Tag Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Air Pollution Alert in effect for Missoula

A Stage I Air Pollution Alert is in effect for Missoula County, meaning that no visible emissions are allowed from any wood stove or other solid fuel burning devices without a valid Stage I Air Alert Permit. Local health officials … Continue reading →

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PM2.5 air pollutants causing more deaths than estimated, study says

The health risks of microscopic air pollutants have been grossly underestimated on the mainland, with nearly 8,600 premature deaths expected this year in four major cities, a study has revealed. And premature deaths are “just a tiny fraction” of the … Continue reading →

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Pollution from car emissions killing millions in China and India

An explosion of car use has made fast-growing Asian cities the epicentre of global air pollution and become, along with obesity, the world’s fastest growing cause of death according to a major study of global diseases. In 2010, more than … Continue reading →

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Air pollution at Waverley seven times higher than safety limits

Exhaust fumes from trains and taxis, coupled with toxic dust kicked up by construction works, are endangering the health of commuters, tourists and workers – particularly those with asthma, lung or heart conditions, experts say. Politicians have reacted with shock … Continue reading →

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65% air pollution deaths in Asia: Study

Outdoor air pollution has been listed as one of the top ten killers in the world, with 65 percent of the air pollution deaths occurring in Asia and close to quarter of this in India, according to a study released … 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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‘Up to 9% of deaths in London caused by air pollution’

Up to 9% of deaths in the capital’s most polluted areas are down to air pollution, a new London Assembly paper has reported. The paper highlights the percentage of deaths attributable to man-made airborne particles is highest in the City … Continue reading →

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Autism: Traffic pollution linked, study suggests

The possibility that autism is linked to traffic pollution has been raised by researchers in California. Their study of more than 500 children said those exposed to high levels of pollution were three times more likely to have autism than … Continue reading →

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