeep, the program director of Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana, told BI that even if emissions reductions are realized at GaryWorks, it will be "a small drop in a very big bucket.""It's not a viable pathway to decarbonize GaryWorks," Inskeep said of carbon capture. "A lot of really terrible pollution will continue and this carbon capture project won't address the magnitude of the problem."Aside from being the top carbon dioxide emitter in Indiana, GaryWorks is also a top producer of other harmful air pollutants like carbon monoxide and particulate matter. The mill is <a target="_blank" href="https://globalenergymonitor.org/projects/global-blast-furnace-tracker/summary-tables/">among just 10 in the country</a> still using blast furnaces — the dirtiest way to make steel because they burn coal and iron ore. The residents of Gary, who are majority Black, <a target="_blank" href="https://grist.org/regulation/epa-crackdown-steel-mill-pollution-gary-indiana-lawsuits/">are suffering from the health effects</a>, Inskeep said."We've been advocating for truly sustainable steel that moves away from the blast furnaces," Inskeep said.Most American steelmakers have switched to cleaner electric-arc furnaces, which melt down scrap metal into new steel. There's also emerging technology that could avoid coal and natural gas altogether by using green hydrogen and renewable electricity — <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/decarbonize-steel-green-uk-scientists-how-to-cut-pollution-steel-2023-2">though it hasn't reached commercial scale</a>.Chan said both of those strategies are included in US Steel's goal to have net-zero emissions by 2050. She noted that US Steel acquired and expanded <a target="_blank" href="https://www.localmemphis.com/article/money/us-steel-mill-east-arkansas-economic-impact/522-7eb9a294-1a0f-4b38-8e04-5b984acd4af1">a site in East Arkansas</a> with electric-arc furnaces that have 70% to 80% lower emissions than blast furnaces.Those projects require a lot of capital, Chan said. CarbonFree's technology doesn't require US Steel to make new investments.Another American steelmaker, Cleveland Cliffs, in March announced it planned to spend about $1.4 billion in Ohio and Pennsylvania to replace a blast furnace with a "hydrogen-ready" plant and electrify other furnaces. The plan is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.clevelandcliffs.com/news/news-releases/detail/629/cleveland-cliffs-selected-to-receive-575-million-in-us">contingent on a potentially half-billion-dollar grant</a> from the Department of Energy.Inskeep said he'd like to see US Steel follow a similar path."These are companies making billions of dollars in profits a year," Inskeep said. "US Steel is in the process of being acquired, potentially. It's very capable of making very large investments."Chan said she couldn't comment on negotiations with Nippon Steel, a Japanese rivaltrying to take over the company. However, both are aligned on making climate action a priority, she added. The deal is under review by national security regulators, although President Joe Biden and The United Steelworkers union have opposed it.Meanwhile, CarbonFree aims to start running its carbon capture system at GaryWorks in 2026 and hopes to expand it over the 20-year agreement."I believe strongly that in the next 20 to 30 years, we will still be releasing Co2 from industrial steel, cement, refineries, and plastic making," Keighley said. "Let's stop those emissions now and do something useful with them."

