Disease causing bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotic drug treatment. Diseases once controlled by antibiotics are re-emerging as serious risks to human health. This POSTnote outlines the hazards posed by resistant bacteria, the sources of resistance in the environment and measures that may reduce these risks globally.
Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment (350 KB , PDF)
Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment (350 KB , PDF)
A POSTnote describing hormone treatments that may be used to treat gender dysphoria in children and young people. It summarises the evidence on their safety and effectiveness, and highlights stakeholder perspectives.
This POSTnote summarises the multiple challenges facing the horticulture sector, the role of innovations in addressing these and the barriers to their adoption.
This POSTnote considers transitions to meet environmental targets and how their costs and benefits for different members of society can be distributed fairly.
