Compact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality ratesScience
SourceJuly 4, 2024
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Compact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality rates
A study by ISGlobal analyses 919 European cities and their environmental quality, CO2 emissions and impact on human health. By Barcelona Institute for Global Health…

Air pollution exposure during childhood linked directly to adult bronchitis symptoms in new researchScience
SourceJune 29, 2024
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Air pollution exposure during childhood linked directly to adult bronchitis symptoms in new research
By Wayne Lewis | Keck School of Medicine of USC A new study brings fresh revelations about the connection between early-life exposure to air pollution…

Public health beliefs predict support for climate action, study showsClimateScience
SourceJune 26, 2024
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Public health beliefs predict support for climate action, study shows
By Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania In a paper published in the current issue of the Journal of Health Communication by…

Ultrafine particles from planes put 52 million Europeans at risk of serious health conditionsClimate
SourceJune 25, 2024
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Ultrafine particles from planes put 52 million Europeans at risk of serious health conditions
By Transport & Environment (T&E) A new study by green group Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests that thousands of cases of high blood pressure, diabetes and dementia…

European airport pollution threatens health of 52 mn people: NGONews
SourceJune 25, 2024
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European airport pollution threatens health of 52 mn people: NGO
Paris, France | AFP - High concentrations of tiny particles released when aviation jet fuel is burnt pose a health risk to 52 million people…

New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skinScience
SourceJune 24, 2024
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New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin
By University of Birmingham A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human…

Air pollution linked to 8.1 million global deaths in 2021, rising as top threat for children under fiveNewsFacts
SourceJune 19, 2024
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Air pollution linked to 8.1 million global deaths in 2021, rising as top threat for children under five
Comprehensive new report details health impacts of air pollution, which has moved ahead of tobacco and poor diet as a risk factor for death. Boston/New…

Busting five myths about eco-friendly eatingFacts
SourceJune 18, 2024
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Busting five myths about eco-friendly eating
Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. Here are five myths to avoid to help you make better…

Wildfire smoke and healthNews
SourceJune 17, 2024
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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…

The diet change that can also help the planetFacts
SourceJune 17, 2024
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The diet change that can also help the planet
By Mahya Tavan, Sustainable Nutrition Initiative Choosing foods that are good for us, good for the planet, accessible and affordable is a complex problem to…

New fabric makes urban heat islands more bearableScience
SourceJune 14, 2024
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New fabric makes urban heat islands more bearable
By Paul Dailing, University of Chicago This year has already seen massive heatwaves around the globe, with cities in Mexico, India, Pakistan and Oman hitting…

Research Finds Dolphins With Elevated Mercury Levels in Florida and Georgia, USScience
SourceJune 14, 2024
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Research Finds Dolphins With Elevated Mercury Levels in Florida and Georgia, US
By NIST In a study with potential implications for the oceans and human health, scientists reported elevated mercury levels in dolphins in the U.S. Southeast,…

Low-cost sensors: a game changer for global air quality monitoring and people’s healthNews
Adrian AlexandreJune 13, 2024
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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…

Dengue, mosquito-borne diseases rising in Europe: EU agencyNews
SourceJune 11, 2024
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Dengue, mosquito-borne diseases rising in Europe: EU agency
Stockholm, Sweden (AFP) - Cases of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases are rising significantly in Europe as climate change creates warmer conditions that help invasive…

Air pollution linked to 135 million premature deaths: studyNews
SourceJune 10, 2024
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Air pollution linked to 135 million premature deaths: study
Singapore, Singapore (AFP) - Pollution from man-made emissions and other sources like wildfires have been linked to around 135 million premature deaths worldwide between 1980…

Mammoth waste problem a test of resolveNews
SourceJune 6, 2024
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Mammoth waste problem a test of resolve
By Chandan Nandy, 360info in Sonipat As solid waste mounts in developing countries, the authorities must adopt innovative and effective solutions. Days after winning a massive electoral…

Health risk from global warming predictor of city climate action during COVID-19Climate
SourceMay 30, 2024
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Health risk from global warming predictor of city climate action during COVID-19
By Hayley Dunning | Imperial College London Cities around the world were more likely to maintain climate action and enact ‘green recovery’ long-term plans after…

Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risksScience
SourceMay 30, 2024
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Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks
By University of Bristol A baby’s exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once…

Cases of bacterial disease rise in Brazil’s flooded southNews
SourceMay 28, 2024
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Cases of bacterial disease rise in Brazil’s flooded south
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | AFP - Brazilian authorities on Tuesday reported an increase in cases of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease transmitted by rats, in…

Night-time heat significantly increases the risk of strokeClimateScience
SourceMay 22, 2024
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Night-time heat significantly increases the risk of stroke
By Helmholtz Munich In a recent study, researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Augsburg University Hospital show that nocturnal heat significantly increases the risk of…

Extreme heat associated with children’s asthma hospital visitsClimate
SourceMay 20, 2024
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Extreme heat associated with children’s asthma hospital visits
Daytime heat waves were significantly associated with 19 percent higher odds of children’s asthma hospital visits. For children seeking care at a California urban pediatric…

Cancer drug pollution is a growing global concernClimate
SourceMay 18, 2024
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Cancer drug pollution is a growing global concern
By Valérie S. Langlois and Diana Castañeda-Cortés | The Conversation As incidence of cancer increases globally, the use of cancer drugs is also growing at…

Study suggests that air pollution promotes inflammation in the brain, accelerating cognitive decline and increasing risk of dementiaScience
SourceMay 17, 2024
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Study suggests that air pollution promotes inflammation in the brain, accelerating cognitive decline and increasing risk of dementia
By University of Copenhagen, The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences This is the first study in Denmark showing a link between air pollution and…

Climate change likely to aggravate brain conditionsClimateScience
SourceMay 16, 2024
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Climate change likely to aggravate brain conditions
By University College London Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people…
