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Tag Archives: diesel exhaust fumes
Even Low Levels of Industrial Pollution Shortens Life Span of Older People
Older people are living shorter life span due to airborne contaminants produced by ‘dirty diesel’ pollution from traffic, wildfires, and other industries. Researchers argue in an in-depth study released in Health Effects Institute (HEI), that even low levels of pollution … Continue reading
Air pollution linked to high blood pressure in children; other studies address air quality and the heart
A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood pressure in children and adolescents, and their risk for high blood pressure … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, China, Europe, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies, USA, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, China, diesel exhaust fumes, Europe, Health Effects of Air Pollution, heart disease, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, PM - Particulate Matter, PM10, PM2.5, Research, USA
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California’s Tougher Diesel Emissions Rules Cut Related Deaths in Half: Study
California’s strict limits on diesel air pollution appear to have paid off. Since the limits were added in 1990, diesel exhaust-related deaths have been halved, with the largest reductions in deaths seen in lower-income communities, a new study finds. By … Continue reading
Study Shows Air Pollution Can Mess With Our DNA
Air pollution makes it difficult to breathe and it can also increase the blood pressure and heart rate of the person. Those issues are well known. Now new research suggests breathing diesel fumes can trigger another toxic and dangerous change. … Continue reading
Brake dust air pollution may have same harmful effects on immune cells as diesel exhaust
Metal particles from the abrasion of brake pads – up to a fifth of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution at roadsides – may cause inflammation and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill bacteria a new study has … Continue reading
Pollutionwatch: European air-quality map exposes dangers
From diesel-stricken Paris to coal-reliant Poland, study of pollution hotspots underlines need for reform The European Environment Agency has shed fresh light on the continent’s air quality. Following the prevailing winds from west to east there is a clear gradient, … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, France
Tagged Air Pollution, diesel exhaust fumes, Environmental Protection Agency - EPA, France, Germany, ground level ozone, Italy, London, Paris, Poland
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Denmark calls for EU strategy to phase out diesel and petrol cars from 2030
Denmark, backed by 10 other European Union countries, on Friday called for a strategy to phase out diesel and petrol cars, including allowing the ban of sales at member state-level by 2030 to combat climate change. Denmark made the proposal … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe
Tagged Air Pollution, Denmark, diesel exhaust fumes, EU, Europe
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Paris bans old diesels to tackle pollution
Paris on Monday banned all diesel vehicles aged 13 years or over from the city centre, the latest move in a campaign to tackle pollution on the city’s streets. Diesel vehicles over 18 years old and petrol vehicles over 21 … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, France
Tagged Air Quality, diesel exhaust fumes, France, Paris
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