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Wind spreads microplastics much faster than oceans

Wind spreads microplastics much faster than oceans

George Scott August 09, 2022

Winds are spreading microplastics much faster than oceans, warns new research.

Even low levels of air pollution found to contribute to increased health risk

Even low levels of air pollution found to contribute to increased health risk

George Scott July 16, 2022

Levels of air pollution well below national and international air quality guidelines are associated with an increased risk of death,....

Pollution linked to 10 per cent of cancer cases in Europe, report finds

Pollution linked to 10 per cent of cancer cases in Europe, report finds

Liang Lan June 28, 2022

More than one-quarter of a million lives are lost to environment-related cancer every year

How Climate Change and Air Pollution Affect Kids' Health

How Climate Change and Air Pollution Affect Kids' Health

George Scott June 18, 2022

Their small bodies make them more vulnerable to toxins, pollution, and other climate-change fallout. Over their lifetimes, kids also face....

Chronic air pollution cuts life expectancy by more than 2 years, study shows

Chronic air pollution cuts life expectancy by more than 2 years, study shows

Liang Lan June 14, 2022

Chronic air pollution cuts average global life expectancy by more than two years per person, a study published on Tuesday....

Growing evidence links air pollution exposure and covid-19 risks

Growing evidence links air pollution exposure and covid-19 risks

George Scott May 14, 2022

Research has shown that being unvaccinated raises a person’s risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus, while being older, overweight....

Increasing Green Space Could Help In Slowing Down Cognitive Decline And Curtail Dementia Risk Factors

Increasing Green Space Could Help In Slowing Down Cognitive Decline And Curtail Dementia Risk Factors

Liang Lan May 08, 2022

Higher green space exposure has been associated with lower exposure to air pollution, lower risk of depression, and increased opportunities....

Deforestation Is High, Despite COP26 Promises

Deforestation Is High, Despite COP26 Promises

George Scott April 28, 2022

Brazil had the largest share of tree loss last year, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Bolivia. Indonesia....