Air Pollution

Exposure to air pollution and road traffic noise over several years may increase the risk of heart failure, according to new research from a large observational study. The study examined more than 22,000 female nurses based in Denmark, aged 44 and older, over a period of 15 to 20 years to…

Studies have shown air pollution is a major risk factor for respiratory infection -- the leading cause of death among children under five -- but bad air's specific impacts on developing bodies have remained somewhat of a mystery. A Stanford-led study reveals a link between tiny airborne particles and child…

M otorists in London should be charged based on how many miles they drive to tackle poor air quality and plug the gap in TfL’s finances, according to a leading thinktank. The Centre for London has called on TfL and the Mayor of London to introduce the measure following the…

T he dense smog of Beijing and the suffocating haze of New Delhi will be recreated in a series of ‘Pollution Pods’ set to be installed in King’s Cross on Friday. The immersive art installation, located in Granary Square, will replicate the environments of five different global locations to convey…

In a 14-year analysis of air quality across California, Stanford researchers observed higher levels of air pollutants within 2.5 miles of oil and gas wells, likely worsening negative health outcomes for nearby residents. The scientists analyzed local air quality measurements in combination with atmospheric data and found that oil and…

California Gov. Gavin NewsomGavin NewsomCalifornia faces flash flood watches amid 'Bomb Cyclone' and 'Atmospheric River' Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — Ivory poaching changes evolution of elephants California regulator proposes ban on oil drilling near schools, hospitals, homes MORE (D) signed a bill on Saturday that moves to ban…

In a measure to prevent air pollution, the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has asked the district police to impound diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in compliance with a Supreme Court order. Police have also been asked to ensure that vehicles not destined…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Air pollution was responsible for 1.1 million deaths across Africa in 2019, with household air pollution—driven largely by indoor cookstoves— accounting for 700,000 fatalities, while increased outdoor air pollution claimed 400,000 lives, a team of researchers led by Boston College and the UN Environment Programme report…

Two USC researchers whose work linked air pollution to a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease and faster cognitive decline are seeing signs that cleaner air can make a difference in brain health. Cars and factories produce a fine particulate known as PM2.5 that USC-led studies have linked to memory loss…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new study published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists looks at the causal relationship between outdoor air pollution levels on nationwide university entry examination day and students' cognitive performance in Brazil. In "The Effects of Air Pollution on Students' Cognitive Performance: Evidence…