Researchers have linked some environmental pollutants with diseases, a decreased life span and signs of premature aging, such as wrinkles
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Current methods may inadequately measure health impacts from oil, natural gas extraction
An examination of peer-reviewed studies published over six years on hazardous air pollutants associated with the extraction of oil and
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China’s war on particulate air pollution is causing more severe ozone pollution: PM 2.5 pollution is falling but ground-level ozone pollution is on the rise
In early 2013, the Chinese government declared a war on air pollution and began instituting stringent policies to regulate the
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A mountain of evidence on air pollution’s harms to children
A new study led by researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health (CCCEH) organizes the available scientific evidence
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Air pollution and noise increase risk for heart attacks
Where air pollution is high, the level of transportation noise is usually also elevated. Not only air pollution negatively impacts
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The health effect of air pollution from traffic
What would happen if all petrol and diesel-powered vehicles were removed from a smaller European city? Up to 4% of
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Recycled electrical products lead to hazardous chemicals appearing in everyday items
Hazardous chemicals such as bromine, antimony and lead are finding their way into food-contact items and other everyday products because
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Traffic-related pollution linked to risk of asthma in children
Twenty-five million Americans suffer from asthma, a chronic lung disease that has been on the rise since the 1980s. While
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Optimized perception in the twilight zone: The brain processes weak visual stimuli better in the morning and evening than at noon
In the pre-industrial age, twilight was a dangerous time for humans since they were at risk of encountering nocturnal predators.
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