Air pollution is associated with increased migraine activity, according to a study published today in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Both short-term and cumulative exposure to air pollution, as well as climate factors such as heat and humidity, were linked to more frequent and severe migraine attacks.
The 2025 IQ Air World air quality report, had analysed air quality data from 9,446 cities in 143 countries, regions, and territories around the world.
The city of Launceston in Australia’s island state of Tasmania is once again grappling with residential air pollution. The City Council has called for public submissions on how to address wood heater smoke after a recent return to unacceptable wintertime pollution levels.