Air conditioning in our workplaces doesn't just cool the air—it can also help trap particles from bushfire smoke and reduce our exposure to potentially harmful elements like soluble mercury, sulfate and nitrate, new research ...
Jan 22, 2024
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Bushfires currently burning in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania bring into sharp focus the fire risks Australian families face over the coming summer months.
Oct 4, 2023
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When we think of spring, we might imagine rebirth and renewal that comes with the warmer weather and longer days. It's usually a time to celebrate, flock to spring flower festivals and spend more time in nature.
Oct 2, 2023
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Portable air purifiers fitted with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters can substantially improve indoor air quality during bushfire events, according to new research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency.
Jul 31, 2023
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New research published in the Australian Journal of Rural Health has shown people who are forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, otherwise known as PTSD.
Aug 16, 2022
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New research has—for the first time—found a direct link between people's exposure to bushfire smoke and visits to Perth's metropolitan emergency departments within days.
Jul 20, 2022
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The physical and mental burden of prolonged exposure to bushfire smoke is vastly underestimated by official statistics that are based upon admissions into the health system, finds a large survey of residents affected by the ...
Oct 14, 2021
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Almost seven in 10 pregnant women and new mothers (65%) in the ACT and southeast New South Wales say they were severely exposed to bushfire smoke in our recent summer.
Oct 26, 2020
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A new survey developed by The Australian National University (ANU) will examine the effects of this year's bushfires and COVID-19 on pregnant women and their babies.
Aug 25, 2020
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Experts are calling for an independent national expert committee on air pollution and health protection to be urgently established following the catastrophic bushfire season in Australia.
Feb 24, 2020
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