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European Court of Human Rights forces Italy to act on illegal waste dumping

In a ruling described as  ‘seismic’, The European Court of Human Rights has determined that in failing to protect its citizens from environmental pollution, Italy had violated Article 2 (right to life) of the European Convention on Human Rights.

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Even low-levels of traffic pollution can damage the liver
Exposure to heavily polluted air is already associated with liver disorders but a team from
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Football clubs to launch Clean Air Champions League
On the morning of 17th December, representatives of four football clubs from around Europe, plus
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Health groups call for ‘bold and decisive’ global actions for clean air
Building up to the WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health taking place in
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Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation deliver 1,150 air filters to Los Angeles
When wildfires began tormenting Los Angeles, a board member of the the nonprofit Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation
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New project to offer ‘greening prescriptions’ to local communities
A new research project led by the University of Surrey aims to help people protect
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Widespread support for Clean Air Night
Charities, politicians and the medical profession have stepped forward today  in their support of Clean
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Fire fighting on Clean Air Night
Today marks the second Clean Air Night event, created by health charity Global Action Plan
UK wildfires set to increase, with alarming consequences
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UK wildfires set to increase, with alarming consequences

New research, undertaken by the universities of Cambridge and Exeter, along with the Met Office, has exposed the increasing threat of wildfires to the UK.

Mayor promises action on air quality around London’s waterways
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Mayor promises action on air quality around London’s waterways
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has promised that he would tackle the issue of
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Dust storms drive rise in hospital admissions for asthma and heart failure
Climate change is driving an increase in dust storms and research undertaken in the American
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Domestic plastic burning on the rise in the Global South, study finds
Research led by the Curtin University in Perth, Australia has found that an increase in
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Copper brake pad emissions can be worse than diesel exhaust
The debate around vehicle-generated non-exhaust emissions took turn this week when research undertaken by the
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Oxford publish air pollution sources across the city
Oxford City Council have published a detailed report which reveals that domestic wood burning is
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Exposure to NO2 in late pregnancy can increase chance of NICU admission by 35%
A new study from the University at Buffalo has identified a correlation between exposure to
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India’s crops being blighted by power station emissions
New research has quantified the damage caused by pollution from coal power stations on wheat
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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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