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Low-level pushchairs expose babies to 50% more air pollution, study suggests

Whilst out-and-about in a low-level pushchair, babies could be exposed to almost 50% more air pollutants than their parents, a University of Surrey study has found.

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Interview: David Wallace-Wells, author, the Uninhabitable Earth
In 2017, David Wallace-Wells, editor of New York Magazine wrote a long-form article depicting how the future
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Small increase in PM2.5 exposure linked to higher coronavirus death rate
Just a small increase in long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) leads to a
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Air pollution exposure could weaken ability to fight coronavirus, new study suggests
The higher coronavirus death rate in northern regions of Italy could be because residents have
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Air pollution: your exposure and health risk could depend on your class, ethnicity or gender
Jon Fairburn, professor of Sustainable Development at Staffordshire University discusses why air pollution is a
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Burning plastic waste is causing air pollution in developing countries
Four of the world’s largest plastic packaging producers, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Unilever and Nestlé are responsible
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Å koda air filter ‘removes 99%’ of interior fine dust pollution
All new Å koda vehicles will be fitted with an air filtration system that is claimed
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Long-term exposure to air pollution increases risk of dementia
Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to
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Consumers still remain in the dark over emission manipulation

Five years on from the Dieselgate scandal and consumers still remain in the dark over emission manipulation.

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Cash incentives to replace polluting vehicles in Scotland
The Scottish government is offering cash incentives to help residents and local businesses replace their
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By Miles calling on members to use their cars less
With Car Free Day due to take place on September 20, By Miles is calling
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Air pollution increases risk of stroke, new study
Exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of stroke in people who already suffer
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New project to tackle air pollution in the most polluted city in West Africa
EarthSense to deploy a network of air quality sensors in Lagos, Nigeria as part of
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Traffic congestion is now worse than 2019 levels, new analysis
Traffic congestion outside of central London is now worse than 2019 levels, according to a
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Future of Fleets: Are micro-economies the future?
André ten Bloemendal, vice president of Sales Europe for ChargePoint writes for Air Quality News about
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Cutting air pollution could halve the number of children with poor lung function
Reducing air pollution around schools could halve the number of children suffering from lung function
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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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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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