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Tag Archives: Nitrogen Dioxide NO2
Study links childhood exposure to air pollution and self-harm in later life
A study of over 1.4 million Danes has revealed a link between higher levels of exposure to two common pollutants during childhood and an increased risk of self-harm in later life. The collaboration between academics at The University of Manchester … Continue reading
Air pollution linked to more severe mental illness – study
Exclusive: research finds small rise in exposure to air pollution leads to higher risk of needing treatment Exposure to air pollution is linked to an increased severity of mental illness, according to the most comprehensive study of its kind. The … Continue reading
Pollution in 8 cities rose at alarming rate from April 2020 to April 2021: Greenpeace report
According Greenpeace India, the level of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) has increased in eight of the most populous Indian cities that were covered under their satellite observation for the study. This study was a direct comparison of NO2 levels of April … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, India
Tagged Air Pollution, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Greenpeace, Hyderabad, India, Jaippur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2
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Reduced traffic during lockdown did not improve air quality in urban areas as much as expected
Two studies led by María Morales Suárez Varela, group leader of the CIBERESP at the University of Valencia and professor of the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the academic institution, have evaluated the impact of mobility restrictions … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Italy, Spain, World News
Tagged Air Pollution, COVID-19, Florence, Italy, Lucca, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Nitrogen Oxide NO, NOx, Ozone O3, Pisa, PM10, PM2.5, Research, Spain, Valencia
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Study is first to show that air pollutants increase risk of painful periods for women
Dysmenorrhea, that is, frequent severe and painful cramps during menstruation from abnormal contractions of the uterus, is the most common of all gynecological disorders. It affects between 16-91% of girls and women of reproductive age, of whom 2%-29% have symptoms … Continue reading
Air pollution ‘may affect the health of your baby’
Air pollution can affect the development of unborn babies in the womb. Air pollution affects the thyroid, according to scientists from the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country, as small particles like nitrogen dioxide and carbon can impact the levels of … Continue reading
Germany “persistently” broke air pollution rules, EU top court rules
Germany persistently violated EU limits on air pollution, the European Union’s top court said on Thursday, in a ruling that could see the country face financial penalties if it fails to improve air quality in several big cities. Air pollution … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Germany
Tagged Air Pollution, Germany, Munich, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Stuttgart
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