Air Pollution

Pollution is a 'significant' problem at 401 national parks, report says

Although there is ample evidence that air pollutionspecifically airborne particulate matteris associated with an increased risk of premature death, it is still not known which specific particles are responsible for this effect. The Barcelona Institute for Glo…

Even a short stay for travelers in cities with high levels of air pollution leads to breathing problems that can take at least a week from which to recover, a new study shows. Led by researchers at NYU School of Medicine, the study is the first of its kind, …

New Delhi's Deadly Air

New York City Clean Air Taxi rules are successful in cutting emissions and reducing air pollution, according to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Drexel University. Between 2009 and 2015, the legislation…

In a comprehensive study, researchers from Texas A&M University have determined that harmful particulate matter in the atmosphere can produce birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy using the animal model. The team of researchers from Texas A&…

Greenpeace has released an interactive map showing air pollution in Russia. SOS Air shows air pollution data from road traffic, landfill and industrial sources. It also shows the latest air pollution readings from monitors across the country and the air pollu…

Spotted: The Seoul-based Hanwha Galleria shopping mall is using media art installed on its exterior to inform pedestrians of fine-dust levels. The feature uses red and green colour hues of to indicate the levels of pollution. For example, if fine-dust concen…

Q.Dear Umbra, Do the health benefits of riding a bike outweigh the exposure to air pollution? –Having Elevated Anxiety Riding Two-wheelers A. Dear HEART, No environmental decision can just be simple, right? Using alternative transit like biking, walking, …

According to the World Health Organisation, pollution is responsible for millions of deaths annually. (Photo by Getty Images) Being exposed to traffic-related air pollution can alter brain chemicals in children, increasing the risk of mental disorders such a…