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Traffic-Related Air Pollution Linked To Formation Of Facial Dark Spots In Women

Older women often struggle to control dark spots, because no matter what product they use, these spots would not go away. In a new study, researchers found the link between traffic-related air pollution and the formation of facial dark spots in … Continue reading

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Air pollution raises risk of death ‘for decades after exposure’ 

Longest-running study to date analyses long-term mortality risks of Britons exposed to historic particulate pollution Air pollution raises the risk of death for many decades after exposure, according to the longest-running study to date. The analysis of 368,000 British people … Continue reading

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Air pollution from Europe’s planes set to rise by nearly half 

EU study predicts 43% rise in NOx emissions from planes within two decades, due to increased air traffic Air pollution from planes in Europe is to rise by nearly half in the next two decades, according to the EU’s first … Continue reading

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Exposure to high levels of air pollution associated with higher risk of preterm birth 

Exposure to high levels of small particle air pollution is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth — before 37 weeks of pregnancy, according to a new study published online in the journal Environmental Health. The study, by researchers … Continue reading

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Pacific air pollution traced to Africa and Asia

Burning down forests in Africa and South-East Asia causes ozone pollution in the air as far as the western Pacific Ocean, researchers say, calling for revision of global climate models to reflect their findings. In a paper published in Nature … Continue reading

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How air pollution could harm YOUR chances of having a baby 

Scientists from Boston University revealed women who live close to major roads may struggle to become pregnant, and warned though small, the risk could pose a ‘global health problem’. Areas of heavy pollution and traffic are linked to infertility, a … Continue reading

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Air pollution and traffic fumes tied to infertility risk

Women who live close to major highways where the air is polluted by traffic exhaust fumes may be slightly more likely to have fertility problems than women who live further away where the air is cleaner, a U.S. study suggests. … Continue reading

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Scientists develop diesel that emits far less CO2

Researchers have discovered a new approach to the production of fuels. Their new method can be used to produce much cleaner diesel. It can quickly be scaled up for industrial use. In five to 10 years, we may see the … Continue reading

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