Category Archives: Europe

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

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Ireland, World News | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Australia & Oceania, Europe, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Latin America, Medical Studies, USA & Canada, World News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Almost a third of asthma cases are attributable to long-term exposure to fine particular matter, global study suggests

Drawing on evidence involving about 25 million people worldwide, an international research team led by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry demonstrates that long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 significantly increases the risk of asthma, affecting both children and adults. The researchers … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Asthma, Australia & Oceania, China, Germany, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies, USA, USA & Canada, World News | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Only seven countries meet WHO air quality standard, research finds

Almost all countries failing to meet mark for PM2.5, tiny particles expelled by vehicles and industry that can cause health problems Only seven countries are meeting an international air quality standard, with deadly air pollution worsening in places due to … Continue reading

Posted in Africa, Asia, Australia & Oceania, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Europe, France, Germany, Health Effects of Air Pollution, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, Mongolia, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, USA, USA & Canada, Vietnam, World News | Leave a comment

Short-term exposure to high levels of air pollution kills 1 million globally every year, new study finds

Posted in Africa, Air Quality, Asia, Australia & Oceania, Europe, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

‘It stinks!’: Milan residents grapple with high pollution

Pietro De Luca lives in Italy’s finance and fashion capital Milan but often thinks of moving to a cleaner city with his wife and three children to escape high pollution and the health risks it causes. “It stinks! I smell … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Italy | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Wood-burning stoves largely offset fall in particulate pollution from roads in UK

Pollution from heating homes using solid fuel such as wood increased by 19% from 2012 to 2022, data shows A rise in harmful emissions from wood-burning stoves has largely offset decreases in particulate pollution from road and energy sources in … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Research on Air Pollution in the UK, UK | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fines for idling engines start today

Drivers who leave their engines running when parked risk a £40 fine from today. Signs went up across the city in December ready for enforcement to start in the new year. Drivers can be fined if their idling cars are … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, UK | Tagged , , | Leave a comment