A recent report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that there are 1.7 million children that die of pollution each year. Air pollution is specifically one of the causes of these deaths.
Using a new satellite-based method, NASA scientists have located 39 unreported and major human-made sources of toxic sulphur dioxide emissions. The unreported emission sources, found in the analysis of satellite data from 2005 to 2014, are clusters of coal-burning power plants, smelters, oil and gas operations found notably in the Middle East, but also in Mexico and parts of Russia.In addition, reported emissions from known sources in these regions were — in some cases — two to three times lower than satellite-based estimates.
About 98% of people residing in the world’s poorest cities are exposed to alarming pollution levels beyond the WHO-recommended hazard benchmark according to a recent study. Air pollution is responsible for an increasing number of deaths resulting from cardiovascular and pulmonary-respiratory diseases in highly polluted cities in the developing world.
While this may seem counterintuitive at the face of it, traveling actively outdoors is a great way to mitigate the risks form air pollution, even if you live in his risk cities, suggests new research
With the elevation in the number of motor vehicles on the streets, the composition of harmful pollutants has been continuously rising. This has led a serious issue of cutting down of the pollutants. Therefore, a number of studies have been continuously undertaken to identify the amount of pollutants in the atmosphere. However, a team of researcher from the United States adopted a 3D technology to tackle the issue. Here’s how they did it.
Air pollution in south-east England is likely to increase as the air flow carries North African Saharan sand to UK.
Scientists debate whether carbon emissions in China are on a decline after 2014.
A new study claims that preterm births attributable to air pollution cost US around $ 4 billion annually.
Most of the air pollution in the world is due to burning of wood and coal for domestic use.
Does Conflict in The Middle East Have Any Positive Effects? Study Says It Helps with Air Pollution
Scientists discover that sunlight acting on the grime of windows increases air pollution.
Research points out that coal emissions are leading to an unhealthy and deadly atmosphere in China.
A new study done by researchers in China claims air purification showed improvement in markers of cardiopulmonary health.
The State of Air 2015 report showed that only six cities can be called cleanest. It also showed that 4 in 10 people live with harmful levels of air pollution.
Particulate matter 2.5 are associated with an increased risk of stroke causing deep brain infarcts.
