Here's how air pollution increases COVID risk
It's widely known that air pollution has harmful effects on the environment and human health, but new research suggests it may also influence COVID-19 risk.
NASA Is Launching Its First Space-Based Air Pollution Monitor
It’s called TEMPO, which stands for Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution. Built by Ball Aerospace, TEMPO will measure levels of major air pollutants every hour from a geostatio...
New study reveals link between air pollution exposure in young adults and long COVID symptoms
Young adults who were exposed to high levels of air pollution during the pandemic were more likely to suffer from long COVID than those living in low-pollution areas.
London’s low emissions zone has reduced pollution levels by more than a quarter, new study finds
New research has found that air pollution levels have been significantly reduced both inside and outside of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
Here’s how to improve indoor air quality and why it matters
The air quality in our homes can affect our health, and can even cause depression or anxiety. Here are some simple ways to improve indoor air quality.
Check mate: Air pollution can harm the thinking of even the best chess players
A study published in the journal Management Science revealed that air pollution can have a negative impact on the performance of expert chess players.
Why is the Salton Sea in California so important and what can we do to protect it?
Hundreds of bird species use the Salton Sea as a rest stop during migration, but its declining water levels are endangering nature and people nearby.
Driving air pollution accountability and action via data transparency
Clean air is a basic human right and actionable data will drive change and promote environmental justice.
Dhaka Metro: The First Metro Train Just Opened in Bangladesh
On 28 December, Dhaka in Bangladesh unveiled its new mass transit system, Dhaka Metro, and many residents queued from early in the morning to take their first ride. More than 20 million p...
How much of Europe’s urban population is exposed to poor air quality?
New European Commission legislation aims to cut air pollution-related deaths by 55% by 2030, as just 4% of Europe’s urban population breathes air that meets standards deemed safe by WHO.
This is what air pollution is doing to teenagers’ lungs, according to a chest surgeon
Dr Arvind Kumar set up the Lung Care Foundation in India after seeing the impact of air pollution on patients’ lungs. He explains why this is a health emergency.
Expanding London's ultra low emissions zone will help 5 million more people breathe cleaner air
Air pollution in London falls hardest on the most marginalized – but the Ultra Low Emission Zone's expansion will save lives and cut emissions.