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European Centre for Environment & Human Health

@ecehh.org

A transdisciplinary centre conducting cutting edge research into the complex links between climate, environment, and health. Part of the University of Exeter Medical School and based in Cornwall, UK. https://www.ecehh.org

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health@ecehh.org · last wk.

The Peninsula Forum "wasn’t just another event series, it was a vital bridge between academic research and the real-world challenges faced by businesses, communities, and policymakers." Emma McBurney shares her take on our ever-evolving and collaborative forum. www.ecehh.org/news/looking...

15yrs | Looking back on the evolving Peninsula Forum | ECEHH

Emma McBurney on a vital bridge between academic research and the challenges faced by businesses.

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health@ecehh.org · 3w ago

"I had heard of Cornwall before I moved here, but I never imagined it would become my second home." Dr Monika Walia chronicles her journey from Delhi to Penzance, and explains how the unique day-to-day life at the Centre has helped her find home amongst the chaos. www.ecehh.org/news/15yrs-b...

15yrs | Bringing the world together in Cornwall | ECEHH

Monika Walia chronicles her journey from Delhi to Cornwall, and explains why the Centre feels like home.

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Sensing Climate @sensing-climate.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Keen to hear more about our ongoing work on emergency preparedness, climate resilience & disability in Scotland? Read this guest news piece about our November workshop with Inclusion Scotland & ERCS by Maia Pace, Elaine Paterson & Fin Tams-Gray! sensing-climate.com/news/disabil...

Disability-inclusive climate emergency planning in Scotland — Sensing Climate

We’re delighted to share this guest piece by Maia Pace, Elaine Paterson and Fin Tams-Gray. It reflects on discussions held during our disability and climate emergency preparedness works...

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University of Exeter, Cornwall@cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 8mo ago

A unique partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust received a prestigious award. The ‘Shaping Landscapes for People and Nature to Thrive’ partnership was a winner at the Knowledge Exchange UK Awards in the Strategic Partnerships category. @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social

Exeter and National Trust partnership wins Knowledge Exchange award

A unique partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust has received a prestigious award. The 'Shaping Landscapes for People and Nature to Thrive' partnership was a winner at the Knowledge Exchange UK

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health@ecehh.org · 9mo ago

How can natural infrastructure reduce health inequalities? Prof Ben Wheeler is exploring: "Geographical health inequalities in the UK are stark...the gap in healthy life expectancy across local authorities in England is around 20 years." www.ecehh.org/news/nature-health-inequalities-webinar/

Webinar report on planning, health inequalities, and nature | ECEHH

Over 350 participants recently joined us for a webinar exploring links between nature and health inequalities.

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health@ecehh.org · 9mo ago

Monitoring air quality with the help of dodos? Dr Jo Garrett and Dr Hanbin Zhang explain all from a "lively and meaningful collaboration between scientists, artists, and the public – bringing together different ways of seeing and sensing the city’s air." www.ecehh.org/news/sensing...

Sensing Exeter’s air quality – a bird’s eye view | ECEHH

Researchers recently held a creative air quality tour through Exeter – could children spot all the dodos?

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health@ecehh.org · 10mo ago

To support respectful discussions about disability and the climate crisis, @sensing-climate.bsky.social has launched ‘Crip Up Climate Conversations’. "Vulnerability is created by our society not by our bodies, and it doesn’t have to be that way." ecehh.org/news/guidance-climate-disability/

Supporting conversations around climate and disability | ECEHH

A new guidance series aims to support respectful, inclusive conversations about disability and the climate crisis.

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health@ecehh.org · 10mo ago

Countless drugs & chemicals now coexist in the environment, mixtures "that may be quietly shaping the evolution of antibiotic resistance." The fantastic Dr April Hayes explains how: theconversation.com/growing-cocktail-of-medicines-in-worlds-waterways-could-be-fuelling-antibiotic-resistance-266945

Growing cocktail of medicines in world’s waterways could be fuelling antibiotic resistance

Every flush sends traces of our medicines into rivers. When antibiotics mix with common drugs like painkillers or hormones, bacteria can evolve to resist treatment.

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University of Exeter, Cornwall@cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 10mo ago

For the first time, how mixtures of commonly used medications, which end up in our waterways and natural environments, might increase the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been shown in new research from @ecehh.org ex.ac.uk/dW9 @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social @hls.exeter.ac.uk

“Cocktails” of common pharmaceuticals in our waterways may promote antibiotic resistance

New research has shown, for the first time, how mixtures of commonly used medications which end up in our waterways and natural environments might increase the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria. When humans or animals

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health@ecehh.org · 10mo ago

🌎 It's World Mental Health Day 🌎 "This year, Britain reached 40˚C, just as children were finishing school for summer holidays. What is the reality of being faced with those temperatures as a parent?" PhD student Kat Runnalls explores that question... ecehh.org/news/climate-mental-health-parents

Climate change and mental health – what about parents? | ECEHH

To mark World Mental Health Day, Kat Runnalls explores the impacts of climate change on parents and carers.

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University of Exeter, Cornwall@cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 11mo ago

A study led by researchers from the University of Exeter, Cornwall has found that more than a third of children don’t play outdoors after school and one in five don’t at weekends, raising concerns about children’s physical and mental health. @ecehh.org

A third of children don’t play outdoors after school, study finds

New research has found more than a third of children don’t play outdoors after school and one in five don’t at weekends, raising concerns about children’s physical and mental health. The study from th...

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health@ecehh.org · 12mo ago

For UN World Humanitarian Day, Dr Anna Conzatti explores how shelter in times of crisis is not just about protection from the elements, but "about enabling people to live, recover, and rebuild in conditions that do not harm their health." ecehh.org/news/humanitarian-shelters-health/

Humanitarian shelters and the health of displaced populations | ECEHH

To mark World Humanitarian Day, Dr Anna Conzatti highlights how emergency shelters can impact health.

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health@ecehh.org · last yr.

How might spending time in nature affect people with anxiety or depression? Listen to Dr Katie Gibbs talk through the 'Greengage' project on BBC Radio Cornwall, assessing a 6-week programme of "nature-based activities at fantastic sites across Cornwall." ecehh.org/news/nature-anxiety-depression/

Can nature help tackle anxiety and depression? | ECEHH

Dr Katie Gibbs discusses new research on how nature might affect anxiety and depression with BBC Radio Cornwall.

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