194 scientists from 39 countries, engaged in the study of biological and health effects of electromagnetic radiation, appeal to the UN and WHO to exert strong leadership in fostering the development of more protective EMF (electromagnetic fields) guidelines. 15079 Read on...
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Glyphosate classified by WHO as a probable human carcinogen
The world’s most popular herbicide, glyphosate, has been listed as a probable human carcinogen. Glyphosate is used in conjunction with 80% of genetically modified crops and accounts for around 25% of the global herbicide market. 13906 Read on...
Smoking when pregnant causes baby to writhe in distress
4-D ultrasound scans of fetuses show that babies writhe in the womb when their mother smokes; a non-smoking mother’s baby does not. 13891 Read on...
What will it take to create a tobacco-free world?
The Lancet launches a campaign for a tobacco-free world by 2040. As a contrast to the extraordinary growth of the tobacco industry, especially in the Middle East and Africa, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) presents the case for an ambitious new global tobacco control goal – a world essentially free of tobacco […] Read on...
A ground-breaking decision – Smoke-free zones piloted in England to protect children
The city of Bristol in south-west England has turned two squares that are very popular with families with young children into smoke-free zones. 13674 Read on...
The 19th International “New Scientific Outlook” World Congress: Extracts from the lectures
Learn more from our recent lectures from the World Congress of The World Foundation for Natural Science. For further information we welcome your enquiries and invite you to contact us. 3551 Read on...