North America's largest steel mill has a plan to reduce emissions and it's a perfect example of why carbon capture is so controversial 

<ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/climate-crisis-endangers-women-girls-pregnant-people-2022-3">Rising temperatures</a> and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/climate-change-alter-human-life-un-ipcc-report-2022-2">carbon dioxide levels</a> could make <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-climate-change-makes-allergies-worse-2019-5">allergies</a> worse for millions of people.</li><li>A new study projects that <keyword id="13400317" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="pollen" source="Orion">pollen</keyword> seasons will lengthen, with up to 200% more pollen by 2100.</li></ul>Millions of Americans may find themselves sneezing, wiping their runny <a href="https://www.insider.com/garlic-nose-congestion-clove-sinus-tiktok-trend-doctor-dangerous-2021-7">noses</a>, and even suffering asthma attacks more often in coming decades.That's because rising global temperatures and increasing <keyword id="13400319" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="carbon-dioxide" source="Orion">carbon dioxide</keyword> levels could extend and intensify pollen season in the US. A new <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-28764-0">study</a>, published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday, projects that pollen season could begin up to 40 days earlier and last up to 15 days later by the end of the century. At the same time, the amount of pollen emitted each year could increase by as much as 200%.That's bad <keyword id="11893589" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="news" source="Orion">news</keyword> for the 19.2 million US adults and 5.2 million children who suffer from hay fever — an allergic reaction to environmental irritants like pollen — according to the <a href="https://www.aafa.org/allergy-facts/">Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)</a>."We think of <keyword id="12314231" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="allergies" source="Orion">allergies</keyword> as stuffy noses and itchy eyes, but it also underlies asthma, which is a more serious condition," Patrick Kinney, an environmental <keyword id="11894571" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="health" source="Orion">health</keyword> professor at Boston University School of Public Health, who was not involved in the study, told <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/health/allergies/pollen-season-longer-intense-climate-changes-study-finds-rcna19892">NBC News</a>. "People will probably feel worse and need more medication as time goes on, and more people will likely become allergic to pollen, as well."Already, pollen season is getting longer. It has lengthened by about 20 days in the last three decades, with a 21% increase in pollen quantity, according to a 2021 <a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2013284118">study</a> in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.The new study adds to a growing body of research, which warns that trend will continue.<h2>Different plants' pollen seasons may stretch so far that they overlap</h2><div type="image" title="two black cars parked covered in yellow pollen" height="1800" width="2400" msid="90278686" hostid="261"></div>As spring brings warmer weather, it triggers various grasses, plants, and trees to produce pollen. When baseline temperatures get higher, however, they induce pollen bursts much earlier in the year.When warm temperatures last longer into the fall, it extends the pollen season for highly allergenic plants like ragweed. Higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can also lead plants to produce greater volumes of pollen.In the new study, University of Michigan atmospheric scientist Allison Steiner and graduate student Yingxiao Zhang ran computer models on 15 of the most common North American pollens, with projected changes in temperature and precipitation. The models showed how those factors might affect pollen production in the final 20 years of the 21st century. They compared those estimates to actual pollen data from 1995 through 2014.<div type="image" title="two women look at a laptop on a desk" height="1412" width="1883" msid="90278688" hostid="261"></div>Different trees normally produce pollen at different times of year — maple first, followed by oak and cottonwood in the Northeast, for instance. But Steiner and Zhang's models showed some of those pollen seasons stretching into each other as warmer temperatures cause them to last longer.Such overlapping seasons could "multiply the misery" for people with allergies, Kinney said."Pollen-induced respiratory allergies are getting worse with <keyword id="11896311" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="climate-change" source="Orion">climate change</keyword>," Zhang said in a press release. "Our findings can be a starting point for further investigations into the consequence of climate change on pollen and corresponding health effects."

A hotter planet will extend allergy season, researchers say. It could last nearly 2 months longer, with double the pollen.

