Vehicle traffic is one of the largest sources of pollution in the modern world. Studies have shown that long-term exposure to traffic pollution can shorten … Read More »
Category: Air Pollution
Every Country Fails WHO Air Quality Standards, New Research Finds
According to a new study conducted by a Swiss air quality monitoring company, every country on Earth failed to meet air quality standards set out … Read More »
New Links Found Between Depression and Air Pollution
Depression has been one of the most sharply increasing mental health disorders of the last several decades. Today, major depressive disorder affects approximately 7 percent … Read More »
Ozone Generators vs. Air Purifiers: The Crucial Differences You Need to Know
For people who are new to using air cleaning systems, it can be difficult to figure out which technologies are the most effective. As a … Read More »
Small Changes in Air Quality Have Large Effects on Mental Health, UK Research Shows
Although researchers have suspected a link between air quality and mental health for some time, the exact nature and strength of the relationship has been … Read More »
WHO Updates Air Quality Guidelines in Effort to Save Millions
The World Health Organization this week revised its guidelines for acceptable levels of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), the first time the guideline for PM … Read More »
Lumosity Data Used to Quantify Link Between Air Quality and Cognitive Function
For many years, researchers have found telltale signs of a link between air quality and cognitive function. Students from more heavily polluted neighborhoods, for example, … Read More »
Allergy Seasons Are Becoming Longer and More Intense as Climate Warms
For the last several years, many of us have experienced worse seasonal allergies during the spring and autumn. Now, scientific evidence is beginning to show … Read More »
Best Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke for your Home
Air quality and pollution has become a major problem around the world but especially in Western United States. Many states including California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, … Read More »
Air Pollution Absorbing Pavement to Be Tested in Orlando
Air pollution is among the largest environmental and health issues facing us today. In recent years, more and more evidence has shown that exposure to … Read More »