Pollution

As the Paris Olympics kick off this Friday, a comprehensive study by Respire (“Breathe”) has raised significant concerns about air quality at sports grounds across the city. Conducted in collaboration with the French air monitoring service Airparif, the study reveals that nearly all sports centers in and around the capital are subjected to air pollution levels that far …

Air Pollution Threatens Athlete Performance as Paris Olympics Kick Off Friday Read More »

Bees and other beneficial bugs are disproportionately harmed by air pollution compared to crop-destroying pests, according to researchers from the University of Reading. Scientists analysed data from 120 scientific papers to understand how 40 types of insects in 19 countries respond to air pollutants like ozone, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide and particulate matter. Pollinators – …

Study finds air pollution harms pollinators more than pests Read More »

Air pollution affects us all. At home, at work, at school, at play. Whether it is on the daily commute, at the school gates or playing football in the park, pollution’s serious health impacts are very real. Toxic air is a public health emergency and the very air we breathe contributes to up to 43,000 …

‘Air pollution can damage a baby’s health before they are even born’ Read More »

The Center for International Environmental Law has released a report detailing how local governments can pursue compensation for the effects of plastic pollution, mostly via legal action against plastic producers and brand owners. “States and cities are on the front lines of the growing plastics crisis and the mounting costs it imposes on governments and …

CIEL report lays out roadmap for paying for pollution Read More »

Air pollution due to crop stubble burning in northern India is a leading risk factor of acute respiratory infections and causes an estimated economic loss of $30 billion annually, according to a study unveiled Monday. Researchers from the US-based International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and partner institutes found that living in districts with air …

Air pollution from crop stubble burning costing India $30 billion/year: Study Read More »