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University “shed” could hold the key to fighting deadly and tiny air pollution particles 

THIS humble shed could hold the key to fighting ultra fine deadly pollution particles. The Argus was among a small select group of media invited to look round the University of Brighton‘s ground-breaking air-pollution monitoring station at their Falmer campus … Continue reading →

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U.S. preterm births tied to air pollution cost $4 billion a year

U.S. premature births linked to air pollution cost more than $4 billion a year in medical care and lost economic opportunity, a new analysis estimates. Almost 16,000 babies arrive early each year due at least in part to air pollution, … Continue reading →

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How Prenatal Pollution Exposure Can Lead to Behavior Problems in Children 

The air that expecting moms breathe can have lasting effects on their children, and the latest study details how It’s no secret that polluted air — from cigarette smoke, cars and burning heating oil — can have a negative impact … Continue reading →

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Wildland fire emissions worse in polluted areas: Study shows biomass grown in areas of poor air quality releases more pollutants when burned than biomass grown in clean air 

When plant matter burns, it releases a complex mixture of gases and aerosols into the atmosphere. In forests subject to air pollution, these emissions may be more toxic than in areas of good air quality, according to a new study … Continue reading →

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Higher ozone, lower humidity levels associated with dry eye disease 

In a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology, Dong Hyun Kim, M.D., of Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea and colleagues examined the associations between outdoor air pollution and dry eye disease in a Korean population. Air pollution is … Continue reading →

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CO2 levels make largest recorded annual leap, Noaa data shows 

The last time the Earth saw such a sustained increase was over 11 millennia ago, says US science agency. Climate Home reports Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide last year rose by the biggest margin since records began, according to a … Continue reading →

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Is your football team playing badly? It may be air pollution 

Footballers’ performance is affected by particles in the air, says German study Down the years, professional footballers have blamed a lacklustre performance on many things. Famous explanations have included the ball being too bouncy (Newcastle United); the pitch being too … Continue reading →

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Air pollution tied to higher risk of preterm birth for moms with asthma 

Pregnant women with asthma may be at an increased risk for preterm births if they are exposed to high levels of air pollution from vehicles, according to new research. The study,published March 1 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical … Continue reading →

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