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Skipping Meals: While it may seem counterintuitive, skipping meals can actually contribute to stomach upset. When you go for long periods without eating, your stomach acids can build up, leading to feelings of nausea and acidity when you finally do eat. Additionally, skipping meals can disrupt your body's natural rhythm and metabolism, making it harder to digest food properly when you do eat. Aim to eat regular meals and snacks throughout the day to keep your digestive system functioning optimally. 4. Eating Spicy or Acidic Foods: Spicy foods can be delicious, but they can also wreak havoc on your stomach, especially if you're prone to heartburn or acid reflux. Spices like chili peppers and hot sauce can irritate the lining of your stomach and esophagus, leading to discomfort and indigestion. Similarly, acidic foods like tomatoes, citrus fruits, and vinegar can trigger acid reflux and cause stomach upset in sensitive individuals. While you don't have to eliminate these foods entirely, it's essential to consume them in moderation and be mindful of how they affect your digestive system. 5. Consuming Too Much Fat: Fatty foods can be difficult for your stomach to digest, especially if you consume them in large quantities. Foods high in saturated and trans fats, such as fried foods, fatty meats, and creamy sauces, can sit in your stomach longer, leading to feelings of fullness and discomfort. Opt for leaner protein sources, like poultry, fish, and legumes, and choose healthier cooking methods, such as baking, grilling, or steaming, to reduce the amount of fat in your meals. 6. Eating Late at Night: Late-night snacking may be a comforting habit, but it can also disrupt your digestive system and interfere with your sleep. Eating close to bedtime can cause acid reflux, as lying down after a meal allows stomach acid to travel back up into the esophagus more easily. Additionally, late-night snacks are often high in calories and fat, which can lead to weight gain and digestive discomfort over time. Try to avoid eating for at least two to three hours before bedtime to give your body a chance to digest properly and promote restful sleep. 7. Drinking Carbonated Beverages: Carbonated beverages like soda and sparkling water can cause gas and bloating, leading to feelings of discomfort and stomach upset. The bubbles in these drinks can expand in your stomach, creating pressure and potentially causing acid reflux. If you're prone to digestive issues, it's best to limit your intake of carbonated beverages and opt for still water or herbal tea instead. 8. Eating Processed and High-Fiber Foods: Processed foods, such as fast food, frozen meals, and packaged snacks, are often high in fat, salt, and sugar, which can disrupt your digestive system and lead to stomach upset. Additionally, foods that are high in fiber, such as beans, lentils, and cruciferous vegetables, can cause gas and bloating, especially if you're not used to eating them regularly. While fiber is essential for digestive health, it's important to increase your intake gradually and drink plenty of water to help prevent discomfort. Our eating habits play a significant role in the health of our digestive system. By being mindful of how and what we eat, we can promote better digestion and reduce the risk of stomach upset. Incorporating healthy eating habits, such as eating slowly, practicing portion control, and choosing nutrient-rich foods, can go a long way toward supporting digestive health and overall well-being. Listen to your body, pay attention to how different foods affect you, and make adjustments as needed to keep your stomach happy and healthy. Note: The article is based on content generated by AI models like Bard and Chatgpt.

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Those fast-food wrappers, paper plates, and non-stick pans share a hidden danger you might not be aware of: a hefty dose of liver disease and cancer-causing "forever chemicals". These "forever chemicals," formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (<keyword id="20307473" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pfas" source="keywords">PFAS</keyword>), were a notable invention. Their strong carbon-fluorine bond makes them very strong, making them ideal for protecting food packaging and clothing. Even in landfills, PFAS stubbornly resist natural breakdown. Rainwater then carries them to our waterways, and eventually, to us. Numerous studies have investigated the effects of PFAS on our bodies, and unsurprisingly, the results aren't pretty. Exposure to these forever chemicals has been linked to <keyword id="464029" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="liver-damage" source="Orion">liver damage</keyword>, weakened immune and nervous systems, cancers, and even impaired brain development in newborns. PFAS have around since the 1950s, and studies suggest almost every adult in the US has some within their system. A recent study even found some German drinking water containing levels of forever chemicals exceeding safe limits. Fortunately, places like New Zealand and California are starting to ban these chemicals in commercial products. Naturally, you might wonder why we can't simply treat our water to remove these contaminants. Unfortunately, it's quite challenging, especially for large volumes. Traditional methods like activated carbon or reverse osmosis just clump the PFAS together, requiring further treatment and disposal – and the chemicals aren't even destroyed! In some cases, it even worsens environmental contamination. But there's a ray of hope! Researchers have discovered that bombarding the two most common types of PFAS – <keyword id="20660118" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pfoa" source="keywords">PFOA</keyword> from Teflon and PFOS from household cleaners and sprays – with high-energy electron beams can break them down, even in large amounts of water! This study showed that the <keyword id="2839306" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="electron-beam" source="Orion">electron beam</keyword> swiftly destroys the forever chemicals, making it potentially highly beneficial for treating groundwater using conventional methods. The researchers even believe it could be used directly on water from factories before it's released. While more research and development are needed for large-scale implementation, this breakthrough offers a promising avenue for tackling the "forever chemicals challenge. However, collaboration between scientists, industry, and the government will be crucial for advancing this technology and exploring its wider applications. In the meantime, public awareness and responsible use of PFAS-containing products can help prevent further contamination. The research supporting this article can be accessed <a href="https://news.fnal.gov/2024/01/researchers-at-fermilab-use-electron-beams-to-eradicate-forever-chemicals-in-water/" data-type="tilCustomLink">here</a>.

