As scientists continue to study the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the global COVID-19 pandemic, new information is constantly coming to light about factors that affect … Read More »
Category: Air Pollution
Winter Air Pollution: Why Cold Air Can Still Be Harmful
During the summer months, heat and more frequent travel tend to drive up air pollution levels. However, the winter months can also hold some serious … Read More »
Could Air Pollution and Depression Be Linked?
In recent years, depression disorders have become more prevalent than ever before. Data from as recently as 2017 suggest that about 7 percent of American … Read More »
Air Pollution Shortens Life Expectancy by Two Years, New Research Finds
The fact that air pollution is harmful to human health has been well-documented for many years. As new research comes out, though, we keep continue … Read More »
Airborne Microplastics: The Next Fight in the Battle Against Pollution?
As many of our readers here know, we’re always reading new research to learn about the effects of various kinds of air pollution. One area … Read More »
Summer Ozone Season: Why Is Ozone Worse in Hot Weather?
While you probably know that ozone exposure has several negative health implications, you may not realize that ozone levels are worse at some times of … Read More »
The Results Are In: COVID-19 Shutdowns Markedly Improved Air Quality
For the last two months, there has been intense speculation about the link between COVID-19 and air quality improvements in major cities. One of our … Read More »
COVID-19 and Air Pollution: A Lethal Combination
Over the past two months, economic lockdowns put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 have reduced air pollution worldwide. Now, another link between … Read More »
Air Pollution Returning as COVID-19 Restrictions Loosen
Last month, we reported on the growing evidence that COVID-19 lockdowns were reducing worldwide air pollution by shuttering factories and limiting travel. Now, as those … Read More »
COVID-19 and Air Quality: Is the Virus Reducing Air Pollution?
For the last two months, we’ve all been consumed with news of the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic. One element of the outbreak that has gone largely … Read More »