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Outdoor air pollution may raise the risk of death by 20%, study finds

Outdoor air pollution may raise the risk of death by 20%, study finds

Environmental factors play a role in health, with research finding that people living in certain areas have a higher risk for health problems and mortality. Multiple factors such as air pollution and fuel-burning methods can impact cardiovascular and all-cause mortality risk at varying degrees, according to a new study. The authors argue that to improve …

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Young Adults with Higher Exposure to Household Air Pollution Show Worse Lung Function

Young adults with higher exposure to household air pollution show worse lung function

A study conducted in South India adds new evidence on the detrimental effects of cooking with biomass fuel and respiratory health Summary:A new study has evaluated the link between air pollution and lung function of young adults who had recently attained their expected maximum lung function. The study found that participants with higher exposure to …

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Is climate change keeping you up at night? You may have climate anxiety

Is climate change keeping you up at night? You may have climate anxiety

A forest fire in northern California and a mile-long glacier breaking apart appear in your news feed. The stark reminders of climate change are constant, and may cause additional stress to your daily tasks. For example, in surveying your shopping cart filled with wipes, sandwich bags, and packets of baby food, you may question your …

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Declines in Air Pollution Have Made Hurricanes Stronger

Without the cooling effect of aerosols, warmer oceans have provided more fuel to storms CLIMATEWIRE | Hurricane activity is shifting worldwide in large part because of climate change. Cyclones are getting stronger, intensifying faster, dumping more rain and migrating into different regions of the oceans. But global warming isn’t the only human activity at play. Air …

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Schools Shut in Tehran Due to Air Pollution

Schools Shut in Tehran Due to Air Pollution

The province of Tehran’s local officials made a belated decision to close kindergartens and elementary schools on Sunday morning to protect children from a thick smog of pollution hanging in the air.   “High school students should be prevented from outdoor physical activities … considering the ‘very unhealthy’ air quality index,” Abed Maleki, a senior …

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