Low-emission zones are reducing illness, scientists have found
In low-emission zones (LEZs), drivers of heavily polluting vehicles must pay a fee. But there’s been little assessment of their impact on public health, until now. Scientists found that L...
What's my local air quality index – and why is it important?
Air quality in New York temporarily became the worst in the world after wildfires in Canada released huge volumes of small particles.
Analysis: How low-sulphur shipping rules are affecting global warming
The IMO implemented new regulations in 2020 that require ships to use low-sulphur fuel. Has it inadvertently raised sea surface temperature?
How does wildfire smoke impact human health? Here's what to know
A toxicologist explains how wildfire smoke contains particulate matter that can travel deep into the lungs and cause various health issues.
5 ways wildfires can affect cities - even thousands of miles away
The number of fires has increased over past years, causing poor air quality, water shortages and an increased risk of flooding.
How Canada Wildfires Are Blanketing New York City in Smog
Most of the smoke has drifted across the border from Quebec, where around 160 wildfires are burning. Many of them started by lightning strikes. New York City has urged people to limit out...
Avoid these 5 mistakes to protect your home from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke can be harmful to your health. Here are 5 surprising mistakes people make when trying to keep smoke out of their homes and tips on how to stay safe.
Air-pollution monitors may hold ‘unnoticed’ wealth of biodiversity data
A new study finds that air-quality-monitoring systems potentially capture and store environmental DNA, or eDNA, which can help track biodiversity loss.
By 2050, Up to 38% of Aircraft Could Run on Hydrogen or Electricity
To power them, we’ll need new solar energy capacity half the size of Belgium. Overall, the shift to green aviation could require up to 1,700TWh of clean energy, equivalent to 10-25 of the...
Newer school buses could cut student absences
New buses with lower emissions could reduce the chances of students suffering from respiratory illnesses and conditions that lead to missed school days.
You Can Build This Low-Cost Air Pollution Monitor Yourself
To build this air pollution monitor, you only need a 3D printer, inexpensive components, and basic coding skills. The detector is called Flatburn and was designed by scientists at MIT. Th...
Here's how you can make your own air-quality monitor to measure pollution
You can now make your own air-quality monitor to accurately measure pollution, using open-source instructions from MIT - and a 3D printer, reports Fast Company.