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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Air pollution raises risk of dementia, say Cambridge scientists

Exposure to certain forms of air pollution is linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, with the number of cases expected to rise significantly by 2050.
Public health
#microplastics
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
3 months ago

Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves

Airborne microplastics are a significant route for plastic contamination in plants, raising health risks through the food chain.
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
3 months ago

Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves

Airborne microplastics are a significant route for plastic contamination in plants, raising health risks through the food chain.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Alameda County DA, air district sue Radius Recycling over massive 2023 blaze

Alameda County's district attorney has filed a civil lawsuit against Radius Recycling for a massive toxic fire after previously dropping criminal charges.
#climate-change
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Climate Change is Making Our Environment Unsafe

Climate change intensifies air pollution, posing serious health risks especially in Brooklyn, necessitating urgent measures for improvement.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Climate Change is Making Our Environment Unsafe

Climate change intensifies air pollution, posing serious health risks especially in Brooklyn, necessitating urgent measures for improvement.
#global-warming
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
4 months ago

Will Global Warming Harm Cycling Forever?

Global warming threatens cycling through severe weather, air pollution, and infrastructure damage, impacting cyclists' safety and enjoyment.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Fireworks Can Be Bad for Our Brains

Fireworks significantly increase air pollution and are linked to mental health issues, impacting cognition and mood.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Itchy? Air pollution might be making it worse

Atopic dermatitis is increasingly prevalent globally, influenced by factors like air pollution and climate change.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk Obtains Permit to Spew Pollution

Elon Musk's xAI data center in Memphis continues to pollute with methane gas, now authorized by a local permit despite previously operating without permission.
#lung-cancer
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Lung cancer diagnoses on the rise among never-smokers worldwide

Non-smokers are increasingly diagnosed with lung cancer, largely due to air pollution.
Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer in non-smokers.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Lung cancer diagnoses on the rise among never-smokers worldwide

Non-smokers are increasingly diagnosed with lung cancer, largely due to air pollution.
Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer in non-smokers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Oakland loses another coal terminal' decision, but product is a ways from coming to town

The appeals court ruling, authored by Judge James Richman, declares none of the arguments lodged by the city against allowing Tagami more time at the proposed terminal site have merit.
California
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Clean air bill championed by cross-party MPs

A proposed law aims to establish clean air as a human right in memory of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Investigate What Happens If You Snort Moon Dust

Our findings suggest that while lunar dust may cause some immediate irritation to the airways, it does not appear to pose a risk for chronic, long-term diseases like silicosis.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Calls to clean up England's toxic air' as GP visits for asthma attacks rise 45%

The rise in asthma attacks highlights the urgent need to address air pollution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How farm fires intensify Delhi's post-monsoon smog problem

Post-monsoon smog in Delhi is severely harmful, primarily caused by agricultural fires, impacting public health significantly.
#elon-musk
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Air quality tests around xAI's Memphis data center raise questions | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Air quality tests around xAI's Memphis data center raise questions | TechCrunch

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Revolutionary brake discs solve the problem of hidden air pollution in London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Recent studies show that brake dust accounts for up to 20% of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution at roadsides, especially during rush hours.
Alternative transportation
#public-health
Environment
fromCommon Dreams
3 months ago

Trump's Drive to Undermine Our Progress on Clean Transportation Will Erode Our Health | Common Dreams

Air pollution significantly impacts children's health, especially in low-income areas like the South Bronx.
Existing policies are failing to protect vulnerable communities from severe air pollution.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

More than 150 million people are breathing polluted air in the US

Almost half of Americans live with unhealthy air pollution levels according to the 2025 report, worsened by climate change.
Minority communities are disproportionately affected by air quality issues, facing higher health risks.
Environment
fromCommon Dreams
3 months ago

Trump's Drive to Undermine Our Progress on Clean Transportation Will Erode Our Health | Common Dreams

Air pollution significantly impacts children's health, especially in low-income areas like the South Bronx.
Existing policies are failing to protect vulnerable communities from severe air pollution.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

More than 150 million people are breathing polluted air in the US

Almost half of Americans live with unhealthy air pollution levels according to the 2025 report, worsened by climate change.
Minority communities are disproportionately affected by air quality issues, facing higher health risks.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

xAI faces legal threat over alleged Colossus data center pollution in Memphis

For instance, if all the 35 turbines operated by xAI were using add-on air pollution control technology to achieve a NOx emission rate of 2 ppm-as xAI's consultant agreed it would-they would emit about 177 tons of NOx per year, as opposed to the 1,200 to 2,100 tons per year they currently emit, the letter said.
Alternative transportation
Brooklyn
fromlicpost.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers call for Green Asphalt closure amid air quality concerns in Queens and Brooklyn

