Aviation emissions impact air quality more than climate
Researchers have found that growth in aviation is leading to poorer air quality. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
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London e-bike company celebrates a million rides
According to the electric bike company Lime, e-bikes have helped Londoners save 92 metric tonnes of CO2 since their launch…
Potted plants are not effective in improving indoor air quality, study says
According to researchers at Drexel University, U.S, it will take up to 1,000 plants per square meter of floor to…
Cleaner school buses could lead to better exam results
Researchers in the US suggest that by reducing diesel emissions from school buses, it increases the cardiovascular health of school…
Scientists offer Bonfire Night air pollution warning
With people up and down the country attending Bonfire Night celebrations tonight (November 5), a new study has revealed that…
Exposure to black carbon increases the risk of stroke by 4%
Exposure to high levels of traffic fumes increases the risk of stroke, according to a recent study published in the…
Air pollution linked to obesity in young adults
A study has found that exposure to air pollution could contribute to obesity in young adults by slowing down their…
Pregnant women’s exposure to air pollution can affect the way the baby responds to stress
New research has shown that a mother’s exposure to particulate matter during pregnancy is associated with reduced cardiac response to…
