Tag Archives: fine particles

Air pollution dangerous for smokers’ hearts

Research reveals that on days of high pollution, smokers are more likely to have a heart attack than non-smokers. A study from the University of Dijon in Burgundy, France shows that when fine particles from air pollution exceed a certain … Continue reading

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Links between ozone levels and cardiac arrest analyzed

Researchers at Rice University in Houston have found a direct correlation between out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and levels of air pollution and ozone. Their work has prompted more CPR training in at-risk communities. At the same AAAS symposium, Rice environmental engineer … Continue reading

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New air pollution standards restrict soot particles

The Obama administration announced a new air pollution standard Friday that would bring about a 20% reduction in microscopic particles of soot emitted by coal-fired power plants and diesel vehicles that contribute to haze and respiratory ailments. The new limit, … Continue reading

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El Niño exerts a deadly effect

An unexpected link between the climate event El Niño and a rise in the number of deaths in southeast Asia is revealed in research published today in Nature Climate Change. El Niño events, which displace warm water into the eastern … Continue reading

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