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Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out

Air pollution significantly affects brain health and is linked to dementia, prompting new research to explore this connection.

Air Pollution Leads to Brain Changes in Kids

Air pollution significantly affects children's brain development, indicating an urgent need for intervention.

How climate policies reduce air pollution saving lives and money

Decarbonisation not only addresses climate change but also presents significant opportunities for public health through improved air quality.

Mounting Evidence Shows Air Pollution Threatens Children's Cognitive Development | KQED

Air pollution may negatively impact children's brain development, affecting cognitive capacities and potentially increasing risks for cognitive deficits.

U.K. settles novel legal case over girl's death from air pollution

Air pollution is now recognized as a cause of death in the UK, highlighting its severe health impacts.

AI's $20 billion air pollution problem

AI electricity consumption could rival emissions from cars, posing significant public health risks.
Projected air pollution from AI could lead to increased asthma fatalities and economic costs. Right now, it's generating increasing scrutiny.

Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out

Air pollution significantly affects brain health and is linked to dementia, prompting new research to explore this connection.

Air Pollution Leads to Brain Changes in Kids

Air pollution significantly affects children's brain development, indicating an urgent need for intervention.

How climate policies reduce air pollution saving lives and money

Decarbonisation not only addresses climate change but also presents significant opportunities for public health through improved air quality.

Mounting Evidence Shows Air Pollution Threatens Children's Cognitive Development | KQED

Air pollution may negatively impact children's brain development, affecting cognitive capacities and potentially increasing risks for cognitive deficits.

U.K. settles novel legal case over girl's death from air pollution

Air pollution is now recognized as a cause of death in the UK, highlighting its severe health impacts.

AI's $20 billion air pollution problem

AI electricity consumption could rival emissions from cars, posing significant public health risks.
Projected air pollution from AI could lead to increased asthma fatalities and economic costs. Right now, it's generating increasing scrutiny.
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#epa

EPA gives thumbs up to California's new gas-powered car sale ban

California's plan to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 aims to significantly reduce air pollution.

EPA slaps manufacturer of car exhaust cheat devices with $2.9-million fine

COBB Tuning has settled with the EPA for $2.9 million for selling products that bypass federal air pollution laws, contributing to illegal emissions.

EPA gives thumbs up to California's new gas-powered car sale ban

California's plan to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 aims to significantly reduce air pollution.

EPA slaps manufacturer of car exhaust cheat devices with $2.9-million fine

COBB Tuning has settled with the EPA for $2.9 million for selling products that bypass federal air pollution laws, contributing to illegal emissions.
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#health-risks

Terrifying study predicts how many people will DIE from climate change

Climate change could result in 30 million deaths by 2100 due to air pollution and extreme temperatures, with significant regional disparities.

Autism may be caused by toxins breathed in by millions every day

Air pollution during pregnancy may increase autism risk in genetically predisposed babies.

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke may pose a higher risk for dementia compared to other types of air pollution, impacting brain health significantly.

Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of dementia, study finds

Wildfire smoke may have worse impact on brain health than other pollution, potentially increasing dementia risk.

How Bad Are Gas Stoves for My Health?

Gas stoves pose significant health risks, causing thousands of premature deaths and asthma cases in the EU and Britain.
Gas stove pollution is more lethal than car crashes, contributing to serious health issues in children.

Urgent warning over trendy wood burning stoves

Wood burning stoves produce more pollution than road traffic, contributing significantly to harmful PM2.5 levels and posing serious health risks.
Immediate action is crucial to mitigate woodburning emissions and improve public health.

Terrifying study predicts how many people will DIE from climate change

Climate change could result in 30 million deaths by 2100 due to air pollution and extreme temperatures, with significant regional disparities.

Autism may be caused by toxins breathed in by millions every day

Air pollution during pregnancy may increase autism risk in genetically predisposed babies.

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke may pose a higher risk for dementia compared to other types of air pollution, impacting brain health significantly.

Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of dementia, study finds

Wildfire smoke may have worse impact on brain health than other pollution, potentially increasing dementia risk.

How Bad Are Gas Stoves for My Health?

Gas stoves pose significant health risks, causing thousands of premature deaths and asthma cases in the EU and Britain.
Gas stove pollution is more lethal than car crashes, contributing to serious health issues in children.

Urgent warning over trendy wood burning stoves

Wood burning stoves produce more pollution than road traffic, contributing significantly to harmful PM2.5 levels and posing serious health risks.
Immediate action is crucial to mitigate woodburning emissions and improve public health.
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#health-effects

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke may pose a greater risk to brain health compared to other types of air pollution, potentially increasing the likelihood of dementia.

