At least 300 million children around the world live in regions that experience extreme air pollution, and many of these children are living in poverty … Two billion children exposed to high levels of air pollution: UNICEFRead more
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Diwali: dark underbelly of light
Air is already heavy with toxic muck before Diwali. There is no room for more pollution either in our air or in our lungs. Like … Diwali: dark underbelly of lightRead more
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Common chemicals cost US billions every year
Exposure to chemicals in pesticides, toys, makeup, food packaging and detergents costs the U.S. more than $340 billion annually due to health care costs and … Common chemicals cost US billions every yearRead more
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92% of the world’s population suffers air pollution
A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits*. Information is … 92% of the world’s population suffers air pollutionRead more
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Millions children breathing toxic air – UNICEF report
Almost one in seven of the world’s children, 300 million, live in areas with the most toxic levels of outdoor air pollution – six or … Millions children breathing toxic air – UNICEF reportRead more
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How much do perfumes pollute?
Soaps, detergents, shampoos and many other personal hygiene products contain mixtures of ‘odorous’ molecules that have passed safety tests for human health with little or … How much do perfumes pollute?Read more
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Toxic Algae Blooms Are on the Rise
Cyanobacteria are one of nature’s great opportunists. Every summer, these primitive organisms erupt in vast blooms in ponds and lakes, soaking up the sun’s energy. … Toxic Algae Blooms Are on the RiseRead more
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‘Traffic Jam’ in Brain Linked to Common Cognitive Disorder
Brain MRI could help improve the diagnosis of people with a common type of cognitive disorder, according to a new study published online in the … ‘Traffic Jam’ in Brain Linked to Common Cognitive DisorderRead more
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Air pollution exposure found to be risk factor for type 2 diabetes
Exposure to air pollution increases the risk of developing insulin resistance as a pre-diabetic state of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study by … Air pollution exposure found to be risk factor for type 2 diabetesRead more
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Sitting in traffic jams is officially bad for you
With millions of motorists set to hit the road for the bank holiday weekend, drivers have been urged to close windows and turn off fans … Sitting in traffic jams is officially bad for youRead more