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Category: Air Pollution
How to reduce your exposure to air pollution
There are a few easy steps you can take to reduce how much pollution you and your family are exposed to. Read More »
Air pollution may increase risk of dementia
According to a new study, if you live near a major roadway or other pollution source, you may be more at risk of developing dementia. Read More »
Air pollution in the womb leads to mental problems in children
A recent study has discovered that one of the most common pollutants may be especially dangerous for pregnant women and their babies. Read More »
Air pollution linked to higher stroke risk
Living in a heavily polluted area may increase your risk of a stroke. Read More »
6 unexpected asthma triggers
Don’t let yourself get caught off guard by these unexpected asthma triggers. Read More »
Air pollution linked to anxiety, study finds
According to a new study from Johns Hopkins University, air pollution may have psychological effects as well as physical ones. Read More »
Climate change-related pollution worsens spring allergies
Two pollutants associated with global warming, ozone and nitrogen dioxide, actually change the chemical composition of pollen, making it more allergenic. Read More »
Study shows drivers exposed to 29 times more air pollution when stopped at red lights
Researchers from the University of Surrey monitored pollutant levels in cars throughout a journey and found that harmful particle exposure increases by about 29 times when a car is stopped at a light. Read More »
Environmental groups sue EPA for factory farm air pollution standards
On January 28, a coalition of environmental and animal rights groups announced that they had filed two suits against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to implement effective air pollution standards for large-scale livestock farms after repeated petitioning. Read More »