Electric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050Science
Electric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050
A recent study from the University of Toronto suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., along with a transition to renewable…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024
Full articleHow personal care products impact indoor air qualityScience
How personal care products impact indoor air quality
A study by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has highlighted the significant effects of personal care products on indoor air quality. The research, published…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024
Full articleGrowing wildfire threat worsens under global warmingClimate
Growing wildfire threat worsens under global warming
Wildfires, fueled by climate change, are intensifying worldwide, particularly in high-latitude regions where global warming has a pronounced impact. While some areas have seen a…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 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
Full articleStudy tracks exposure to air pollution through the dayScience
Study tracks exposure to air pollution through the day
Data from the Bronx account for people’s daily mobility patterns, reveal demographic disparities in exposure levels. By Peter Dizikes | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute…
SourceJuly 29, 2024
Full articleOil and natural gas development in Permian is a key source of ozone pollution in Carlsbad Caverns National ParkClimate
Oil and natural gas development in Permian is a key source of ozone pollution in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
By Colorado State University New research shows that ozone concentrations at Carlsbad Caverns National Park frequently exceed Environmental Protection Agency health standards, likely due to…
SourceJuly 16, 2024
Full articleStudy examines urban forests across the United StatesScience
Study examines urban forests across the United States
Researchers find trees in parks are more drought-tolerant than species near homes. By Dartmouth College In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the…
SourceJuly 13, 2024
Full articleDoes air pollution affect lupus risk?Science
Does air pollution affect lupus risk?
By Wiley New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology indicates that chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of developing lupus, an autoimmune…
SourceJuly 10, 2024
Full articleWildfire smoke and healthNews
Wildfire smoke and health
With wildfires becoming more frequent and extensive in Canada, it’s important for people to understand the health risks of wildfire smoke. An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical…
SourceJune 17, 2024
Full articleLow-cost sensors: a game changer for global air quality monitoring and people’s healthNews
Low-cost sensors: a game changer for global air quality monitoring and people’s health
In a bid to address the growing concerns over air pollution's impact on health and the environment, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has unveiled a…
Adrian AlexandreJune 13, 2024
Full articleClimate Change Will Make Air Pollution Worse. Here’s How.Climate
Climate Change Will Make Air Pollution Worse. Here’s How.
By Matt Shipman | North Carolina State University A new study finds climate change is likely to make upward spikes of ozone at ground level…
SourceJune 6, 2024
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