Secret NYC1 week agoOMG scienceHere's How Dirty The NYC Subway Air Really IsSubway stations on the East Coast, particularly New York, exhibit high levels of particulate matter during rush hours, posing serious health risks. [ more ]
Mail Online2 months agoHealthAir pollution increases the risk of dying from breast cancer by 80%Long-term exposure to air pollution increases breast cancer risk by 45%. PM2.5 from pollution can cause DNA damage leading to cancer. [ more ]
Mail Online4 months agoEnvironmentThe plants that could clean up Britain's air, revealedCarbon dioxide (CO2) is a major contributor to global warming and is primarily released from burning fossil fuels and cement production. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) are also greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change and air pollution. Particulate matter refers to tiny solid or liquid materials in the air, such as dust and chemicals, and is measured in micrometres. [ more ]