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Particles from Paints, Pesticides Have Deadly Impact
Air pollution triggered by use of common chemicals, fuels may kill 10 times more people than previously recognized Hundreds of thousands of people around the world die too soon every year because of exposure to air pollution caused by our … Continue reading
Chinese air pollution data was altered, statistical analysis suggests
Official Chinese air pollution data has previously shown evidence of manipulation when compared with data from US embassies in the same cities. The Chinese government has already taken action against the local officials involved, but now an independent statistical analysis … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China
Tagged Air Pollution, Beijing, Chengdu, China, Guangzhou, PM2.5, Shanghai, Shenyang
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Beijing skies turn orange as sandstorm and pollution send readings off the scale
Capital of China suffers ‘hazardous’ levels of air pollution with authorities issuing second-highest safety alert A massive sandstorm has combined with already high air pollution to turn the skies in Beijing an eerie orange, and send some air quality measurements … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China
Tagged Air Pollution, Beijing, China, PM10, PM2.5, sandstorm
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Beijing issues yellow alert for heavy air pollution
China’s capital Beijing has issued a yellow alert for heavy air pollution which took effect from Sunday, prompting officials to take a series of steps to contain the smog. A series of measures will be taken from Sunday, including the … Continue reading
Study details how auto emissions pose human health problems worldwide
Ultrafine particles in the atmosphere are unregulated, according to the World Health Organization, but a team of international researchers that includes a Texas A&M University professor and two graduate students has found that auto emissions are a key factor in … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies
Tagged Air Pollution, Beijing, China, Health Effects of Air Pollution, PM2.5, Research, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ultrafine Particles (UFP), vehicle emissions, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Air pollution linked to ‘missed’ miscarriages in China: study
Exposure to airborne pollutants increases the risk of “missed” miscarriages in which a fetus dies without a pregnant woman experiencing any noticeable symptoms, researchers said Monday. Previous studies have shown a correlation between air pollution and pregnancy complications, but the … Continue reading
China’s nationwide pollution readings rose 5 percent in January-February – ministry
China’s average concentrations of lung-damaging small particles known as PM2.5 rose by 5.2 percent in the first two months of the year, the country’s environment ministry said on Thursday, casting doubt over its ability to meet winter targets. The nation’s … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China
Tagged Air Pollution, Beijing, China, Fenwei, Hebei, PM2.5, Tianjin, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Air pollution affects happiness not just health, scientists find
Air pollution is not just bad for health also makes people unhappy, a new study has shown. Researchers at MIT and the University of Beijing discovered a direct link between the amount of particulates in the air and happiness. Research … Continue reading
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