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<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/one-planet"></a><div type="image" title="seagrass" height="695" width="926" msid="102615693" hostid="261" sizebytes="81806"></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>Blue carbon stored in marine ecosystems could be crucial in the fight against the climate crisis.</li><li>Breakthroughs in satellite technology have helped commercialize blue-carbon credits.</li><li>But remote monitoring of seagrass, salt marshes, kelp forests, and mangroves remains flawed.</li></ul>The Bahamas made history last year when it announced it was to become one of the first nations to sell credits linked to the capture and storage of carbon in its waters.The Caribbean nation sized up its mangroves and seagrass meadows, both of which naturally trap CO2, and estimated it had about $300 million worth of assets it could sell to a voluntary carbon market littered with <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fund-carbon-removal-corporates-avoid-bad-credits-2023-2?r=US&amp;IR=T">corporations struggling to find high-quality credits</a>.At the time, the country's prime minister, Philip Davis, compared the sale of blue-carbon credits <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-28/the-bahamas-plans-to-sell-blue-carbon-credits-in-2022-pm-says?in_source=embedded-checkout-banner" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to that of a waste-collection service</a>, with the Bahamas dealing with the world's greenhouse-gas emissions — or "garbage."One credit represents a ton of carbon sequestered or prevented from entering the atmosphere. Over $50 billion worth of carbon credits have been predicted to be traded annually in the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/everything-carbon-markets-as-the-sector-heats-up-2022-3?r=US&amp;IR=T">voluntary</a> market, <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/sustainability/our-insights/sustainability-blog/cop27-accelerating-decarbonization" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to McKinsey</a>.Blue carbon, which is stored in coastal and marine ecosystems, has become an increasingly important asset in the fight against the climate crisis. It could represent one-fifth of the emissions reductions needed to keep within 1.5 degrees of warming, <a href="https://www.wri.org/insights/turning-tide-ocean-based-solutions-could-close-emission-gap-21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a 2019 report from the World Resources Institute found</a>.Coastal and marine ecosystems such as seagrass, salt marshes, kelp forests, and mangroves also help mitigate the effects of climate change, namely coastal erosion, sea-level rises, and floods, while providing a habitat for marine life. Green carbon, by comparison, is stored on land, usually in woodland projects.One thing the Bahamian effort is missing is "data and scalability," Dimos Traganos, a scientist with the Global Seagrass Watch, told Insider. His organization is building a seagrass- and seascape-monitoring service, which he said would plug that gap.It uses cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and satellites to monitor and verify the health and carbon storage of marine ecosystems, the latter being the basis of blue credits.The blue-carbon ecosystem is leaning heavily into these technologies in an attempt to avoid the accuracy and verification issues that have plagued terrestrial projects.<h2>Tech advances like 'going from dial-up internet to 3G'</h2>Satellites have hit a "tipping point" and have unlocked blue carbon, according to Guy Wolf, the founder and director of the Oxford University spinout OxCarbon."It's a bit like going from dial-up internet to 3G," he said.His nonprofit aims to bring transparency to carbon projects, including a mangrove project where satellite images are linked to visible forest characteristics and soil-sample data to establish quantities of blue carbon stored.Satellite monitoring is <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiehailstone/2021/12/01/can-satellite-technology-make-the-carbon-credit-market-more-transparent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">already established on land</a>, where it's used to determine tree types and the size and maturity of a forest without having to manually collect data, which makes it more scalable. This is all fed into a machine-learning model, along with other data, to estimate how much carbon is stored and how much could be stored.But it was difficult to differentiate degraded forest from mature forest over large sample areas, Wolf said. This affected the accuracy of carbon estimations. Older technology provides 30-meter resolutions, meaning every pixel on a picture is 30 square meters, so the area that can be looked at in depth is limited. Older satellites also don't show microchanges year by year, so by the time an issue occurs, it's likely too late, he added.