Air Pollution

A study of more than 2.7 million marathon performances has found that higher levels of air pollution on race day were associated with significantly slower finishing times, with recreational runners affected more than elite athletes. The group of researchers at the University of Leicester, funded by the National Institute for…

Almost nobody wants a data center for a neighbor. Residents fear noise and air pollution, excessive energy and water use and the loss of open land. In Pennsylvania, a hot spot for new data centers, researchers see an opportunity to solve some of these issues by taking advantage of a…

Home › World › Dirty air causes 8 million deaths worldwide in 2023, costs $... World Pollutant particles reach "any organ" in the body, including the brain, contributing to cognitive decline and diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and dementia Political will, rather than technology, is now the main obstacle, say…

Shutterstock Even botanical and essential oil-based cleaners can release fragrance compounds that react with indoor ozone, creating an unexpected source of ultrafine air pollution. The scent of a freshly cleaned home may hide a burst of invisible pollution that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Fragrance chemicals released by common…

In a meta-analysis of 29 studies, increasing exposure to fine and coarse particular matter was tied to increased risks for death by suicide, attempted suicide, and suicidal ideation. The researchers suggested that air pollution may trigger chronic inflammation and neurotoxicity, impairing brain function and reducing stress resilience and mood regulation.…

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Northern India experiences some of the world's worst winter air pollution, with dangerous episodes often prompting emergency control efforts. In major cities like Delhi, the Air Quality Index has reached levels above 999 – over 30 times the World Health Organization's safety limit. A new study finds that much of…

Cleaner engine standards and a gradual uptake of electric vehicles have been credited with helping improve Auckland’s air quality over recent years. But for policymakers working to tackle city traffic pollution, another problem remains: not all of it comes from vehicle exhaust pipes. Cars, trucks, vans and buses all generate…

The seventh International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, observed on September 7, 2026, places the economic case for integrated clean-air and climate action at the centre of the global conversation. For Pakistan, that message could not be more timely. Air pollution is no longer a seasonal inconvenience confined…

Home › World › Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak over air pollution, c... World Authorities said the Air Pollutant Index (API) in Serian reached 519, exceeding the critical level of 500. Kuching riverside in the city center is shrouded in thick haze in Kuching, Sarawak state, Malaysia, Friday, Sept. 4,…