Air Pollution

Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances in the atmosphere at concentrations that pose risks to human health, ecosystems and the built environment. These substances include particulate matter, ground-level ozone, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and other chemical compounds released from sources such as transport, industry, energy production, agriculture and natural events. Air pollution can contribute to respiratory and cardiovascular disease, reduce visibility, damage crops and forests, and influence climate processes.

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Air pollution exposure during childhood linked directly to adult bronchitis symptoms in new researchScience

Air pollution exposure during childhood linked directly to adult bronchitis symptoms in new research

By Wayne Lewis | Keck School of Medicine of USC A new study brings fresh revelations about the connection between early-life exposure to air pollution…
SourceSourceJune 29, 2024 Full article
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European airport pollution threatens health of 52 mn people: NGONews

European airport pollution threatens health of 52 mn people: NGO

Paris, France | AFP - High concentrations of tiny particles released when aviation jet fuel is burnt pose a health risk to 52 million people…
SourceSourceJune 25, 2024 Full article
2023 Ohio train derailment
New findings: East Palestine train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to the earth surface across the US and beyondScience

New findings: East Palestine train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to the earth surface across the US and beyond

By IOP Publishing A new study published in the academic journal Environmental Research Letters, reveals that the environmental impact of the February 3, 2023, Norfolk…
SourceSourceJune 19, 2024 Full article
Aerial image: Air Pollution in Ha Noi
Air pollution linked to 8.1 million global deaths in 2021, rising as top threat for children under fiveNewsFacts

Air pollution linked to 8.1 million global deaths in 2021, rising as top threat for children under five

Comprehensive new report details health impacts of air pollution, which has moved ahead of tobacco and poor diet as a risk factor for death. Boston/New…
SourceSourceJune 19, 2024 Full article