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Children's lung capacity improved in cleaner air

Children's lung capacity improved in cleaner air

Hannah Steiner February 27, 2023

In general, air pollution was around 40 per cent lower in Stockholm between 2016 and 2019 than it was between....

Far-reaching UN treaty a must to cut global plastic use: experts

Far-reaching UN treaty a must to cut global plastic use: experts

Debbie Banks February 27, 2023

Many countries lack the infrastructure to handle the scale of plastic waste generated and it remains cheaper to produce virgin....

As residents near the toxic train wreck in Ohio worry about rashes, sore throats and nausea, the state sets up a health clinic

As residents near the toxic train wreck in Ohio worry about rashes, sore throats and nausea, the state sets up a health clinic

Hannah Steiner February 21, 2023

'Why are people getting sick?'

Traffic pollution impairs brain function

Traffic pollution impairs brain function

Hannah Steiner February 14, 2023

First-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain.

Air pollution increase visible through the paintings of 19th-century artists

Air pollution increase visible through the paintings of 19th-century artists

Debbie Banks February 05, 2023

The works of Turner and Monet carry quantifiable clues to air pollution levels during the Industrial Revolution.

Four reasons why the world needs to limit nitrogen pollution

Four reasons why the world needs to limit nitrogen pollution

Hannah Steiner February 01, 2023

This gas is 300 times more potent at warming the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. It also remains active in the....

Türkiye halts tons of plastic waste in 4 years

Türkiye halts tons of plastic waste in 4 years

Hannah Steiner January 01, 2023

The rise in the price of plastic bags has led consumers to seek other means to carry the goods they....

'Gray leisure' skateboarding represents both pollution and sustainability

'Gray leisure' skateboarding represents both pollution and sustainability

Hannah Steiner December 25, 2022

Some skateparks leave those who take part in the sport subject to pollution.