<div type="image" title="Aerial of mangrove in seagrass bed, Islamorada, Florida." height="2242" width="2989" msid="102615694" hostid="261" sizebytes="1367372"></div>OxCarbon uses 50-centimeter resolution, which, together with advancements in computing power, means that the level of accuracy is now an "order of magnitude greater" across larger areas, he said."That's obviously a very scalable solution because even if the area is 10 times the size, you don't need extra manpower," Wolf said."It would cost a bit more, as you would need a bit more satellite imagery, a bit more computer processing, but that is a scalable solution that can expand 100,000 hectares," he added. "It is fast because once you've got the images, you process them."Carbon credits can then be verified and issued faster. "It's speed, accuracy, and scalability, all in one go," he said.With an <a href="https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/informationfor/media/2022-unis-os-574.html#:~:text=Since%20the%20beginning%20of%20the,launched%20over%20the%20next%20decade." target="_blank" rel="noopener">abundance of satellites in orbit</a>, photos can be snapped "every month, week, or whenever the satellite flies over," Thomas Merriman, a cofounder and the chief product officer of the carbon-credit-insurance provider Kita Earth, said. His company is betting on the quality of carbon projects, ensuring buyers receive the credits they buy even if something goes wrong. But the work is easily disrupted by cloud cover, which blocks the ability to take photos. <h2>Combating the clouds </h2>Mapping technology that can break through clouds is often attached to satellites. For example, light-detection and -ranging technology can even <a href="https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lidar.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">penetrate water to map the seafloor</a> or coastline, measure the marine environment's features, and survey its vulnerability."The challenge with anything that's under the water is the turbidity of the water. It's great if you've got really clear crystal waters. It is very bad in the UK," said Donna Lyndsay, the sustainability lead at the UK's mapping agency Ordnance Survey, which has worked with mangroves in the Middle East. Satellite data has to be paired with sonar, divers collecting information, or other field data, she added.Indeed, the Global Seagrass Watch combines its remote-monitoring data with field data. "There are 70 seagrass species. You cannot monitor all of them from space because some of those would be very, very sparse, very coarse, be sitting in turbid waters 20 to 30 meters deep," Traganos said. It's always important to ground-truth findings, he added. <h2>Carbon as a 'blunt tool'</h2>The end goal for many of these projects is to find and highlight hot spots of blue carbon and biodiversity to influence protection, conservation, and climate agendas. Traganos sees the Global Seagrass Watch slotting into an ecosystem of other projects that collectively help to monitor and protect the marine environment. Carbon is sometimes "a bit of a blunt tool," Kita's Merriman said. There's a wealth of data to unlock outside it; Merriman wants property developers to value the flood-defense services of mangroves, for example. "That's the next frontier, really," he added.Merriman also predicted the emergence of biodiversity credits, which would help to restore natural habitats.<div type="image" title="Pivotal's Zoe Balmforth" height="4160" width="5546" msid="102615696" hostid="261" sizebytes="495042"></div>"If you do right by nature, by biodiversity, there will be carbon benefit, either by storage or sequestration," Zoë Balmforth, an ecologist turned founder, said. Her company, Pivotal, conducts biodiversity surveys, including in coastal areas. "But the reverse is not always true. It can be true, but it's not always," she added.Cameron Frayling, Balmforth's cofounder, added: "Technology is the enabler that makes measurement scalable, but you still have to go on-site to deploy it. It's the same thing as on land. We can't do all of this by flying above something and taking pictures, whether it's lidar or satellite."

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In the realm of versatile kitchen companions and household remedies, <keyword id="460398" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="baking-soda" source="Orion">baking soda</keyword> reigns supreme. This unassuming white powder has gained a prominent place in kitchens and homes around the world due to its multifaceted applications. From leavening agent to cleaning agent, baking soda's prowess extends far beyond its simple appearance. In this article, we look into the introduction, composition, health benefits, culinary uses, types, purchasing and storage tips, as well as precautions and potential side effects associated with baking soda. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What is Baking Soda?" comment="subhead" text="What is Baking Soda?">What is Baking Soda?</cmsannotation> Baking soda is a white crystalline powder that releases carbon dioxide gas when it reacts with an acidic substance, such as vinegar or citrus juice. This reaction causes dough and batter to rise, making it a crucial leavening agent in baking. Scientifically known as sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), baking Soda is a chemical compound with a fascinating history. It's a staple ingredient in baking, cleaning, and personal care due to its unique properties. Originally derived from the ashes of plants, baking soda has been in use for centuries, finding its way into kitchens and households for both culinary and practical purposes. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Nutritional Value of Baking Soda" comment="subhead" text="Nutritional Value of Baking Soda"><keyword id="18489604" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="nutritional-value-of-baking-soda" source="Orion">Nutritional Value of Baking Soda</keyword></cmsannotation> Nutritionally, baking soda is relatively low in calories and does not provide significant macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, or fats. However, its role in cooking and various applications goes beyond nutrition, impacting the texture, taste, and appearance of a wide range of dishes. