Where the chips fall: environmental health in the semiconductor industry

Article Abstract:

Issues discussed concern the human and environmental health effects of the manufacture of semiconductors, which involve hazardous and carcinogenic chemicals. Topics addressed include worker exposure to unsafe chemicals, liability for hazardous working conditions and environmental damages, and efforts to improve the environmental policies of computer chip manufacturers.

Research, Semiconductor industry, Laws, regulations and rules, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Environmental policy, Environmental health, Semiconductors, Toxic torts

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Making house calls: using telecommunications to bring health care into the home

Article Abstract:

An evaluation is presented on telemedicine, or the use of information technology to provide the public with health information and diagnostic references. Topics include patient/user confidentiality issues, the increasing availability of the Internet and automated assessment of a user's home environment.

Evaluation, Telemedicine, Communication in medicine, Medical communication

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Y2K: the moment of truth

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the possible environmental impact of the Y2K bug. Many of the systems which control pollution and regulate environmental hazards use computer software and microchips susceptible to the Y2K-related malfunction.

Prevention, Year 2000 transition (Computers), Pollution

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