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New research reveals how breathing shapes the brain

We all know breathing is vital to life, but what isn’t as common knowledge is the profound effect it has on our brains. New research has now brought this to light, highlighting the need for clean air.

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Still against GM? Adapted houseplants tackle air pollution
Your common garden (well, house) plant has a limited effect on indoor air pollution, but
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Birth weight may be reduced by exposure to traffic congestion
New research published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science has established a
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Feature: Nantes uses data to reduce human exposure to air pollution
Priscilla Castro, Communications Officer, and Alis-Daniela Torres, Sustainable Resources Senior Officer, both from ICLEI Europe, explain
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Sir Chris Whitty joins Active Travel England’s advisory panel
England’s Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty, who saw the country through the worst of
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Rainforest Exchange promises to revolutionise climate financing
A new tech platform from Health In Harmony is promising to upend established funding models
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Mushroom pickers damaging health of ‘London’s green lungs’
With fungi out in full force across beauty spots and parkland in Britain, amateur enthusiasts
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Born In Bradford’s contribution to the air quality data set
Stephen Cirell considers considers the invaluable role a leading public health organisation has played in
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Health and Safety Executive to target woodworking businesses

It must have occurred to anyone running a sheet of plywood across a table saw in the garage that all this sawdust has got to be quite unhealthy. 

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European Respiratory Society demands ‘decisive action’ to achieve clean air in Europe for all
Speaking at the recent Clean Air in Europe for All conference in Brussels, the European
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Large planning applications must now consult Active Travel England
Active Travel England will now help deliver walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure on all future
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New research finds air pollution affects pollinators to an alarming degree
Using more advanced research techniques than previously employed, researchers at the University of Reading have
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Sandwell research predicts air quality related health costs of £37m over next decade
Last November we reported that a Sandwell district air pollution project had received a £50,000
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CoMoUK report highlights benefits of bike share schemes
The latest annual bike share report by shared transport charity CoMoUK (Collaborative Mobility UK) distills
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WATCH: NASA tracks air quality impact of fires in Northern Canada
Last week we reported on the new partnership between Air Canada and IAGOS (In-Service Aircraft
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Aberdeen named as the best city in Scotland for tackling air pollution
Enjoy the Air, the evidence based air quality intelligence company have undertaken an audit of 
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Air pollution inequality worsens without global climate cooperation
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Air pollution inequality worsens without global climate cooperation
Ambitious global climate action could prevent up to 1.32 million premature deaths each year by
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Air pollution linked to faster mobility loss in older adults
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Air pollution linked to faster mobility loss in older adults
Long-term exposure to air pollution may do more than damage the lungs and heart –
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Secondhand vape smoke may damage lung tissue
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Secondhand vape smoke may damage lung tissue
Electronic cigarettes may not produce smoke but new research suggests the vapour they release could
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Pesticide residues in European soils is harming biodiversity
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Pesticide residues in European soils is harming biodiversity
A new study  has revealed that pesticide residues are present in 70% of European soils,
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Wood burners polluting rural homes more than traffic
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Wood burners polluting rural homes more than traffic
A citizen science project with schoolchildren on the Isle of Anglesey has revealed that for
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Air pollution, dampness and a lack of dogs increase asthma risk
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Air pollution, dampness and a lack of dogs increase asthma risk
A new study has found that a combination of early-life exposures – specifically indoor dampness,
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Wildfires create illusion of progress on air pollution equality
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Wildfires create illusion of progress on air pollution equality
The degree to which disadvantaged communities in California suffer poor air quality compared to their
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Hair samples quantify the benefits of reducing our exposure to lead
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Hair samples quantify the benefits of reducing our exposure to lead
For much of the 20th century, Europeans and Americans have been surrounded by lead. Our
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