Monthly Archives: December 2016

Clearing the air

Posted on December 9, 2016 by modernsceptic

Air pollution is a high-profile issue. Half a century ago, coal was still the main source of domestic heat and electricity. City buildings were covered in a permanent layer of soot deposited from the air, the rest being breathed in … Continue reading →

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Health, safety and unintended consequences

Posted on December 2, 2016 by modernsceptic

As average life expectancy continues to increase and everyday life for most people in the developed world is safer than it has ever been, the pressure to eliminate remaining hazards has not abated. Now that infectious diseases are no longer … Continue reading →

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