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Why Air Pollution Increases Amount Of Heart Attacks And Strokes

Air pollution increases exposure to a radioactive gas that triggers heart attacks and strokes, according to new research from Harvard. It contains colorless and odorless radon which is also the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

Zenger · Oct 8, 2022

UN nations reach long-term aviation climate goal

A United Nations body agreed on Friday to a long-term aspirational goal for net-zero aviation emissions by 2050, despite challenges from China and other countries aligned largely with airlines amid pressure to curb air pollution.

Reuters · Oct 7, 2022

Delhi govt asks neighbouring states not to run old buses in city to control vehicular pollution

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has asked the neighbouring states, including Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, not to deploy old buses in the national capital and also those without a valid pollution certificate, sources said on Friday. Transport department officials of the city government held a video-conference with their counterparts from…

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2022

Tech & Science Daily: Air pollution found in babies inside womb

Plus! How DNA evolves and linemen are new TikTok drama

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2022

Researchers discover air pollution particles in babies in womb for first time

Researchers found that soot nanoparticles can cross the placenta and get into organs of foetuses. 

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2022

Toxic air pollution particles found in lungs and brains of unborn babies

Particles breathed by mothers pass to their vulnerable foetuses, with potentially lifelong consequences

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022

Christian Menefee Aims to Bring Polluters to Justice

The youngest-ever Harris County attorney is making the environment top priority. Next target: creosote contamination in Houston's Fifth Ward.

Texas Observer · Oct 5, 2022

Industry dumped more toxic pollution into the Ohio River than any other U.S. watershed in 2020

Industry dumped more toxic pollution into the Ohio River than any other U.S. watershed in 2020

WEKU · Oct 5, 2022

Worm spit could be a secret cure to the world's plastic problem

A new study suggests that we can use worm saliva to break down one of the most commonly used plastics and reduce pollution.

Inverse · Oct 5, 2022

Q&A: Environmental justice leader says Proposition 30 would help struggling areas clear the air

RIALTO, Calif. — Ana Gonzalez grew up watching the Inland Empire transform from citrus groves and grapevines into warehouses and retail distribution centers. The booming region east of Los Angeles now comprises 4.65 million people — and 1 billion square feet of warehouse space.

Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022