Air Pollution News
May 18, 2024
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May 16, 2024 Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or 'forever chemicals,' have become persistent pollutants in the air, water and soil. Because they are so stable, they can be transported throughout the water cycle, making their way ...
May 9, 2024 A method has been discovered to treat water heavily contaminated with unhealthful forever chemicals, known by chemists as PFAS or poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances. It involves treating heavily contaminated water with ultraviolet (UV) light, ...
May 9, 2024 The Canadian wildfires of June 2023 exposed a large portion of the Northeastern United States to unprecedented levels of smoke. A new model that combines wildfire smoke forecasts and data from ...
May 3, 2024 A new study of air pollution in U.S. homes reveals how much gas and propane stoves increase people's exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to childhood asthma. Even in bedrooms far from kitchens, concentrations frequently exceed health ...
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Apr. 24, 2024 As wildfires in Siberia become more common, global climate modeling estimates significant impacts on climate, air quality, health, and economies in East Asia and across the northern ...
Apr. 23, 2024 Powerful monsoon winds, strengthened by a warming climate, are lofting unexpectedly large quantities of ozone-depleting substances high into the atmosphere over East Asia, according to new research. ...
Apr. 17, 2024 A growing body of research shows that exposure to air pollution, especially during pregnancy and childhood, may have a negative impact on brain ...
Apr. 18, 2024 The first health impact study of coal train pollution centers on the San Francisco Bay Area, with scientists finding communities near passing coal trains suffer worse health ...
Apr. 17, 2024 Researchers investigated global particulate matter, revealing health risks from trace ...
Apr. 15, 2024 Researchers have shown that a transition to green wastewater-treatment approaches in the U.S. that leverages the potential of carbon-financing could ...
Apr. 11, 2024 Researchers show that ozone levels, such as those found in many places on hot summer days today, destroy the sex pheromones of fruit fly species. As a result, some natural mating boundaries ...
Apr. 10, 2024 A research team has developed a broadband UV dual-comb spectrometer with which air pollutants can be continually measured and their reaction with the environment can be observed in real ...
Apr. 8, 2024 Carbon monoxide emissions from industrial production have serious consequences for human health and are a strong indicator of overall air pollution levels. Many countries aim to reduce their ...
Apr. 4, 2024 A new study throws cold water on the idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extremely hot weather ...
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Mar. 29, 2024 A group of international experts has presented a blueprint for national indoor quality standards for public buildings. The experts addressed setting standards for three key indoor pollutants -- ...
Mar. 28, 2024 Analysing the diversity of organic compounds dissolved in freshwater provides a reliable measure of ecosystem health, say ...
Mar. 28, 2024 A case study on the effects of open waste burning on air quality in Northwestern Greenland calls attention to the importance of no-one-left-behind sustainable air quality monitoring in the Arctic ...
Mar. 25, 2024 Beautiful white wall paint does not stay beautiful and white forever. Often, various substances from the air accumulate on its surface. This can be a desired effect because it makes the air cleaner ...
Mar. 14, 2024 We are all aware of the dangers of pollution to our air, water, and earth. In a recently published letter, scientists are advocating for the recognition and mitigation of another type of ...
Mar. 13, 2024 Exposure to several combinations of toxic atmospheric pollutants may be triggering asthma symptoms among children, a recent analysis suggests. The study showed that 25 different combinations of air ...
Mar. 13, 2024 Research finds a nearly 40% decline in the annual average concentration of respirable particulate matter (PM2.5) in Krakow, Poland, between 2010 and 2019 following the implementation of clean air ...
Mar. 12, 2024 A new study finds that pollution from oil and gas venting and flaring results in $7.4 billion in health damages, more than 700 premature deaths, and 73,000 asthma exacerbations among children ...
Mar. 12, 2024 Scientists know relatively little about particles released into the air when a vehicle driver brakes, though evidence suggests those particles may be more harmful to health than particles exiting the ...
Mar. 12, 2024 Numerous measurement stations around the world provide us with data about air quality, allowing us to enhance it. Although we are increasingly collecting data from marine areas, access to such data ...
Mar. 12, 2024 To improve air quality in classrooms, schools should use air purifiers during the school day and open the windows after hours. That's according to a new ...
Mar. 12, 2024 A new study finds that policies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from motor vehicles combined with investments in electric vehicles and public transportation would reduce air pollution and ...
Mar. 6, 2024 Accounting for airflow dynamics rather than just airflow volume helped researchers measure an 85% reduction in airborne pathogens inside a working ...
Mar. 5, 2024 Every year, more than one million deaths globally occur because of exposure to short-term (hours to days) fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in air pollution, according to a new report, with Eastern ...
Mar. 5, 2024 Green walls can strip pollution from the air -- and some plants do it better than others, according to new research. Researchers planted 10 species on a custom-built 1.4m green ...
Mar. 2, 2024 The same weather system that led to the spread of the devastating Labor Day wildfires in 2020 brought record-breaking cold and early-season snowfall to parts of the Rocky Mountains. Now, new research ...
Feb. 29, 2024 Magnetite, a particle found in air pollution, can induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, new research ...
Feb. 28, 2024 High levels of air pollution can affect teams doing complex tasks, which holds implications for emerging ...
Feb. 27, 2024 Cooking on your gas stove can emit more nano-sized particles into the air than vehicles that run on gas or diesel, possibly increasing your risk of developing asthma or other respiratory illnesses, a ...
