When I was employed by Johnson and Johnson over a decade ago, sustainability became one of the focus areas; but, at that time, sustainability was primarily environmental stewardship of manufactured products and ensuring proper we management throughout their life cycles. The idea of sustainability has morphed into a term that includes not only the life…
Category: Risk Assessment
Air Pollution Linked to Autism
A newly released study links exposure to fine particles found in vehicle exhausts, industrial emissions and other sources of outdoor pollution to increased risk of children developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by up to 78%. Associate Professor Yuming Guo of Monash University, where the study was conducted, was quoted as saying, “The serious health effects…