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Health Benefits of Baking Soda" comment="subhead" text="Health Benefits of Baking Soda"><keyword id="7344191" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="health-benefits-of-baking-soda" source="Orion">Health Benefits of Baking Soda</keyword></cmsannotation> Antacid Effect: Baking soda's alkaline nature makes it a common remedy for acid reflux and heartburn. Consumed in appropriate quantities, it can help neutralize excess stomach acid. Oral Health: Baking soda's mild abrasive properties make it a popular ingredient in toothpaste, aiding in gentle teeth cleaning and promoting oral hygiene. Skin Relief: Baking soda can be used as a soothing agent for skin conditions like sunburn and insect bites due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Other uses of Baking Soda Household Cleaning: Beyond its use in cooking, baking soda shines as a natural cleaning agent that can tackle stains, odors, and grease. Deodorizing: Baking soda's odor-absorbing qualities make it an effective natural deodorizer for refrigerators, shoes, and other enclosed spaces. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Culinary Uses of Baking Soda" comment="subhead" text="Culinary Uses of Baking Soda">Culinary Uses of Baking Soda</cmsannotation> In the culinary world, baking soda serves multiple roles: Leavening Agent: Baking soda is used in baking to create aeration and lift in dough and batter, resulting in lighter, fluffier baked goods. Tenderizing Meat: A baking soda rub can help tenderize meat by breaking down proteins and improving texture. Balancing pH: Baking soda can alter the pH of certain dishes, such as reducing acidity in tomato-based sauces. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to Store Baking Soda" comment="subhead" text="How to Store Baking Soda">How to Store Baking Soda</cmsannotation> When purchasing baking soda, look for brands that provide a clear, tightly sealed container. Ensure that the packaging is intact, as exposure to moisture can affect its quality. Store baking soda in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain its efficacy. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Precautions and Potential Side Effects" comment="subhead" text="Precautions and Potential Side Effects">Precautions and Potential Side Effects</cmsannotation> While baking soda offers numerous benefits, it's important to use it in moderation. Overconsumption or excessive use can lead to negative effects, such as electrolyte imbalances, digestive issues, and alkalosis (a condition where the body becomes too alkaline). <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Frequently Asked Questions" comment="subhead" text="Frequently Asked Questions">Frequently Asked Questions</cmsannotation> 1. Can I consume baking soda daily for health benefits? It's not recommended to consume baking soda daily, as excessive intake can lead to health issues. Consult a healthcare professional before incorporating it into your routine. 2. Is baking soda safe for teeth whitening? Using baking soda as a toothpaste occasionally can help with teeth cleaning and mild whitening, but excessive use may damage enamel. 3. Can baking soda be used for cleaning kitchen surfaces? Yes, baking soda's abrasive properties make it effective for cleaning countertops, sinks, and other kitchen surfaces. 4. Can baking soda replace baking powder in recipes? In some cases, baking soda can be used as a substitute for baking powder by combining it with an acidic ingredient like cream of tartar. 5. Is baking soda safe for sensitive skin? Baking soda can be harsh for sensitive skin, so it's advisable to perform a patch test before using it as a skincare remedy. baking soda is a versatile and invaluable ingredient that transcends culinary boundaries and finds a place in various aspects of our lives. From its role as a leavening agent to its applications in cleaning and health, baking soda's versatility continues to captivate. However, responsible and mindful usage is key to reaping its benefits without falling victim to potential side effects. As with any substance, consulting with professionals and experts is recommended when considering baking soda's integration into your daily routine. Note: The article is based on content generated by AI models like Bard and Chatgpt. <h3>SEE ALSO:</h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/food/fennel-seeds-its-nutritional-value-benefits-and-uses-of-fennel-seeds/articleshow/102908302.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Unveiling the delightful world of Fennel Seeds: Benefits, uses, and more</a>

