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The smallest air pollution particles block the most sunlight, scientists find

Air pollution blocks more sunlight from reaching the Earth’s surface the smaller the particles are, ...

Health

Global study linking PM2.5 and deaths leads to calls for tighter limits

ScientistsÂ have conducted the largest study yet into the impact that short-term exposure to air pollution ...

Health

Even low-level PM10 exposure can harm the lungs

Even a low level of exposure to particulate matter (PM10) can have a detrimental effect ...

Health

Improved air quality in China could save lives in the US

China’s climate targets could prevent thousands of people from dying due to air pollution in ...

Health

PM2.5 ‘sends immune system into overdrive’, worsening asthma

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) can send the body’s immune system into overdrive by over-activating a ...

Health Legislation

UK can meet WHO PM2.5 guidelines, government says

The UK can meet World Health Organisation (WHO) clean air guidelines for PM2.5 in the ...

Health Local Government

Nottingham council ‘sidelining’ PM2.5 pollution, says campaigners

At road junctions and in housing estates in Nottingham, levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) ...

Cars, Freight & Transport Health

Houston’s air would benefit from EV rollout, study finds

Air quality and public health in the US city of Houston could be significantly improved ...

Health

Port Talbot worst in UK for PM10 pollution

The South Wales town of Port Talbot topped the list of UK urban areas for ...