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 findings: East Palestine train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to the earth surface across the US and beyondScience
SourceJune 19, 2024
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New findings: East Palestine train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to the earth surface across the US and beyond
By IOP Publishing A new study published in the academic journal Environmental Research Letters, reveals that the environmental impact of the February 3, 2023, Norfolk…

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…

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…

Research signals major milestone in cutting harmful gases that deplete ozone and worsen global warmingScience
SourceJune 11, 2024
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Research signals major milestone in cutting harmful gases that deplete ozone and worsen global warming
By University of Bristol A new study has revealed significant progress in the drive to reduce levels in the atmosphere of chemicals that destroy Earth’s…

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…

Olympic test event in Seine cancelled after heavy rainNews
SourceJune 7, 2024
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Olympic test event in Seine cancelled after heavy rain
Paris, France (AFP) - An open water swimming test event scheduled for next week in the Seine has been cancelled due to heavy rainfall, the…

Climate Change Will Make Air Pollution Worse. Here’s How.Climate
SourceJune 6, 2024
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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…

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…

Report card shows Great Barrier Reef still has major water pollution problemClimate
SourceMay 30, 2024
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Report card shows Great Barrier Reef still has major water pollution problem
By Australian Marine Conservation Society Australian and Queensland govts have made little progress in cutting Reef water pollution in two years, will miss 2025 pollution…

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…

Most bathing sites in Europe safe: EU environment agencyNews
SourceMay 28, 2024
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Most bathing sites in Europe safe: EU environment agency
Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP - Most of Europe's bathing sites are safe to swim in, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said on Tuesday, with around…

Philippines deploys river rangers in battle against plasticNews
SourceMay 28, 2024
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Philippines deploys river rangers in battle against plastic
Manila, Philippines | AFP - Using a long-handled net, Ronnel Narvas scoops up discarded plastic soft drink bottles, shopping bags and palm-sized sachets as he…

China emissions fall in March, may have peaked: reportNews
SourceMay 28, 2024
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China emissions fall in March, may have peaked: report
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP - China's carbon dioxide emissions fell in March for the first time since its economy reopened after pandemic restrictions, suggesting the…

Europe’s water contamined by PFAS chemical: NGOsNews
SourceMay 27, 2024
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Europe’s water contamined by PFAS chemical: NGOs
Paris, France | AFP - Europe's rivers, lakes and groundwater are riddled with "alarming" levels of a persistent man-made 'forever chemical' linked to synthetic pesticides,…

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…

Raw sewage pumped into England’s largest lake due to faultNews
SourceMay 15, 2024
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Raw sewage pumped into England’s largest lake due to fault
London, United Kingdom (AFP) - Raw sewage was released into Windermere, England's largest and best-known lake, over a 10-hour period after a fault caused pumps…

New ‘forever chemical’ cleanup strategy discoveredScience
SourceMay 15, 2024
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New ‘forever chemical’ cleanup strategy discovered
By David DANELSKI | University of California - Riverside As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cracks down on insidious “forever chemical” pollution in the environment,…

Climate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of yearsScience
SourceMay 1, 2024
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Climate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of years
by Utrecht University The link between massive flood basalt volcanism and the end-Triassic (201 million years ago) mass-extinction is commonly accepted. However, exactly how volcanism led…

Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study findsNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreMarch 20, 2024
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Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study finds
In a new report published in Nature Communications, researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology shed light on the interconnectedness of global warming and plastic…

Light pollution: mitigation measures for environmental protectionScience
Adrian AlexandreDecember 12, 2023
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Light pollution: mitigation measures for environmental protection
Light pollution has become an increasingly concerning environmental issue that not only affects our view of the night sky but also has broader implications for…
