Climate Science Digest: January 10, 2025Science
Climate Science Digest: January 10, 2025
In Brief: Limited access to air conditioning could increase emergency visits for respiratory issues during wildfire events, a new study finds.Introducing a climate fee on…
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 11, 2025
Full articleImage of the day: Wildfires engulf Los AngelesNews
Image of the day: Wildfires engulf Los Angeles
A ferocious wildfire broke out in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California, on January 7, 2025, threatening famous landmarks and densely populated neighborhoods. The…
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 10, 2025
Full articleVietnam’s capital blanketed by toxic smogNews
Vietnam’s capital blanketed by toxic smog
Hanoi, Vietnam | AFP - Thick smog blanketed Hanoi on Friday, obscuring buildings and leaving nine million residents choking on toxic air as the Vietnamese…
SourceJanuary 3, 2025
Full articleAir pollutionโs persistent toll on health and nature across EuropeNews
Air pollutionโs persistent toll on health and nature across Europe
Air pollution continues to pose significant risks to human health and ecosystems in Europe, despite some progress in mitigating its impact. According to the European…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024
Full articleAir pollution from fires linked to 1.5 million deaths a yearNews
Air pollution from fires linked to 1.5 million deaths a year
Paris, France | AFP - Air pollution caused by fires is linked to more than 1.5 million deaths a year worldwide, the vast majority occurring…
SourceNovember 28, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 25, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024
Wildfire smoke exposure linked to increased dementia risk A large-scale study involving more than 1.2 million members of Kaiser Permanente Southern California revealed a concerning…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 26, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 20, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: November 20, 2024
The factors behind the shifting trends of ischemic heart disease and stroke Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 21, 2024
Full articleClimate change exposure associated with increased emergency imagingScience
Climate change exposure associated with increased emergency imaging
Using data collected over a 10-year period from four emergency departments, researchers at the University of Toronto found that short-term exposure to ambient heat and…
SourceNovember 19, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Punjab, Pakistan faces record-high air pollutionNews
Image of the day: Punjab, Pakistan faces record-high air pollution
Severe air pollution is a common issue in South Asia in the autumn and winter, occurring when cold air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from…
SourceNovember 16, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 15, 2024Climate
Climate Science Digest: November 15, 2024
Air pollution and eye health: CU Anschutz study highlights emerging risks A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals a striking…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 13, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: November 13, 2024
Air pollution exposure may be associated with eczema Data from hundreds of thousands of U.S. adults suggests that each zip code increase of 10 ยตm/m3…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 13, 2024
Full articlePollution tied to childrenโs cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungsScience
Pollution tied to childrenโs cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungs
Growing up in areas with high levels of air pollution may affect more than childrenโs physical health - it could be impacting their ability to…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 3, 2024
Full articleFuture of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in costClimate
Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in cost
A recent commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health emphasizes the critical role of air pollution control devices (APCDs) in safeguarding public health.…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 26, 2024
Full article$1.8 million grant to study climate changeโs impact on people with kidney diseaseNews
$1.8 million grant to study climate changeโs impact on people with kidney disease
University of Maryland | MP - Climate change is driving more extreme heat and more air pollution from wildfires, each of which put human health…
SourceOctober 25, 2024
Full articleIncreasing effects of global warming on fire dynamics and public healthScience
Increasing effects of global warming on fire dynamics and public health
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research - Climate change is increasingly influencing fire behavior worldwide and intensifying fire smoke, endangering public health from air pollution…
SourceOctober 22, 2024
Full articleMuser Press โ New Research Articles Week 41, 2024NewsScience
Muser Press โ New Research Articles Week 41, 2024
Strong contribution from sensible heat to global precipitation increase in climate models is not supported by observational based data It has previously been shown that…
SourceOctober 13, 2024
Full articleHow personal care products impact indoor air qualityScience
How personal care products impact indoor air quality
A study by รcole Polytechnique Fรฉdรฉrale de Lausanne (EPFL) has highlighted the significant effects of personal care products on indoor air quality. The research, published…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024
Full articleArctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impactClimate
Arctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impact
Researchers from Dartmouth College have uncovered how fossil fuel emissions have profoundly impacted the Arcticโs atmospheric chemistry. Their findings show that pollution reaches the region…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024
Full articleAviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050Climate
Aviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
The University of Cambridge has unveiled a bold new report detailing a roadmap for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Released by…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
Full articleThe vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threatClimate
The vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threat
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals a vicious cycle where climate change, wildfires, and air pollution are interlinked, amplifying their harmful…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
Full articleExperimental drug shows promise in protecting against air pollution-related Alzheimerโs disease in miceNewsScience
Experimental drug shows promise in protecting against air pollution-related Alzheimerโs disease in mice
A recent study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has demonstrated that an experimental drug could potentially protect against the detrimental effects…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
Full articleSouth Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: reportNews
South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: report
By Sara HUSSEIN | AFP Bangkok, Thailand - A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution,…
SourceAugust 28, 2024
Full articleDetecting climate change using aerosolsClimateScience
Detecting climate change using aerosols
Researchers propose a new metric using aerosols to understand changes in transboundary air pollution pathways due to climate changes. By Chiba University Climate change is…
SourceAugust 8, 2024
Full articleStudy quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commutersScience
Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters
Economically disadvantaged and racial minority groups have the highest exposure to fine particular matter during their home to work commutes. PLOS - New York City…
SourceAugust 8, 2024
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