Tag Archives: Research

Calls grow for full fossil fuel reckoning

From the International Monetary Fund to doctors, voices calling out the fossil fuel industry over its health costs are becoming louder – and more numerous. But a lot depends on the definition of “cost.” Six major European energy companies have … Continue reading

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Air pollution in cities: Bright facades and trees against heat and smog

Cities represent “heat islands” within their surroundings, which are characterized by many heat sources and small air flows. In southern Europe, bright buildings produce relief and provide for a cooler urban climate. Simulation calculations of KIT researchers for the city … Continue reading

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Study Finds Possible Association Between Autism and Air Pollution

Research suggests that early exposure to air pollution may have wide-ranging negative effects A new study from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that exposure to fine particulate air pollution from pregnancy up and through the first two years of childhood … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding protects against environmental pollution

Living in a city with a high level of vehicle traffic or close to a steel works means living with two intense sources of environmental pollution. However, a study indicates that the harmful pollution particle matter and nitrogen dioxide disappears … Continue reading

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Fine particulate air pollution associated with increased risk of childhood autism

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution during pregnancy through the first two years of a child’s life may be associated with an increased risk of the child developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition that affects one in 68 children, … Continue reading

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Air pollution risk: beyond breathing problems

Swiss and German researchers have found that air pollution may impair cognitive function directly – independently of respiratory effects. Scientists already know that air pollution can harm lungs, and that breathing problems, in turn, can cause cognitive deficits. But if … Continue reading

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New research will help forecast bad ozone days over the Western US

A strong connection between high ozone days in the western US during late spring and La Nina, an ocean-atmosphere phenomena that affects global weather patterns, has been identified by researchers. Recognizing this link offers insight for public health and air … Continue reading

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Link between vitamin E and exposure to air pollution

A new study from King’s College London and the University of Nottingham has found an association between the amount of vitamin E in the body, exposure to particulate pollution and lung function. The paper adds to growing evidence from previous … Continue reading

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