Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Air quality watches issued for southern SLO and northern SB county

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District and County Public Health Department are advising the public of deteriorating air quality in the Oceano Dunes/Nipomo Mesa area due to blowing dust and sand. The Santa Barbara County Public Health … Continue reading →

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Pollution threat from Glasgow subway

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Environmentalists are demanding urgent investigations into air pollution on the Glasgow subway after a snapshot survey by the Sunday Herald’s New Era magazine discovered passengers were breathing in tens of millions of tiny metallic particles that might damage their health. … Continue reading →

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Mexico City gov’t takes steps to deal with air pollution

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Environmental officials in the capital and neighboring Mexico state, which surrounds the Federal District and forms part of the Mexico City metropolitan area, are taking measures to deal with the high levels of air pollution in the region, the Metropolitan … Continue reading →

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Survey of MPs finds ignorance of Air Pollution

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

New App uses first ever index to report the health impact of long-term exposure to air pollution Clean Air in London CAL is launching a revolutionary new App, initially for iPhones and iPads, to build public understanding of the dangers … Continue reading →

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Air pollution and noise pollution increase cardiovascular risk

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Both fine-particle air pollution and noise pollution may increase a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to German researchers who have conducted a large population study, in which both factors were considered simultaneously. “Many studies have looked at air … Continue reading →

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Early-life traffic-related air pollution exposure linked to hyperactivity

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Early-life exposure to traffic-related air pollution was significantly associated with higher hyperactivity scores at age 7, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The research is detailed in a study being … Continue reading →

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Air pollution dangerous for smokers’ hearts

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Research reveals that on days of high pollution, smokers are more likely to have a heart attack than non-smokers. A study from the University of Dijon in Burgundy, France shows that when fine particles from air pollution exceed a certain … Continue reading →

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Airlines face fines for air pollution within the EU

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

The European Commission has confirmed that ten Chinese and Indian airlines are facing fines for failure to follow rules designed to reduce air pollution. China Air and India Air are among the ten airline companies that could be fined and … Continue reading →

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Iran: Air pollution reaching deadly levels in Tehran

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Air pollution in Tehran has reached such dangerous levels. The state-run news media has blame the sand storms in the western provinces. In January this year, universities and government offices in Tehran were closed because of high air pollution. At … Continue reading →

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Why Air Pollution Is Bad For Your Kidneys

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Long-term exposure to traffic pollution could be linked to kidney damage, according to a new study. Scientists looked at the kidney function of 1,100 stroke patients at a hospital in Boston, Mass., half of whom lived within 1 kilometer (about … Continue reading →

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