Local lawmakers call for Green Asphalt plant suspension due to worsening air pollution impacting nearby communities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How does air pollution affect mental health? New study aimed to find out

Worsening air pollution in a new area can negatively impact mental health, especially for low-income communities.
#electric-vehicles
#epa
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's EPA announces major rollbacks to power plant pollution limits

Regulatory rollbacks by the EPA under the Trump administration may increase harmful emissions from US power plants.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Document Shows E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Limits on Mercury From Power Plants

The E.P.A. is set to weaken regulations on power plant emissions, reversing Biden-era environmental protections.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's EPA announces major rollbacks to power plant pollution limits

Regulatory rollbacks by the EPA under the Trump administration may increase harmful emissions from US power plants.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Document Shows E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Limits on Mercury From Power Plants

The E.P.A. is set to weaken regulations on power plant emissions, reversing Biden-era environmental protections.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Media Panics About "Crime Waves" - But Downplays Crime Committed by Corporations

Total estimated wage theft among rideshare drivers far surpasses that of other crimes, illustrating a pervasive problem that remains largely unaddressed by law enforcement.
Social justice
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

California Supreme Court To Hear Case On State's Rooftop Solar Policy | KQED

CARB has implemented a mobile air pollution monitoring program to gather localized data across California communities.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

NAACP calls on Memphis officials to halt operations at xAI's 'dirty data center' | TechCrunch

The NAACP urges officials to halt operations at xAI's Colossus supercomputer facility due to air quality and environmental justice concerns.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

South-west London drivers could be fined 100 for leaving engines running under pollution crackdown

The PSPO would allow enforcement officers to issue fixed penalty notices after two minutes of observation, improving enforcement against idling vehicle emissions.
London politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

A gas company wants to expand a pipeline in the south-but it would sharply increase air pollution in North Carolina towns

Environmental advocates warn that the expansion of two compressor stations along Transco's pipeline in North Carolina will lead to significant increases in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
SF politics
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Chemical 'shuttles' carry large drugs across the blood-brain barrier

Xenon gas enhances climbers' acclimatization, enabling safer and shorter ascents of Mount Everest.
A U.S. lab vital for air pollution research faces closure, jeopardizing health standards.
Bed bugs proliferated around the emergence of early cities, establishing them as urban pests.
#california
California
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Senate Blocks CA Clean Air and Electric Car Mandates

Senate blocks California's gas car phase-out, challenging its transition to electric vehicles and clean air efforts.
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Senate votes to kill California's gas car ban-a major setback for EVs

The Senate voted to block California's gas-powered car ban, undermining efforts for electric vehicle transition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK, study estimates

The Dieselgate scandal has severely impacted public health in the UK, contributing to thousands of premature deaths and children's asthma cases.
fromNature
2 months ago

Landmark air-pollution lab under threat from Trump cuts - can it be saved?

The decision to not renew the lease comes as the Trump team works to downsize the US government, alarming scientists who rely on this pivotal research facility.
Public health
#environmental-justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A study finds stacking bricks differently could help this country fight air pollution

It's a lot of black smoke, impacting the workers and nearby villagers, but also the overall air quality of the region," said Sameer Maithel, an engineer.
London startup
#wildfires
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Smoke from climate-fueled fires in US contributed to 15,000 deaths over 15 years, study finds

Wildfires linked to climate change contribute significantly to health risks and economic costs in the U.S.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Smoke from climate-fueled fires in US contributed to 15,000 deaths over 15 years, study finds

Wildfires linked to climate change contribute significantly to health risks and economic costs in the U.S.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Early air pollution exposure affects health in adolescence, study finds

Exposure to high air pollution in early childhood increases health risks in adolescents.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Can public transport ever replace cars? DW 05/13/2025

Jakarta's minibuses help manage congestion and pollution, emphasizing a need for better public transport solutions globally.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council considers ban on garden bonfires

Hammersmith and Fulham Council is considering a byelaw to ban garden bonfires to combat air pollution.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

32 vintage photos reveal what Los Angeles looked like before the US regulated pollution

