Tag: air pollution
Air pollution drives school absences and health symptoms in Delhi and Dhaka youth, new study shows
A new study of 814 young people in Delhi and Dhaka finds that high air pollution days significantly increase respiratory…
Europe’s climate policy shows unequal air quality gains across regions, new modelling reveals
Europe's climate policies will reduce air pollution but unequally, leaving disadvantaged regions with minimal health gains, according to a modelling…
Land Use Changes in Southeast Asia Linked to 13,000 Annual Deaths from Air Pollution
New research reveals land use changes in Southeast Asia cause 13,000 annual deaths from air pollution, with Indonesia, Vietnam, and…
Air pollution linked to 37% increase in healthcare costs across Iranian industrial cities
Study of 10 Iranian cities over 14 years finds PM2.5 pollution drives 3.7% increase in healthcare spending for every 10%…
Edinburgh Physicians Challenge Wood Burning Industry’s Health Claims After Lobbying Investigation
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh condemns wood burning industry lobbying tactics after BMJ investigation reveals systematic efforts to undermine…
Air Pollutants Alter Brain Activity and Lung Function Within Four Hours
UK researchers discovered that common air pollutants cause measurable changes in brain activity and lung function within just four hours…
Wood Burning Stoves: Hidden Climate and Health Threats Beyond Air Pollution
Wood burning stoves contribute significantly to climate change through supply chain emissions and black carbon release, challenging assumptions about biomass…
Air Pollution Accelerates Biological Aging, 39-Year Study Reveals
A comprehensive 39-year study of over 338,000 Europeans reveals that air pollution accelerates biological aging at the cellular level. Up…