Category Archives: World News

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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New study finds air pollution increases inflammation primarily in patients with heart disease

A new study by heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients with heart disease, specifically those with heart failure, are especially vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution and poor air quality and can take … Continue reading

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Delhi’s air pollution turns ‘severe’ as temperatures, wind speeds drop

Air pollution in India’s national capital increased to ‘severe’ on an official index on Wednesday for the first time this season as temperatures and wind speeds dropped, reducing visibility and affecting some flights. Delhi overtook Pakistan’s Lahore as the world’s most polluted … Continue reading

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