Scented candles and holiday fragrances may actually harm your home's air quality

Home fragrance products may enhance scent but can degrade indoor air quality and health.

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke may pose a greater risk to brain health compared to other types of air pollution, potentially increasing the likelihood of dementia.

Scented candles and holiday fragrances may actually harm your home's air quality

Home fragrance products may enhance scent but can degrade indoor air quality and health.
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#mental-health

Living within 330 yards of water may reduce risk of mental decline

Living near water reduces cognitive decline in older adults, offering potential benefits for mental health as they age.

Fire brain': how wildfire smoke affects our mental health

Wildfire smoke's impact on mental and physical health is significant, affecting brain health and cognitive function.

How Car Commutes Are Making Americans Sick - Streetsblog USA

Daily car commutes negatively impact mental and physical health, increasing stress, anxiety, and contributing to various health issues.

Living within 330 yards of water may reduce risk of mental decline

Living near water reduces cognitive decline in older adults, offering potential benefits for mental health as they age.

Fire brain': how wildfire smoke affects our mental health

Wildfire smoke's impact on mental and physical health is significant, affecting brain health and cognitive function.

How Car Commutes Are Making Americans Sick - Streetsblog USA

Daily car commutes negatively impact mental and physical health, increasing stress, anxiety, and contributing to various health issues.
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#environmental-health

Scientists tap robots and AI to make new materials to curb air pollution

Photocatalysts could help mitigate air pollution by breaking down toxic pollutants when activated by light.

Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds

Air pollution exposure negatively impacts fertility for both men and women.

Scientists tap robots and AI to make new materials to curb air pollution

Photocatalysts could help mitigate air pollution by breaking down toxic pollutants when activated by light.

Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds

Air pollution exposure negatively impacts fertility for both men and women.
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#health-impact

Air Pollution from Buildings Driving Health Crisis in New York

Rising air pollution in New York is leading to increasing health issues like respiratory illnesses and heatstroke, prompting calls for urgent policy action.

How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities

Air pollution remains a critical global health issue, with 99% of the population living in areas with hazardous air despite some improvements in cities.

Air pollution linked to 1.5 million deaths per year study DW 11/28/2024

Air pollution from forest fires is responsible for over 1.5 million deaths annually, primarily in low and middle-income countries.

Study suggests ultrafine particles linked to 1,100 deaths per year in Montreal and Toronto | CBC News

Long-term exposure to ultrafine particles from air pollution increases mortality risk, impacting major Canadian cities.

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

Delhi is facing its worst air pollution in eight years, with PM2.5 levels spiking dangerously high.

Havering Council facing legal action over fires at toxic landfill site in Rainham

Havering Council faces legal action over delayed response to an illegal landfill site causing serious health risks for local residents.

Air Pollution from Buildings Driving Health Crisis in New York

Rising air pollution in New York is leading to increasing health issues like respiratory illnesses and heatstroke, prompting calls for urgent policy action.

How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities

Air pollution remains a critical global health issue, with 99% of the population living in areas with hazardous air despite some improvements in cities.

Air pollution linked to 1.5 million deaths per year study DW 11/28/2024

Air pollution from forest fires is responsible for over 1.5 million deaths annually, primarily in low and middle-income countries.

Study suggests ultrafine particles linked to 1,100 deaths per year in Montreal and Toronto | CBC News

Long-term exposure to ultrafine particles from air pollution increases mortality risk, impacting major Canadian cities.

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

Delhi is facing its worst air pollution in eight years, with PM2.5 levels spiking dangerously high.

Havering Council facing legal action over fires at toxic landfill site in Rainham

Havering Council faces legal action over delayed response to an illegal landfill site causing serious health risks for local residents.
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#community-health

Operator of shuttered East Oakland foundry fined for pollution and air quality monitoring failures

The EPA fined AB&I Industries $274,000 for Clean Air Act violations at its East Oakland foundry, highlighting ongoing community health concerns.

California biofuel project aims to cut wildfire risk, but at what cost?

South Stockton residents face severe air pollution challenges, exacerbated by a proposed biofuel project that risks worsening local environmental conditions.

Operator of shuttered East Oakland foundry fined for pollution and air quality monitoring failures

The EPA fined AB&I Industries $274,000 for Clean Air Act violations at its East Oakland foundry, highlighting ongoing community health concerns.

California biofuel project aims to cut wildfire risk, but at what cost?

South Stockton residents face severe air pollution challenges, exacerbated by a proposed biofuel project that risks worsening local environmental conditions.
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#delhi

The air is killing us': why Delhi's pollution problem runs deeper than smog season

Delhi's severe air pollution poses a catastrophic health risk, with a dramatic decrease in life expectancy for its residents.

