Category Archives: World News

Cycle race raises Putney Pollution concerns

With the Olympic cycle race coming through highly polluted Putney next month an environmental has report has raised concerns about visitors not being warned about poor air quality. The Commission for Sustainable London 2012 pre-games review has said raising awareness … Continue reading

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Free service available to alert Aberdeen residents when air quality is poor

Aberdeen City Council is promoting a national initiative which alerts when air quality could pose a risk to individuals with heart conditions or breathing problems. Those who sign up to the free service will receive a text message or e-mail … Continue reading

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The Effects of PM10

You might think people look ridiculous wearing masks, but look at the scientific literature on the effects of PM10 (particles smaller than 10 microns) on lungs/heart/cancer and you won’t be laughing any more. For scientific literature, click here: PubMed What does … Continue reading

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Beijing and London: air quality and the Olympics

Before the 2008 Beijing Olympics, there were widespread fears about the effects of air pollution on the performance, and even the health, of participating athletes. It is an issue that has followed the summer Olympics around the globe, from the … Continue reading

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Breath of fresh air sought in tackling delta pollution

Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau are going to work together to try to improve air quality in the Greater Pearl River Delta region. The three governments said in a joint statement yesterday that they have agreed on a plan to … Continue reading

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Nanoparticles in polluted air, smoke & nanotechnology products have serious impact on health

New groundbreaking research by scientists at Trinity College Dublin has found that exposure to nanoparticles can have a serious impact on health, linking it to rheumatoid arthritis and the development of other serious autoimmune diseases. The findings that have been … Continue reading

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Rush hour is bad for your health

Traffic-related air pollution follows a simple formula: The more vehicles on the road, the more air pollution. The longer those cars are stuck in traffic, idling their engines in traffic jams during rush hour, the more pollutants and greenhouse gases … Continue reading

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Forest fires still rage in the Western United States

Forest fires are still sweeping the Western part of the United States. Click below to see a map of the areas that are badly affected and keep up to date with the measures currently being employed by the rescue services … Continue reading

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