Airborne microbial pollutants may pose hidden respiratory health risks
Public concern about air pollution has traditionally centred on chemical pollutants such as vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions…
Deadly air: Which European countries have the worst PM 2.5 levels?
The country of la Dolce Vita has a serious environmental problem: it has the highest local PM2.5 concentrations,…
Climate change increases stroke risk through extreme weather and pollution
The World Stroke Organization is warning that climate change poses an escalating threat to brain health, with extreme…
China’s huge push to reduce air pollution had an unexpected consequence in the Arctic
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Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe
Only 14 per cent of cities worldwide breathe safe air, a drop from 17 per cent in the…
5 ways to protect your health when air pollution spikes
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Air pollution linked to greater health risks in poorer European regions, study finds
Regions with higher poverty levels and lower renewable energy adoption are at the highest risk of mortality associated…
Kylie Jenner sparks backlash after photos of her home surface: ‘Genuinely makes me upset’
If you’re feeling irritated or even enraged by celebrity behavior, especially these days, you’re not alone. In r/ZillowGoneWild,…
China’s New Law Signals Xi Won’t Curb Environmental Ambitions
China’s legislators approved a sweeping new environmental law that’s seen as supporting President Xi Jinping’s ambition to strengthen…
Everyday wearable data could reveal early brain health signals
Consumer wearable sensors combined with AI modeling may enable continuous, real-world tracking of cognitive and emotional health, offering…
‘Urgent action’ needed as pollution fuels mental health risks, EU agency warns
Exposure to pollution – especially air, noise, and toxic chemicals – is emerging as a significant contributor to…
Why are Europe’s skies turning orange? A massive Saharan dust cloud is on the way
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