Category Archives: Air Quality

Traffic-related air pollution associated with changes in right ventricular structure, function

Exposure to high levels of traffic-related air pollution is associated with changes in the right ventricle of the heart that may contribute to the known connection between air pollution exposure and heart disease, according to a new study. “Although the … Continue reading →

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Labour calls for action on air pollution after targets missed

The Scottish Government should set out a clear timetable for tackling air pollution, Labour has said. The party is using its debating time at Holyrood to highlight the problem. Labour members will call on the Government to work closely with … Continue reading →

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New research shows air pollution might make you bad at your job

In 2011 researchers at UC San Diego and Columbia University were the first to demonstrate a link between air pollution and reduced productivity among outdoor agricultural workers. Now those researchers are back with a new study, entitled “Particulate Pollution and … Continue reading →

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Warm spring weather triggers London smog alert

Warm spring weather over the weekend triggered a smog alert in London from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), with moderate particulate matter levels also forecast for the remainder of the coming week. Defra is also … Continue reading →

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New PSI reporting system to see more days with “moderate” air quality

From May 1, Singapore will see more days with the air quality being classified as in the “moderate” range, as concentrations of smaller polluting particles of PM2.5 will be included in the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings. “As a result … Continue reading →

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UAE experts call for more awareness of air pollution

ABU DHABI // Air quality in the UAE is generally good – but the issue will probably need more attention as the country grows, a prominent researcher has said. “There are national guidelines and most pollutants are within these standards … Continue reading →

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‘Emission inventory’ is 1st step to predicting city’s air pollution

Next week, Mumbai will finally get an emission inventory – a database that will help predict the extent of air pollution for up to 72 hours in advance and also help detect its source. The inventory is the very first … Continue reading →

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Only three Chinese cities meet air quality standards

An archipelago known for its Buddhist temples, the Tibetan capital and a seaside city known for corrupt real estate deals, are the only three cities in China to meet national air quality standards, in a stark illustration of how pervasive … Continue reading →

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