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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, outdoor air pollution and the absence of a family dog, significantly influences the risk of developing asthma by the age of five.

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
For much of the 20th century, Europeans and Americans have been surrounded by lead. Our
Headlines Local Government
Brixton sees dramatic improvement in air quality
Air quality in central Brixton has improved dramatically, bringing an end to the repeated legal
Headlines Health
Air pollution joins Europe’s list of cancer risks
Air pollution has today (4th February) been formally recognised as a cancer risk in Europe
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EV rollout accelerates but councils face funding and grid hurdles
A new industry report reveals the UK is on track with its EV charging rollout,
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Air pollution sparks civil war inside ant colonies
Air pollution may be turning ants against their own families, according to new research which
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Waseem Zaffar: Widespread tributes following death of clean air advocate
We’re deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Cllr Waseem Zaffar MBE, a
Air pollution sparks civil war inside ant colonies
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Air pollution sparks civil war inside ant colonies

Air pollution may be turning ants against their own families, according to new research which suggests that such pollution could break down insect societies.

Waseem Zaffar: Widespread tributes following death of clean air advocate
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Waseem Zaffar: Widespread tributes following death of clean air advocate
We’re deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Cllr Waseem Zaffar MBE, a
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Global pollution undermines ozone progress in Europe and US
Reductions in emissions in Europe and North America have not translated into a comparable fall
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Vaping may disrupt gut health and affect behavior
A new study using zebrafish is raising fresh concerns about the potential hidden health impacts
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5,000 diesel vehicles on London’s roads are council-owned
The majority of London’s borough councils are still operating vehicle fleets predominantly powered by diesel,
Headlines Local Government
New Southall microforest project seeks volunteers this winter
Ealing Council has teamed up with environmental charity Letting Grow to create London’s newest microforest
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Lockdowns exposed the real source of a ‘forever’ chemical
A new study from York University has found that levels of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA)  fell
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Half of U.S. states export air pollution to neighbours
A new study has used an airshed approach to track how air pollution crosses state
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School active travel schemes cut 2.5 million car journeys
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School active travel schemes cut 2.5 million car journeys
Peer-led initiatives encouraging walking, wheeling, and cycling are transforming school journeys across England, with nearly
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Melting snow triggers air quality alert across Michigan
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Melting snow triggers air quality alert across Michigan
An air quality alert has been issued across parts of Michigan as warming temperatures and
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Consultation on extending smoke and vape-free spaces
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Consultation on extending smoke and vape-free spaces
Children and medically vulnerable people are set to be better protected from the dangers of
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Lambeth pledges school street at every primary school by 2027
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Lambeth pledges school street at every primary school by 2027
Lambeth Council has pledged to introduce a School Street outside every eligible primary school in
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Air pollution in Delhi is even worse 100 metres up
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Air pollution in Delhi is even worse 100 metres up
The worst of Delhi’s toxic winter haze may not be at ground level – but
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Trump just killed the EPA’s ability to fight climate change. It may backfire
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Trump just killed the EPA’s ability to fight climate change. It may backfire
President Donald Trump’s approach to climate change rests on one key premise: Greenhouse gases are
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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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