Breathing air pollution increases the risk of Type-2 Diabetes
A new study conducted in India tracked 12,000 people in Delhi and Chennai over a seven-year period and found that exposure to air pollutants can lead to blood sugar rises, a key risk fact...
African nations are leading the way in addressing air pollution in their climate plans
Air pollution is a major cause of death worldwide, but many countries are not addressing it in their climate plans. But African nations are leading the way.
Four-day work week trial in Spain leads to healthier workers, less pollution
People are healthier, happier and more productive with a four-day working week. Less commuting is also better for the environment, new research shows.
This is why 'product carbon footprint' exchange is key to Scope 3 decarbonization
Scope 3 emissions are challenging companies' ability to decarbonize; product carbon footprint data is key plus a safe and verifiable way to exchange it.
In Kenya, these clean cookstoves are being subsidized by carbon credits
Kenyan company BURN is selling them for as little as $3 each. Reducing the health threat to families by cutting indoor air pollution. Burn’s stoves have special holes in the sides, which ...
Google Maps can now calculate your roof’s solar potential
It uses aerial imagery, factoring in your roof angle, tree cover and shading combined with data on regional weather patterns and how much electricity costs in your area to calculate an es...
Here's how nature can be used to monitor pollution levels
Bees can be used to monitor pollution levels. They collect environmental samples as they forage for food and can detect a variety of pollutants in the air.
These 4 innovators are helping the world breathe fresher air
Air pollution is a deadly problem. Trees play a vital role in cleaning the air – here are four Uplink innovations that aim to help us breathe more easily.
NASA's new air pollution satellite is giving live updates on hotspots across North America
NASA's new TEMPO instrument has captured the first hourly images of air pollution over North America, revealing hotspots in major cities and transportation corridors.
Low emission zones in cities deliver real health benefits - Lancet
Ninety-nine percent of the world’s population breathes polluted air. But a new report finds cities that ban polluting cars are having a positive impact on human health.
EU proposes 90% reduction in truck emissions by 2040
To align with Europe’s goal of reaching net zero by 2050. Trucks and buses account for over a quarter of the EU’s road transport greenhouse gas emissions and more than 6% of the EU’s tota...
Air pollution isn't just an outdoor issue. It's in your house and office, too
Indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoors. Lessons learned from COVID-19 can be applied to improve indoor air quality and improve public health.