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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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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

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Ultrafine particles from planes put 52 million Europeans at risk of serious health conditions

A new study by green group Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests that thousands of cases of high blood pressure, diabetes and dementia across Europe could be linked to the tiny particles emitted by planes. 52 million people – more than … Continue reading

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The Toxic Air We Breathe: Greenpeace Maps Africa’s Air Pollution Hotspots

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Spain – EU highest level of Natural pollutants in the air

A recent report released from EU body, the European Environment Agency (EEA), found the highest levels of natural pollutants were in Spain, which frequently experiences forest fires, most recently this month and more catastrophically in the last few days. Out … Continue reading

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Hong Kong Implements Euro V Emissions Standards

From 1 June 2012, Hong Kong will apply Euro V diesel emissions standards to newly registered vehicles.  The ruling, part of the Air Pollution Control Regulation 2012, will apply to heavy-duty vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. Those vehicles already registered will … Continue reading

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