Category Archives: World News

From flames to haze, wildfire smoke transforms as it travels, and it can harm your health in different ways

As wildfire smoke plumes travel thousands of miles, sunlight and atmospheric chemistry bleach their color, strip away their campfire aroma and add them to the mix of urban smog. Smoky skies plagued the East Coast and Midwest again in summer 2026, as … Continue reading

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Past fires suggest effects of Europe and North America wildfires may linger for years

Three years after Maui wildfires many still struggle with ‘biological, emotional and social consequences’, study saysA spate of ferocious wildfires across North America and Europe, worsened by the climate crisis, has incinerated homes and forests and forced thousands of people to … Continue reading

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Combined short-term effects of air pollutants linked to 146,500 premature deaths per year in Europe

Fine particles (PM₂.₅) were associated with around 79,000 preventable deaths, followed by nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), ozone (O₃) and coarser particles (PM₂.₅-₁₀, particles with a diameter between 2.5 and 10 micrometers). These are among the findings of a new study conducted … Continue reading

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Beyond lung cancer: other types of cancer linked to air pollution, report finds

Breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of developing and dying from multiple cancers – including liver and breast cancer – according to a new report calling for stricter air quality standards. Air pollution is linked to increased overall risk … Continue reading

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What threats lurk in the smoke and ash of LA-area fires? New health warnings

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Study pinpoints ‘hotspots’ of harmful air pollutant in Dublin

Levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines have been found in hotspots across Dublin city, according to a new study. Data collected by University College Dublin and Dublin City University (DCU) researchers shows high levels of … Continue reading

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Air pollution in India linked to millions of deaths

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to millions of deaths in India. The research, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, emphasizes the need for stricter air quality regulations in the country. Air pollution consisting of … Continue reading

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Study predicts major rise in deaths due to extreme temperatures and air pollution

New study projects a sharp rise in temperature- and pollution-related mortality, with the impact of temperature surpassing that of pollution for a fifth of the global population. Mortality attributable to air pollution and extreme temperatures is a major concern,  and … Continue reading

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