Feb. 26, 2024 Black carbon is up to 25 times more hazardous to human health than other airborne particles of a similar size. Standard sensors are expensive and burdensome, resulting in sparse coverage in regions ...
Friday, March 29, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
- New Approach to Monitoring Freshwater Quality Can Identify Sources of Pollution, and Predict Their Effects
- Open Waste Burning Linked to Air Pollution in Northwestern Greenland
Monday, March 25, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Multiple Air Pollutants Linked to Asthma Symptoms in Children
- Curbing Coal-Burning Emissions Translates to Health Gains for Children
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
- New Study Quantifies Health Impacts from Oil and Gas Flaring in U.S.
- Vehicle Brakes Produce Charged Particles That May Harm Public Health
- AI Making Waves in Marine Data Collection
- Air Filters and Scheduled Window Opening Can Reduce Classroom Pollution by Up to 36%
- Climate Policies to Reduce Motor Vehicle Emissions Can Improve Children's Health, Save Money
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- Short-Term Exposure to High Levels of Air Pollution Kills 1 Million Globally Every Year
- Plant Lavender, Marjoram and Ivy on Your Green Wall to Clean Up the Air
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Monday, February 26, 2024
Friday, February 23, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
- Air Pollution Linked to More Signs of Alzheimer's in Brain
- Highways Through Historically Redlined Areas Likely Cause Air Pollution Disparities Today
Friday, February 16, 2024
Friday, February 9, 2024
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- Green Doesn't Always Mean Clean: Cleaning Products Urgently Need Better Regulation, Researchers Warn
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- 'Tiny Tornadoes' Around Leaves Spread Deadly Plant Pathogens
- Death Toll Shows Extreme Air Pollution Events a Growing Urban Threat
Monday, January 29, 2024
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Monday, January 22, 2024
Friday, January 19, 2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- US Air Pollution Rates on the Decline but Pockets of Inequities Remain
- Microplastics from Natural Fertilizers Are Blowing in the Wind More Often Than Once Thought
Thursday, January 11, 2024
- The First Assessment of Toxic Heavy Metal Pollution in the Southern Hemisphere Over the Last 2,000 Years
- Wristband Monitors Provide Detailed Account of Air Pollution Exposure
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Monday, December 18, 2023
- Spike in Dermatology Visits for Skin Problems Seen During Summer of Wildfires
- Researchers Invent 'methane Cleaner': Could Become a Permanent Fixture in Cattle and Pig Barns
Friday, December 15, 2023
Monday, December 4, 2023
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Monday, November 27, 2023
- Mixing Heat With Hair Styling Products May Be Bad for Your Health
- New Method Verifies Carbon Capture in Concrete
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Monday, November 13, 2023
- Ammonia Fuel Offers Great Benefits but Demands Careful Action
- Aerosols: When Scents Influence Our Climate
- New Study Indicates C4 Crops Less Sensitive to Ozone Pollution Than C3 Crops
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Monday, October 30, 2023
- A Sustainable Alternative to Air Conditioning
- Heat-Related Cardiovascular Deaths in the U.S. May More Than Double Within Decades
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- Greener Neighborhoods Can Protect Us -- At the Cellular Level
- Germicidal UV Lights Could Be Producing Indoor Air Pollutants, Study Finds
Friday, October 13, 2023
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Monday, October 2, 2023
Monday, September 25, 2023
- Scientists Reveal What Fuels Wildfires in Sierra Nevada Mountains
- Rivers Contain Hidden Sinks and Sources of Microplastics
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
- Electrifying Vehicles in Chicago Would Save Lives, Reduce Pollution Inequities
- Roadside Hedges Can Reduce Harmful Ultrafine Particle Pollution Around Schools
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
- Exposure to Air Pollution While in the Womb Is Linked to Adverse Changes in Cell Processes in New-Born Babies
- Surfactants Can Cause Toxic Chemicals in Aerosols to Last Longer in the Air
Monday, September 11, 2023
- Atmospheric Scientists Reveal Much of Houston's Ozone Exceedance Due to Air Flows from the North
- High Levels of Particulate Air Pollution Associated With Increased Breast Cancer Incidence
Friday, September 8, 2023
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
- Electrifying Heavy-Duty Vehicles Could Reduce Environmental Inequalities
- The Kitchen Is Key to Improving Indoor Air Quality
- Bit by Bit, Microplastics from Tires Are Polluting Our Waterways
Friday, September 1, 2023
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
- Collecting Clean Water from Fog
- Clever Coating Turns Lampshades Into Indoor Air Purifiers
- Oceans Release Microplastics Into the Atmosphere
- Fresher AIr: AI and Mobility Data May Improve Air Pollution Exposure Models
Monday, August 14, 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
- Particulate Air Pollution a Growing Risk for Premature CVD Death and Disability Worldwide
- An Early Warning System for Joint Heat and Ozone Extremes in China
Monday, August 7, 2023
Thursday, August 3, 2023
- Outdoor Air Pollution May Increase Non-Lung Cancer Risk in Older Adults [CORRECTED]
- A Natural Experiment Provides Evidence of Link Between Air Pollution and Childhood Obesity
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
- Closure of Pittsburgh Coal-Processing Plant Tied to Local Health Gains
- Nature-Based Solutions Can Help Tackle Climate Change and Food Security, but Communities Outside Europe Are Missing out