What are the biggest chemical, pesticide, and hazardous waste-related risks to the environment and human health, both in the UK and globally? What are the costs of inaction? How are these risks most effectively monitored and managed, and what is the role of government?
Background
We need to understand the risks associated with the chemicals we use as well as their impacts on the environment, and the role of government and others to prevent harm, in line with the goals of the 25 Year Environment Plan:
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Precision Environmental Health
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Funded by: NERC
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the risks associated with environmental chemical mixtures and proposes a framework for hazard assessment and regulation.
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Linking environmental fate and behaviour studies with the toxicology and epidemiology of organic pollutants
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Funded by: NERC
Why might this be relevant?
The project investigates the neurotoxicological effects of pesticides, which is relevant to understanding the risks to human health and the environment.
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PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF RISKS FROM CHEMICALS
PARC is an EU-wide research and innovation partnership programme to support EU and national chemical risk assessment and risk management bodies with new data, knowledge, methods, networks and skills to address current, e...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on assessing risks from chemicals and their impact on human health and the environment, aligning with the question's objectives.