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Tag Archives: Research
Breathe clean air, not microplastics! Tyre wear – an underestimated source of air pollution that needs to be tackled
Plastic degradation in our environment is a global threat that affects our planet and our health. According to a new study published by Hull York Medical School (United Kingdom) in March 2022, for the first time, microplastic pollution has been … Continue reading
Air pollution exposure may cause heart attack within an hour
Exposure to air pollutants—even at levels below World Health Organization air quality guidelines—may trigger a heart attack within the hour, according to a new study from China that found the risks were highest among older people and when the weather … Continue reading
Scientists Discover How Air Pollution Alters Lung Tissue, Increasing Cancer Susceptibility
Research findings highlight a potential new target for preventing lung disease caused by air pollution. According to a paper published in the journal eLife on April 19, 2022, scientists have uncovered a mechanism that explains how small air pollution particles … Continue reading
Tropical city air pollution led to 470,000 premature deaths in 2018
Cities in the tropics are experiencing a growing air pollution problem, which is estimated to have led to a 62 per cent rise in premature deaths since 2005 Some 470,000 people in cities near the equator died prematurely in 2018 … Continue reading
Microplastics found deep in lungs of living people for first time
Particles discovered in tissue of 11 out of 13 patients undergoing surgery, with polypropylene and PET most common Microplastic pollution has been discovered lodged deep in the lungs of living people for the first time. The particles were found in … Continue reading
Harmful air pollution now affects 99 per cent of everyone on Earth
Almost everyone on Earth lives in areas with harmful levels of air pollution that breach new guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO). The official figure is that 99 per cent of the world’s population is affected, up from 90 … Continue reading
How is haze formed? Soot as a surprising source of haze-building hydroxyl radicals
Haze is formed when a cocktail of various gaseous pollutants is oxidized and forms particulate matter diffusing sunlight. This process is mainly mediated by hydroxyl radicals (OH), and researchers have now discovered a new route to their formation. This newly … Continue reading
Alaska air pollution holds clues for other Arctic climates
In the pristine expanse of Alaska’s interior lies a dirty secret: some of the most polluted winter air in the United States can be found in and around Fairbanks The Fairbanks North Star Borough, which includes Alaska’s second largest city, … Continue reading
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