It only took a week for London motorists to push air pollution limits over the 2016 legal limit. European Union rules require the limit be … London Areas See Pollution Rivaling Beijing’sRead more
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Chinese Port City of Tianjin Issues First-Ever “Red Alert” for Pollution
This new investigation comes as the Chinese port city of Tianjin has issued its first-ever “red alert” for air pollution. Earlier this week, Beijing was … Chinese Port City of Tianjin Issues First-Ever “Red Alert” for PollutionRead more
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Air Pollution Shutters Schools in Tehran, Factories in Beijing
In Iran, authorities have shuttered all schools and kindergartens in the capital Tehran for two days due to dangerous levels of air pollution. The move … Air Pollution Shutters Schools in Tehran, Factories in BeijingRead more
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Beijing Issues Its 2nd “Red Alert” for Toxic Smog
In China, Beijing has issued its second-ever “red alert” for air pollution as officials warn that toxic smog will descend upon the city for four … Beijing Issues Its 2nd “Red Alert” for Toxic SmogRead more
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Tree plantations causing nitrogen pollution
New research suggests not all trees are “green.” Some trees cause pollution. A new study out of Japan suggests some forests are polluters on par … Tree plantations causing nitrogen pollutionRead more
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BP ‘Got Off Cheaply’ With $18.7 Billion Settlement
BP had already estimated economic damages resulting from the Deepwater Horizon disaster at some $43 billion The U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday that the United … BP ‘Got Off Cheaply’ With $18.7 Billion SettlementRead more
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Unequal Risk of electronic workers from toxic chemicals
In the photograph, a frozen moment of optimism, Yvette Flores is smiling. It’s the summer of 1979. Yvette, in a flower-patterned dress, is 22 years … Unequal Risk of electronic workers from toxic chemicalsRead more
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Beijing Issues First-Ever Pollution “Red Alert” Amid Choking Smog
Beijing has issued its first-ever “red alert” for pollution, as China’s capital city is engulfed in thick smog rife with poisonous chemicals that can make … Beijing Issues First-Ever Pollution “Red Alert” Amid Choking SmogRead more
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Air Pollution May Make Your Brain Age Faster
If you want to prevent cognitive decline with old age, doctors have long recommended eating well, getting enough rest, exercising, reading plenty of books, and … Air Pollution May Make Your Brain Age FasterRead more
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Does air pollution causes dementia?
“We should get out of here,” says air pollution chemist Eben Cross. At 7 a.m. on this cold November day the wind blows steadily through … Does air pollution causes dementia?Read more