Air Pollution

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Canadian wildfires are causing poor air quality across parts of the U.S., posing a health danger to millions of people. Experts say the air is especially harmful for more vulnerable populations, including older people and those with lung or heart issues. The best thing to do to protect yourself? Stay…

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PUBLISHED : 7 Jun 2023 at 05:35 Team effort: Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat and Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt bump fists at a meeting to discuss ways in which City Hall and the proposed government being formed an work in sync. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill) Move Forward Party (MFP) leader…

Citizens in northern Thailand have mounted a legal challenge against the prime minister and several government departments for inaction to tackle air pollution that experts say reduces people’s life expectancy and violates basic human rights.Air pollution levels in the northern city of Chiang Mai exceeded WHO guideline standards more than…

Environment DNA from plants’ and animals’ shed cells gets caught in air filters at pollution monitoring stations, providing a valuable source of data for tracking biodiversity By Matthew Sparkes Air quality monitoring stations, like this one at Auchencorth Moss near Edinburgh, UK, collect DNA from the environment National Physical Laboratory…

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For centuries, Alzheimer’s and related dementias — debilitating diseases that cause memory loss over time, particularly in the elderly — have caused grief and pain in millions of families around the world. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6.7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, that number is…

Credit: Scott Meltzer/public domain Traffic-related air pollution is a pervasive problem across the United States. Vehicle emissions are highest near major roadways with around 19% of the U.S. population living in the vicinity of a major roadway. In more densely populated states, like California, up to 40% live near a…

Researchers find windshield washer fluid is a surprisingly significant source of vehicle-related pollution. Oh, cars. It's no secret that automobiles are a tremendous source of air pollution, contributing to five classes of major air pollutants—nitrogen oxides, particulate matter (PM), ozone, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and carbon monoxide. Fortunately, there have…