Domestic Wood Burning Contributes Three Times the Particle Pollution of Traffic in the UK

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.17.2021 00:15 AM

Domestic wood burning has become the biggest contributor to small particle pollution in the UK, which is three times the amount of particle air pollution in traffic.

Air Pollution Can Affect Your Cognitive Skills Up to 60 Years Later

02.04.2021 00:34 AM

Researchers found a small but notable decline in cognitive skills when someone was exposed to levels of smog or air pollution up to the age of 11.

Cleaner Air From Pandemic Lockdown Spiked Earth's Temperature in 2020, Study

02.03.2021 03:45 AM

A new study found that the cleaner air during the pandemic lockdowns has increased Earth's temperature in 2020.

Air Pollution Could Increase the Risk of Developing Irreversible Sight Loss

01.26.2021 04:40 AM

Researchers from University College London found that air pollution increases the risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss or age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

South Asia's Worsening Air Pollution Is Causing Pregnancy Loss, Study

01.07.2021 11:30 AM

A new study suggests that air pollution has increased the risk of having pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and stillbirth each year across India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

Pollutants in the Night: The Bonfire Pollution Problem

11.05.2020 22:00 PM

Researchers find evidence of large air pollution from Bonfire Night celebrations, sending soot up into the night sky.

Air Pollution "Worsened" in Big Cities Due to Work From Home Workers

10.22.2020 07:00 AM

Air pollution in big cities could increase because so many people are working from home, report claims.

A New Study Finds Europe Losing More Than $190 Billion To Air Pollution Every Year

10.21.2020 19:00 PM

A group of environmental think-tanks reports that air pollution costs Europeans more than 160 billion euros, or more than $190 billion, every year from short-term and long-term health effects.

Air Pollution Causes People to Choose Food Delivery Services, Resulting in Plastic Pollution

10.20.2020 17:00 PM

With air pollution getting worse, one way people avoid exposure is by having food delivered to their home or office. However, this has resulted in an increase in plastic pollution from single-use containers and plastic bags.

Harvard Researchers Link Particulate Matter from Air Pollution to Neurodegenerative Diseases

10.20.2020 13:00 PM

Air pollution has been linked to several heart diseases and respiratory conditions. Researchers conduct the first nationwide study in the United States linking fine particulate matter to neurological diseases.

Indian Capital Suffers Thick Smog Once Again Due to Agricultural Fires

10.16.2020 09:10 AM

After months of experiencing smog-free air in New Delhi, India's capital once again is experiencing a surge of air pollution levels due to agricultural fires.

New Study Offers Insight on Urban Grime and Its Effects on Chemical Reactions

10.01.2020 07:50 AM

Urban grime, the collective term for pollutants blanketing most city surfaces, are substances that affect chemical reactions, according to a new study.

Researchers Claim Higher Levels of Air Pollution Increases Electricity Consumption

09.25.2020 08:30 AM

Air pollution forces people to increase their electricity usage, which then leads to greater damage to the environment, according to a study.

Reduced Nitrogen Levels In the Atmosphere Does Not Mean Cleaner Air, Study Reveals

09.24.2020 08:30 AM

It is assumed that air quality improved globally after lockdown significantly reduced human activity, namely emissions from motor vehicles. However, U.K. researchers explain how less nitrogen levels in the atmosphere does not necessarily equate to cleaner air.

Open Car Windows May Be Bad For Your Health: Here's Why

08.08.2020 08:30 AM

Car windows rolled down while driving may increase air pollution concentration inside the car and may cause hearing loss to the drivers and passengers.

Air Pollution, Smoking and a Person’s Built Environment May Lead to Childhood Obesity, Study

06.24.2020 15:49 PM

A new study reveals that children who live in a densely-populated area and with fewer parks have higher BMI due to lack of physical activity.

Scientists Trace Microplastic Pollution Almost Everywhere, It's Become Airborne

06.12.2020 00:54 AM

Scientists discover a surprising amount of microplastic, making its way in the air we breathe and rain that even affects isolated national parks.

Scientists' Unique Study Identifies Earth's Cleanest Pocket of Air

06.05.2020 09:25 AM

Scientists discover Earth's cleanest pocket of air in the Southern Ocean despite strong wind currents.

14,000 Californian Lives Could be Saved Each Year if the State Remains Carbon-Neutral Similar to When on Lockdown, Research Finds

05.08.2020 02:46 AM

Air pollution has been cleared in California due to the coronavirus causing people to stay at home. Researchers from UCLA say that if the state takes measures on improving the air quality, about 14,000 lives would be saved yearly. Click the link above to learn more.

The Use of Air Con Could Further Spread the Coronavirus: 10 Cases Suggest

04.15.2020 07:11 AM

10 different cases were observed by certain researchers in a particular study pointing out that the use of air conditioners could actually further the spread of this virus.

Air Pollution in Italy Drops Dramatically During Coronavirus Outbreak

03.15.2020 21:32 PM

The lockdown of Italy has shown a significant change in the pollution levels between January and March.