Pollution, hazardous waste, and many other environmental problems create major health threats to people around the world.

In this section, 25 Articles explore major health concerns and the environmental factors that are creating these threats.

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Environmental Health Information Service – A US-based project that provides various reports on environmental health issues and databases of health information.

Environmental Health Project – An environmental health organization that works with agencies in the developing world to try to eradicate harmful diseases.

Healthcare EnviroNet – An organization that promotes environmentally sustainable development in healthcare.  Issues and information are given at the site.