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LA wildfire smoke 18 times more carcinogenic than ordinary wildfires
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LA wildfire smoke 18 times more carcinogenic than ordinary wildfires

The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed more than 18,000 homes, released a chemically complex mixture of pollutants that differs dramatically from conventional wildfire smoke, according to a new study in the Journal of Hazardous Materials.

One hour of air pollution can measurably affect breathing
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One hour of air pollution can measurably affect breathing
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A few days of bad air linked to 146,500 premature deaths in Europe
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‘Don’t wait for proof’ – scientists call for tougher Hantavirus rules
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Air pollution linked to higher risk of two forms of dementia
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PM2.5 causes increase in hospitalisations for kidney disease
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Aircraft emit millions of ultrafine particles over airports
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HSE move to protect workers from silicosis
Air pollution prior to surgery linked to higher risk of complications
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Air pollution prior to surgery linked to higher risk of complications

Breathing polluted air in the days before surgery may increase the risk of serious complications afterward, according to new research from the University of Utah that adds to growing evidence about the health effects of fine particulate pollution.

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LA wildfire smoke 18 times more carcinogenic than ordinary wildfires
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LA wildfire smoke 18 times more carcinogenic than ordinary wildfires
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One hour of air pollution can measurably affect breathing
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One hour of air pollution can measurably affect breathing
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A few days of bad air linked to 146,500 premature deaths in Europe
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A few days of bad air linked to 146,500 premature deaths in Europe
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‘Don’t wait for proof’ – scientists call for tougher Hantavirus rules
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‘Don’t wait for proof’ – scientists call for tougher Hantavirus rules
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Air pollution linked to higher risk of two forms of dementia
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Air pollution linked to higher risk of two forms of dementia
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PM2.5 causes increase in hospitalisations for kidney disease
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PM2.5 causes increase in hospitalisations for kidney disease
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Aircraft emit millions of ultrafine particles over airports
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Aircraft emit millions of ultrafine particles over airports
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HSE move to protect workers from silicosis
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HSE move to protect workers from silicosis
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