#particulate-matter

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Secret NYC
1 week ago
OMG science

Here's How Dirty The NYC Subway Air Really Is

Subway stations on the East Coast, particularly New York, exhibit high levels of particulate matter during rush hours, posing serious health risks. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
Health

Air 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 Online
4 months ago
Environment

The plants that could clean up Britain's air, revealed

Carbon 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 ]
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