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Hello,Welcome to Insider <keyword id="6354525" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="healthcare">Healthcare</keyword>. I'm Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer, back at the helm of this daily newsletter. Today in healthcare news:<ul><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/top-apple-health-exec-myoung-cha-leaving-for-carbon-health-2021-5">A top Apple Health exec is leaving to join Carbon Health</a>;</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/highest-paid-ceos-in-pharma-and-biotech-insider-compensation-analysis-2021-5"></a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/humana-investment-strategy-primary-care-clinics-home-health-tech-2021-5">Humana's pouring millions into startups to shape the future of healthcare</a>;</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/perceptive-advisors-joins-biotech-investment-boom-with-515m-fund-2021-5">The 3 things a biotech VC looks for in a startup's presentation</a>.</li></ul>If you're new to this newsletter, <a href="http://newsletter.businessinsider.com/join/4np/newsletter.businessinsider.com/join/4np/insider-healthcare">sign up here.</a> Comments, tips? Email me at <a href="mailto:lramsey@insider.com">lramsey@insider.com</a> or tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/lydiaramsey125">@lydiaramsey125</a>. Let's get to it...<h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/top-apple-health-exec-myoung-cha-leaving-for-carbon-health-2021-5"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/top-apple-health-exec-myoung-cha-leaving-for-carbon-health-2021-5">A top Apple Health executive is leaving for a startup that's trying to upend primary care for the masses</a></h3><ul><li><keyword id="6354427" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="apple">Apple</keyword>'s head of strategic bets in healthcare, Myoung Cha, is leaving the company.</li><li>He joined Apple in 2015 to help carve out its health strategy and partnerships.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/top-apple-health-exec-myoung-cha-leaving-for-carbon-health-2021-5">Cha is joining Carbon Health, a primary care startup, as president of home-based care and chief strategy officer. </a></li></ul><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/top-apple-health-exec-myoung-cha-leaving-for-carbon-health-2021-5">Blake Dodge has the scoop here&gt;&gt;</a><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/humana-investment-strategy-primary-care-clinics-home-health-tech-2021-5"><div type="image" title="retiree healthcare" height="1269" width="1692" msid="82575439" hostid="261"></div></a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/humana-investment-strategy-primary-care-clinics-home-health-tech-2021-5">How health-insurance giant Humana is shaping the future of healthcare by pumping billions into home health and medical clinic companies</a></h3><ul><li>Health insurer <keyword id="229137" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Humana">Humana</keyword> is using its cash to shape the future of healthcare outside of hospitals.</li><li>Humana has invested in home-healthcare companies such as DispatchHealth, Heal, and Kindred at Home.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/humana-investment-strategy-primary-care-clinics-home-health-tech-2021-5">It's also helping clinic upstarts such as Iora Health, ChenMed, and Oak Street Health expand.</a></li></ul><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/humana-investment-strategy-primary-care-clinics-home-health-tech-2021-5">Get the full story&gt;&gt;</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/perceptive-advisors-joins-biotech-investment-boom-with-515m-fund-2021-5"><div type="image" title="Perceptive Advisors" height="2676" width="3567" msid="82575444" hostid="261"></div></a><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/perceptive-advisors-joins-biotech-investment-boom-with-515m-fund-2021-5">Perceptive just raised $515 million to place bets on biotech startups. The fund's manager told us the 3 things he looks for in a startup's pitch.</a></h3><ul><li><keyword id="3590599" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Perceptive-Advisors">Perceptive Advisors</keyword> just raised a $515 million fund to bet on biotech startups.</li><li>In a crowded biotech investment field, Perceptive wants to stand out by being "entrepreneur friendly."</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/perceptive-advisors-joins-biotech-investment-boom-with-515m-fund-2021-5">One of Perceptive's portfolio managers revealed the myths and facts about what investors look for in a pitch. </a></li></ul><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/perceptive-advisors-joins-biotech-investment-boom-with-515m-fund-2021-5">Find out what they're looking for&gt;&gt;</a>More stories we're reading:<ul><li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/uber-lyft-to-provide-free-rides-to-covid-19-vaccine-sites-until-july-4-11620745200">The Biden administration is working with Uber and Lyft to provide free rides to vaccine sites through July 4</a> (The Wall Street Journal)</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/behavioral-science-holds-the-key-to-getting-more-americans-vaccinated-2021-5">Anti-vaxxers aren't the problem. Why our plan to get the rest of America vaccinated is wrong - and what we should be doing instead.</a> (Insider)</li><li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-11/ginkgo-said-to-agree-to-17-5-billion-merger-with-sloan-s-spac">Ginkgo is officially going public via SPAC in a deal that values the synthetic biology company at $17.5 billion</a> (Bloomberg)</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/italian-woman-6-doses-pfizer-coronavirus-vaccine-accident-2021-5">A 23-year-old Italian woman received 6 times the recommended amount of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine</a> (Insider)</li></ul>- Lydia

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