The reactivity of Ozone on the skin
Introduction Human skin, as the largest organ in the body, is defined as “a protective covering for the surface of the body” and comprises of two distinct layers, the epidermis and the dermis (Gosling, et al.…
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The problems of using natural soap alternatives
From my previous post, it is clear that our consumption of soap is unlikely to reduce much due to soap’s essential role in keeping us not only physically clean but also providing that psychological feeling…
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Soap and its cleaning the environment the wrong way
When we think of soap, we tend to think of its cleansing properties, removing the toxins that contaminate our skin and leaving behind a nice pleasant feel on the skin. The problem is what happens…
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The Ajka Alumina Dam failure and why it matters
Brief introduction In 2010, the tailings dam at the Ajka alumina plant in Western Hungary was breached, releasing highly toxic elements into the environment. The red sludge would pose a threat to not just…
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The aftermath of the Mad cow disease scandal
Figure 1: Do you want your brain to look like this? Source: (Icahn School of Medicine 2023) Brief introduction On 20 March 1996, the UK government formally recognised that consuming contaminated cattle can result…
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The implications from The Seveso Disaster
Greetings, and welcome to the first post of this blog. The upcoming posts will focus on a key disaster as a case study that may not be as well known. However, the consequences of these…