Eco-Environment & Health

New in EEH:
Serum PFASs were associated with increased risks of multiple cardiometabolic diseases, with PFHxS affecting all 5 CMD categories. Inflammatory markers, especially serum ferritin, may play an important mediating role.

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#PFAS #PublicHealth #EEH

New article in EEH:
A global assessment of E. coli emissions from 58,502 WWTPs shows 78.3% exceed 3 log MPN/100 mL, revealing widespread microbial pollution and insufficient disinfection.
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#WaterQuality #Wastewater #EEH

🌍Using ML, this study maps global E. coli emissions from 58,502 WWTPs worldwide. 78.3% exceed 3 log MPN/100 mL. HDI-stratified discharge standards and disinfection upgrades could reduce non-compliance by up to 58%.
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#EEH #WaterQuality #Wastewater #Ecoli

🧬 New in EEH (Open Access): Genomic evidence links last-resort AR genes in E. coli between food animals & humans across China—>90% transmissions are cross-regional.
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#OneHealth #AMR

Can reducing coastal eutrophication increase neurotoxic mercury risks?
A new EEH Letter shows eutrophication mitigation may elevate methylmercury (MeHg) exposure in coastal food webs.
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#EcoEnvironmentHealth #Mercury

Winter roads hide a threat: deicing salt. 🚗❄️Millions of tons = soil harm, crop loss, broken carbon storage (hurts SDGs 2 & 15).Fix: Watershed management + proactive anti-icing + data prevention.Open study 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.ee... #WinterInfra

Pregnant women metabolize rice vs fish methylmercury differently! 🚰🐟New Hg isotope research finds rice MeHg breaks down faster—but cord blood still exceeds EPA limits in mining areas.Must-read for public health: doi.org/10.1016/j.ee... #FetalHealth #EnvironmentalToxicology

A breakthrough in methylmercury detoxification by primary producers could bridge gaps in mercury emission reduction and exposure.

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#Mercury #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs

New in EEH: Freeze–thaw cycles—not biodegradable microplastics—mainly control atrazine degradation and shift soil microbes in Mollisols. Thawing temperature is the key driver. OA: doi.org/10.1016/j.ee...
#soil #microplastics

Unexpected finding: DEHP plasticizer reduces submicron plastic stress in soil-lettuce systems. Co-exposure cut plastic root uptake by 19-64% and alleviated oxidative stress. Challenges combined pollution assumptions.
#EnvironmentalScience
DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2025.100184

Hey T2DM folks 👋 New #EcoEnvironmentHealth find: Serum PAEs boost stroke risk in type 2 diabetes!
Shiyang Zhang’s team saw clear dose-response links—no tie to CVD/CHD.
Free read: doi.org/10.1016/j.ee... #EnvHealth 🌍

Hey agro/env folks 👋 New #EcoEnvironmentHealth study: DEHP eases submicron plastic (SMP) stress in soil-lettuce!
Yu Wang’s team (UCAS) found DEHP cuts SMP uptake by 19%–64%, eases plant stress, and stabilizes soil bacteria.
Free read: doi.org/10.1016/j.ee...

Hey ocean/enviro folks 👋 New open-access #EcoEnvironmentHealth review: Zeshan unpack EFRs in oceans—where they hide, how they change, and how to track ’em. Free to read, share with your crew!
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🔍 Foshan Chikungunya Key: Climate + Urban Gaps
2025’s >4k cases: extreme weather (heat/rain) expanded Aedes, urban flaws fueled them, imported viruses hit.

Fixes: UAV checks, wastewater alerts, climate-smart cities.

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#EnvironmentalEpidemiology

⚠️ Coastal Tradeoff Alert: Mitigating eutrophication may up neurotoxic mercury (MeHg) risks—3 key pathways identified.
Fix: Integrated governance to balance both threats (aligns with #MinamataConvention).
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By Xiangyu Kong et al. | #CoastalEcology #MercuryToxicity

How “biodegradable” are biodegradable plastics in soil? 🌱

A new Eco-Environment & Health study introduces a high-throughput LC-MS workflow to quantify PBAT microplastics and trace their degradation products.

