Air Pollution

The impacts of air pollution on human health, economies, and agriculture differ drastically depending on where on the planet the pollutants are emitted, according to a new study that could potentially incentivize certain countries to cut climate-changing emissions. Led by The University of Texas at Austin and the University of…

Our environment is significantly affected by increasing pollution. This damage can cause various deadly diseases in human beings. The air pollutants are directly linked with the composition and function of the gut microbiome in adults. But this is neglected in infancy as exposure to air pollution in the first six…

Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index may reach "Serious" level *************************************************************************************      The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has recorded higher than normal air pollution levels since September 10. According to the EPD's forecast, it is expected that the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) at some monitoring stations may reach…

Researchers identified a mechanism for how air pollution can trigger lung cancer in people who've never smoked, according to a study presented at a major oncology conference on Saturday. Why it matters: Poor air quality was attributed to more than 250,000 lung cancer deaths around the world in 2019. Warming…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Scientists said Saturday they had identified the mechanism through which air pollution triggers lung cancer in non-smokers, a discovery one expert hailed as "an important step for science—and for society". The research illustrated the health risk posed by the tiny particles produced by burning fossil fuels,…

Scientists say they have identified the mechanism through which air pollution triggers lung cancer in non-smokers, a discovery one expert hailed as “an important step for science – and for society”. The research illustrated the health risk posed by the tiny particles produced by burning fossil fuels, sparking calls for…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new study led by researchers at UCL and the Francis Crick Institute has demonstrated for the first time how air pollution can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked. The research found that exposure to tiny pollutant particles that are 3% of the…

The third annual celebration of International Day of Clear Air for blue skies was yesterday celebrated in Accra, on the theme “The air we share.” The day, set aside by the United Nation (UN) Environment is to raise awareness and rally global players to address the causes of air pollution…

Author of the article: New prevalence figure 22–126% higher than previous estimates Prevalence expected to reach 592 million by 2050 Researchers urge global action on smoking cessation and air pollution reduction BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over 480 million people worldwide likely suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary…

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will on Monday chair a crucial meeting to discuss department-wise responsibilities under the 15-point winter action plan to fight air pollution in the season. Officials said the minister will designate "special tasks to departments concerned which will have to furnish a detailed report on curbing…