Air Pollution

(Oona Tempest / KFF Health News) In the 1990s, residents of Mexico City noticed their dogs acting strangely — some didn’t recognize their owners, and the animals’ sleep patterns had changed. At the time, the sprawling, mountain-ringed city of more than 15 million people was known as the most polluted…

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Back to homepage / Europe Air pollution still causes more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in under 18's across Europe and increases the risk of chronic disease later in life, the EU environmental agency said Monday. Issued on: 24/04/2023 - 00:22 2 min The Eiffel Tower is surrounded by…

Updated 1 month ago · Published on 20 Apr 2023 3:40PM · About 2.4 million people in Thailand have sought hospital treatment for medical problems linked to air pollution since the start of the year, health officials say. – EPA pic, April 20, 2023. ABOUT 2.4 million people in Thailand…

BBC investigation ‘casts doubt’ over Greek coastguard’s account of migrant shipwreck LONDON: The BBC has uncovered evidence it claims calls into question a Greek coastguard’s account of the recent migrant shipwreck in which hundreds are thought to have died. Greek officials initially claimed that between 5:40 p.m. and 10.40 p.m.…

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Health The latest evidence suggests that indoor air quality can be as bad as a city street at rush hour. The good news is that making a few simple changes at home can help reduce the risks to your health By Graham Lawton Kyle Ellingson AS I weave through the…

Recent research from the University of Leicester, UK, has identified that air pollution affects the intricate web of microbes that are all around us. Populations of bees are also declining worldwide, so the Leicester team are investigating whether these two factors are connected. Researchers are now looking into the effects…

Air Filters are Gaining Popularity due to their Ability to Reduce the Risk of Respiratory Illnesses and Improve Indoor Air Quality. Global Air Filter Media Market to 2033: Decrease in the Quality of Air Globally is Expected to Contribute to Growth. North America is projected to lead the market by…

The United States currently gets nearly 20% of its electricity from nuclear energy. With 92 reactors dispersed around the nation, the United States boasts the largest nuclear fleet in the world. Many of these power plants have operated for over 50 years and are nearing the end of their anticipated…