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What we learned about wildfire smoke in 2024 - High Country News

Wildfire smoke poses serious health risks, including increased chances of heart disease and lung cancer, due to its small particulate matter.

Your Indoor Air's Dirty Secret Is Under Your Feet

Household rugs and carpets release harmful particulate matter into the air with every step, impacting indoor air quality and health.

The Problem With That Wood Smoke Smell

Wood smoke is not just a pleasant aroma; it poses significant health and environmental risks, comparable to diesel truck emissions.

Here's How Dirty The NYC Subway Air Really Is

Subway stations on the East Coast, particularly New York, exhibit high levels of particulate matter during rush hours, posing serious health risks.

What we learned about wildfire smoke in 2024 - High Country News

Wildfire smoke poses serious health risks, including increased chances of heart disease and lung cancer, due to its small particulate matter.

Your Indoor Air's Dirty Secret Is Under Your Feet

Household rugs and carpets release harmful particulate matter into the air with every step, impacting indoor air quality and health.

The Problem With That Wood Smoke Smell

Wood smoke is not just a pleasant aroma; it poses significant health and environmental risks, comparable to diesel truck emissions.

Here's How Dirty The NYC Subway Air Really Is

Subway stations on the East Coast, particularly New York, exhibit high levels of particulate matter during rush hours, posing serious health risks.
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Wildfire Smoke Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Wildfire smoke significantly increases dementia risk, indicating a major public health concern.

Air pollution increases the risk of dying from breast cancer by 80%

Long-term exposure to air pollution increases breast cancer risk by 45%.
PM2.5 from pollution can cause DNA damage leading to cancer.

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Wildfire smoke significantly increases dementia risk, indicating a major public health concern.

Air pollution increases the risk of dying from breast cancer by 80%

Long-term exposure to air pollution increases breast cancer risk by 45%.
PM2.5 from pollution can cause DNA damage leading to cancer.
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The plants that could clean up Britain's air, revealed

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major contributor to global warming and is primarily released from burning fossil fuels and cement production.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) are also greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change and air pollution.
Particulate matter refers to tiny solid or liquid materials in the air, such as dust and chemicals, and is measured in micrometres.
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