Pollution

Stricter environmental restrictions needed to curb impact in Scotland, conclude researchers Cumulative exposure to air pollution over several years is linked to a heightened risk of admission to hospital for mental/behavioural and physical illness, finds Scottish research published in the open access journal BMJ Open. Stricter environmental restrictions are needed to curb the impact on secondary care, conclude …

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A study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology has revealed a strong connection between long-term air pollution exposure and an increased risk of depression. The research, led by Harbin Medical University and Cranfield University, analyzed data from over 12,000 participants in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). The study identifies sulfur dioxide (SO₂) as the most significant contributor to …

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Delhi’s air pollution is so bad that it’s sometimes hard to discern anything more than a few metres in front of you. And it is affecting people’s health. Breathing is uncomfortable, and one of us (Komali) developed rashes and red eyes on a recent trip to the city. Our experiences are not unusual. Delhi – …

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But Global North is sidestepping their responsibilities and deflecting the core issue of historical pollution, participants said Developing countries in Asia, including India, and climate activists are seeking over $1 trillion annually as grants alone from rich, polluting nations as compensation for climate change in the runup to COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the world’s …

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