I've lived in Delhi my entire life. The toxic smog is suffocating, but I can't bring myself to leave.

Despite severe pollution, Varun Badhwar values his enduring connection to Delhi, reflecting on both its community and the challenges of its air quality.

The air is killing us': why Delhi's pollution problem runs deeper than smog season

Delhi's severe air pollution poses a catastrophic health risk, with a dramatic decrease in life expectancy for its residents.

I've lived in Delhi my entire life. The toxic smog is suffocating, but I can't bring myself to leave.

Despite severe pollution, Varun Badhwar values his enduring connection to Delhi, reflecting on both its community and the challenges of its air quality.
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#environmental-impact

Cleaned Up Shipping Emissions Have Revealed Additional Global Warming

Pollution regulations aimed at cutting sulfur emissions from ships may be inadvertently accelerating global warming.

Bizarre weather phenomenon explains why it snows near factories

CO2 and other greenhouse gases significantly contribute to global warming, with fossil fuels as the main source.

How a change in rice farming unexpectedly made India's air so much worse

Delaying rice sowing to save groundwater has unintentionally worsened air pollution in northern India, particularly affecting New Delhi.

Flowers Are Starting to Smell Different

Air pollution significantly reduces the number of insects visiting plants and affects pollination, potentially impacting plant reproduction.

E-commerce is driving up pollution near warehouses

Satellite data shows warehouses near communities of color increase air pollution significantly.

Cleaned Up Shipping Emissions Have Revealed Additional Global Warming

Pollution regulations aimed at cutting sulfur emissions from ships may be inadvertently accelerating global warming.

Bizarre weather phenomenon explains why it snows near factories

CO2 and other greenhouse gases significantly contribute to global warming, with fossil fuels as the main source.

How a change in rice farming unexpectedly made India's air so much worse

Delaying rice sowing to save groundwater has unintentionally worsened air pollution in northern India, particularly affecting New Delhi.

Flowers Are Starting to Smell Different

Air pollution significantly reduces the number of insects visiting plants and affects pollination, potentially impacting plant reproduction.

E-commerce is driving up pollution near warehouses

Satellite data shows warehouses near communities of color increase air pollution significantly.
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#environmental-science

Scientists find shocking cause of cancers plaguing Americans

Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to a significant increase in the risk of head and neck cancers.

A Class of Materials Called Photocatalysts Can Break Down Common Toxic Pollutants, Research Shows

Scientists are researching photocatalysts to mitigate air pollution, generating reactive oxygen species that can break down toxic pollutants.

Scientists find shocking cause of cancers plaguing Americans

Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to a significant increase in the risk of head and neck cancers.

A Class of Materials Called Photocatalysts Can Break Down Common Toxic Pollutants, Research Shows

Scientists are researching photocatalysts to mitigate air pollution, generating reactive oxygen species that can break down toxic pollutants.
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#environmental-issues

Toxic smog engulfs northern India, Pakistan DW 11/14/2024

Northern India and Pakistan are facing severe air pollution and smog crises, affecting transportation and visibility at major landmarks.

Photos of the Week: Blue Pond, Camel Fair, Embracing Peace

The article highlights various global events, showcasing cultural diversity and environmental challenges through photography.

Toxic smog engulfs northern India, Pakistan DW 11/14/2024

Northern India and Pakistan are facing severe air pollution and smog crises, affecting transportation and visibility at major landmarks.

Photos of the Week: Blue Pond, Camel Fair, Embracing Peace

The article highlights various global events, showcasing cultural diversity and environmental challenges through photography.
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Breathless in Bordeaux: exhibition examines the process of breathing as a political and poetic act

The exhibition 'Air de repos' explores the political and poetic dimensions of breathing in a polluted, capitalist society.
#climate-change

Giving Up on Climate Action in a Second Trump Term Isn't an Option

Climate change was largely ignored in the recent election, despite its urgent significance and the extreme weather events affecting the nation.

How Much Do You Know About New York City and Climate Change?

NYC faces significant environmental challenges including air pollution and urban heat, necessitating strategic infrastructure and public transportation initiatives.

How Artists, Writers and Scientists of the Past Documented Climate Change

The exhibition 'Storm Cloud' explores the historical roots of climate change through artistic and scientific perspectives, emphasizing the long awareness of air pollution.

Can climate stripes change the way we think about air pollution?

Scientists visualize global air pollution disparities over time using air quality stripes, highlighting both problem areas and successes in air quality improvement.

