Although usage of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) has been banned in most countries, residues of HCHs and DDTs still exist in various environmental matrices owing to their environmental persistence and long-range transport. General population remain extensively exposed to them via the diet. OCPs are classified as carcinogens, and associated with elevated risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Given that the liver is a target organ for OCPs and it is susceptible to OCPs-induced injury, ...
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Cities globally are facing dual challenges of climate change and urbanization. To address these challenges, and reduce the overall adverse effects, climate change mitigation and adaptation deserve an equal priority for planning and action. Urbanization is one of the important drivers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with cities consuming 67-76% of global energy and generating 71-76% of CO2 emissions. At the same time, cities are at growing risks of extreme climate events due to the com...
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