Tag: risk assessment
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Scientists Warn Against Trying to Dim the Sun to Cool the Planet
Rising Interest in Solar Geoengineering Faces Rising Scrutiny As global temperatures climb and climate impacts intensify, researchers are exploring a controversial idea: dimming the Sun to cool the planet. Solar geoengineering, also known as solar radiation management, involves releasing aerosols or other particles into the stratosphere to reflect some of the Sun’s energy back into…
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Asbestos Experts Warn Government Move Could Weaken Safety Oversight
Background: Why asbestos safety matters Asbestos remains a persistent public health challenge in many countries, linked to serious diseases including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. The integrity of safety systems that monitor, control, and regulate asbestos exposure is critical for workers, property owners, and the public. When policymakers consider changes to these controls, fear mounts…