Los Angeles has significantly battled air pollution since the 1940s, impacting public health and prompting regulatory action.
Europe politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Cutting Emissions Could Prevent Thousands of Deaths Linked to Polluted Air

Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths annually; reducing pollutants can save lives.
UK politics
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

Government caves in as wood burning stoves allowed in Future Homes Standard, despite health warnings

Modern wood-burning stoves will be allowed as secondary heat sources in new homes, despite health and environmental concerns.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

UK studies link contaminated air to cognitive decline DW 04/25/2025

Exposure to air pollution is linked to declining cognitive performance, especially in older adults.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

London Marathon: Runners with heart or lung issues warned pollution will be higher than normal

London Marathon occurring with moderate pollution; health precautions advised for vulnerable individuals.
#environmental-policy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Nearly half of Americans breathing in unsafe levels of air pollutants report

Americans are increasingly exposed to harmful air pollutants, primarily due to climate change and environmental policy rollbacks.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Nearly half of Americans breathing in unsafe levels of air pollutants report

Americans are increasingly exposed to harmful air pollutants, primarily due to climate change and environmental policy rollbacks.
fromianVisits
3 months ago

The London Buzz - 11th April 2025

Lambeth Council is investing £120,000 to reshape Brixton with new public strategies.
Hackney Council is reviewing rejected blue badge applications after watchdog concerns.
Bond Street is again Europe's most expensive shopping street.
Gas boilers are now the primary source of London's air pollution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Price of parking rises steeply due to English councils' clean-air surcharges

Many motorists are unaware of parking surcharges until they pay through an app, as the levies are not routinely flagged on signs, creating confusion.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

Haringey set to expand School Streets scheme to SIXTEEN more schools

The expanding School Streets initiative across Haringey aims to make school journeys safer and more environmentally friendly, benefitting 16,000 children to date.
NYC parents
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Are rising lower respiratory infection hospital admissions linked to dirty air?

Air pollution significantly increases the risk of severe respiratory infections and hospital admissions, particularly among vulnerable populations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Coal Plant Ranked as Nation's Dirtiest Asks for Pollution Exemption

The Colstrip power plant, the most polluting in the U.S., is seeking a two-year exemption from stricter pollution regulations aimed at reducing hazardous air emissions.
Environment
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: Children, Parents & Grandparents Call for Hochul to Move Faster on Climate Action

Parents feel powerless to prevent pollution affecting their children's health and call on government action for effective climate legislation.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Ulez was not 'anti-motorist', Sadiq Khan claims in podcast interview

We had to have a combination of carrots and sticks. So the first thing is, this is not an anti-motorist policy. I'm not anti-car. I love driving. The issue is anti-poison.
London politics
#london
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

High air pollution alert issued for London

London's high air pollution alert highlights the need for immediate action due to increased pollution levels, especially affecting vulnerable populations.
London politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

U.S. ports fear that federal funding to clean up pollution could be canceled

The shift towards electrification of port operations aims to reduce air pollution in nearby communities.
Federal funding is critical for decarbonization efforts at U.S. ports, with $3 billion allocated under recent climate initiatives.
OMG science
fromFast Company
4 months ago

How lightning over shipping lanes dropped after regulating sulfur

Lightning activity over shipping lanes decreased significantly after international regulations on ship emissions were enacted.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

India: Will air pollution jack up health insurance costs? DW 03/13/2025

Air insurance premiums in Delhi may increase due to health impact from pollution.
Insurers are considering raising premiums by 10-15% for health policies in Delhi.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

Bill Aims to Curb Truck Traffic Pollution From Mega-Warehouses That Move Your Packages

New legislation aims to hold companies accountable for toxic emissions from warehouses.
The indirect source rule seeks to mitigate air pollution from truck traffic in low-income communities.
Public health
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Small changes can cut air pollution inside your home in a big way

Indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor levels, necessitating home monitoring.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

A million cars have disappeared: What NYC is like after one month of congestion pricing

One million fewer vehicles have entered the congestion relief zone, leading to reduced traffic and increased public transit usage in Manhattan.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

Weigh in on Berkeley's disaster readiness, environmental justice at Saturday workshop

Berkeley is updating its General Plan to enhance climate resilience and environmental justice with community input and significant funding.
fromABC News
6 months ago

Thai authorities seek to ease air pollution in capital by offering free public transport

Bangkok's public transport is free for a week to combat severe air pollution.
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