TfL steps up enforcement against persistent ULEZ penalty charge evaders - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

TfL is increasing enforcement action against drivers evading ULEZ penalty charges to enhance public transport funding and improve air quality in London.

Feeling itchy? Air pollution might be making it worse

Wildfire smoke has adverse effects on skin health, particularly in exacerbating atopic dermatitis, as highlighted by recent research.

Giving Up on Climate Action in a Second Trump Term Isn't an Option

Climate change was largely ignored in the recent election, despite its urgent significance and the extreme weather events affecting the nation.

How Much Do You Know About New York City and Climate Change?

NYC faces significant environmental challenges including air pollution and urban heat, necessitating strategic infrastructure and public transportation initiatives.

How Artists, Writers and Scientists of the Past Documented Climate Change

The exhibition 'Storm Cloud' explores the historical roots of climate change through artistic and scientific perspectives, emphasizing the long awareness of air pollution.

Can climate stripes change the way we think about air pollution?

Scientists visualize global air pollution disparities over time using air quality stripes, highlighting both problem areas and successes in air quality improvement.

TfL steps up enforcement against persistent ULEZ penalty charge evaders - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

TfL is increasing enforcement action against drivers evading ULEZ penalty charges to enhance public transport funding and improve air quality in London.

Feeling itchy? Air pollution might be making it worse

Wildfire smoke has adverse effects on skin health, particularly in exacerbating atopic dermatitis, as highlighted by recent research.
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#child-health

Mother secures Government settlement after court claim that pollution death breached daughter's human rights

Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah's case highlights the devastating impacts of air pollution and the prolonged fight for justice by her mother.

Ella Kissi-Debrah's mother to receive settlement over death linked to air pollution

Tragic impact of air pollution on child health highlighted by Ella Kissi-Debrah's case leads to compensation settlement from the UK government.

Mother secures Government settlement after court claim that pollution death breached daughter's human rights

Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah's case highlights the devastating impacts of air pollution and the prolonged fight for justice by her mother.

Ella Kissi-Debrah's mother to receive settlement over death linked to air pollution

Tragic impact of air pollution on child health highlighted by Ella Kissi-Debrah's case leads to compensation settlement from the UK government.
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#community-engagement

World Car Free Day 2024 London: full list of major streets closed this weekend and how to get around

London is promoting pedestrian-friendly initiatives with car-free plans on Oxford Street and World Car Free Day.

The London Buzz - 24th September 2024

London's lovelocks reflect personal connections to the city and symbolize love and hope.

Children have succeeded in closing a street near their school to traffic

Kilburn Grange School successfully campaigned for a car-free Priory Park Road, enhancing safety and community engagement.

World Car Free Day 2024 London: full list of major streets closed this weekend and how to get around

London is promoting pedestrian-friendly initiatives with car-free plans on Oxford Street and World Car Free Day.

The London Buzz - 24th September 2024

London's lovelocks reflect personal connections to the city and symbolize love and hope.

Children have succeeded in closing a street near their school to traffic

Kilburn Grange School successfully campaigned for a car-free Priory Park Road, enhancing safety and community engagement.
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#sadiq-khan

Drivers owe nearly 380m in unpaid Ulez fines

London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced plans to recover £376 million in unpaid Ulez fines, emphasizing compliance among drivers and addressing concerns for low-income residents.

Sadiq Khan's Ulez expansion failed to lower pollution levels', report claims

Sadiq Khan's Ulez expansion did not lower pollution levels in outer London, as reported by Bromley Council.

Drivers owe nearly 380m in unpaid Ulez fines

London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced plans to recover £376 million in unpaid Ulez fines, emphasizing compliance among drivers and addressing concerns for low-income residents.

Sadiq Khan's Ulez expansion failed to lower pollution levels', report claims

Sadiq Khan's Ulez expansion did not lower pollution levels in outer London, as reported by Bromley Council.
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What accelerates brain ageing? This AI 'brain clock' points to answers

Exposure to air pollution and socio-economic inequality contribute to an accelerated gap between brain age and chronological age.

Plans to demolish Croydon stately home for new houses 'will ruin lives'

Residents express distress over Croydon Council's approval for eight semi-detached homes, citing pollution and loss of quiet enjoyment as major concerns.

Air pollution is causing epigenetic changes in Bogota residents

Permanent exposure to high air pollution in Bogota is causing DNA alterations linked to respiratory diseases.

The Salton Sea is now smelly all year long and making people's asthma worse. The culprit? Bacteria

Living near the Salton Sea in California can result in health issues due to poor air quality exacerbated by algae blooms and pollution.

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution, landmark study finds

Exposure to wildfire smoke increases dementia odds more than other air pollution forms.
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