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#Microplastics #Soil #Biodegradation

Why must the Global South be at the center of the #EnergyTransition? 🌍
A new @ecoenvironhealth.bsky.social forum lays out 5 strategies for inclusive climate dialogues—from finance & tech transfer to digital engagement.

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#ClimateAction #GlobalSouth

Early-life residential greenness and sleep disturbances in preschoolers across 551 cities of China The nexus between early-life residential greenness and sleep health in children remains underexplored. This research investigated associations of earl…

🌳 More greenery, better sleep!

Study of 101,879 preschoolers in 551 Chinese cities found prenatal & postnatal greenness linked to better sleep & ~4% lower odds of disturbance.
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#ChildHealth #Sleep #Greenness #PublicHealth

Warming triggers polar carbon-mercury decoupling: Climate perturbation and biogeochemical disruption

Melting polar ice is releasing mercury into the Southern Ocean, disrupting the carbon–mercury balance and threatening ecosystems. Our study warns this biogeochemical tipping point demands urgent action.
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#ClimateChange #Mercury #Cryosphere

Lead exposure in the 21st century: Modeling a path from crisis to prevention

New commentary in EEH highlights the urgent need to address lead exposure in the 21st century.
From crisis to prevention—what will it take?
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#LeadExposure #EnvironmentalHealth #PublicHealth #EEH

Global data center expansion poses rising risks to human health—air pollution, water stress, and noise exposure. Estimated 1,300 US deaths annually by 2030. Urgent call for research and action.
📖 Read: https:/doi.org//10.1016/j.eehl.2025.100157
#PublicHealth #ClimateChange

Spatio-temporal dynamics of human-induced carbon emissions in Southeast Asia (1992–2022) based on nighttime light Understanding regional carbon emissions from human activities, particularly their spatio-temporal patterns, is essential for implementing decarbonizat…

New study reveals Southeast Asia's carbon emission patterns through nighttime light data analysis. Urban centers show accelerated growth while rural areas lag behind. The DMSP/VIIRS ML model provides insights for targeted climate action. #CarbonEmissions
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Blue Hg Dilemma and implications for Nature-based Solution and One Health Approach

New study warns of 'Blue Hg Dilemma': Coastal carbon sinks (mangroves/seagrass) store CO₂ but accumulate mercury (95% in vegetation), risking fisheries & health. Vital implications for #NatureBasedSolutions & #OneHealth #ClimateAction
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New soil models improve safety of wheat amid cadmium contamination A new study offers a new solution to tackle cadmium contamination in wheat, one of China's most vital staple crops.

Scientists developed ML models to predict cadmium in wheat using soil data (pH, Cd, CEC). Outperforms old methods, offers precise safety thresholds. Study in @ecoenvironhealth.bsky.social DOI:10.1016/j.eehl.2025.100154 #FoodSafety
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🚀 BIG NEWS! #EEH's FIRST #ImpactFactor is 17.6! Ranked #8/374 (top 2.1%) in Environmental Sciences (Q1). Grateful to our global research community for this achievement. #JCR2025 #AcademicTwitter

📣Big news! EEH's CiteScore jumps to 16.4 (↑49%), ranking top 4% globally in Enviro Sci, Ecology,Health& Toxicology. 2025 tracker: 19.1!

Huge thanks to our authors, reviewers & editors - this milestone is yours!

#EEH #ResearchExcellence #AcademicImpact

Lead crisis persists: 800M+ kids with elevated blood levels. New modeling reveals risks from old housing, contaminated water & poverty. Data-driven prevention needed. #LeadFreeFuture
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Data centers use 1.5% of global power but bring health risks: air pollution (1300 US deaths/year by 2030), 96dBA noise, and heavy water use. Solutions: renewables, water recycling & transparency. #GreenTech
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