Friday, June 24, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Pollution News
Along with high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking, environmental factors such as air pollution are highly predictive of people's chances of dying, especially from heart attack and stroke, a new study shows.Thursday, June 23, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
As rising sea levels cause marshes to move inland in six mid-Atlantic states, coastal habitats will not serve as a carbon sink but instead will release more carbon into the atmosphere, a new modeling study finds. The research raises...Thursday, June 23, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Scientists have a greater understanding of the amount of microplastics polluting Flathead Lake, the likely sources of these microplastics and what can be done to prevent more from finding their way into the lake's world-renowned pristine...Thursday, June 23, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Economists find that many air travelers more readily choose faster, but more expensive carbon offsetting options online if selecting a slower option requires action. However, the readiness to do so decreases as the gap between the most...Thursday, June 23, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Microplastic pollution is known to negatively impact seed germination and seedling growth. Although some studies have demonstrated the effects of microplastics on seed germination, the impact of microplastics on the internal biological...How climate change can significantly impact one of the world's most important carbon-rich ecosystems
Thursday, June 23, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Mangrove forests play a vital role in the health of our planet. The trees and shrubs absorb a substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions, help protect communities from rising sea levels, and act as nurseries for baby fish.Thursday, June 23, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Scientists have created a membrane made from a waste by-product of vegetable oil manufacturing, which can filter out heavy metals from contaminated water. In tests, they showed that this process of attraction, called adsorption, was able...Thursday, June 23, 2022 from AirQualityNews
Clean Air Day (CAD) is the UK’s largest air pollution campaign, bringing together communities, businesses, schools, and the health sector. Back in September 2021, ET agreed the hire of the Smogmobile to Fife Council to assist with their...Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Pollution News
A new study has evaluated the link between air pollution and lung function of young adults who had recently attained their expected maximum lung function. The study found that participants with higher exposure to ambient and household...Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from AirQualityNews
Researchers identify tangible benefits for children from using indoor filters. A team at Simon Fraser University, Canada, in collaboration with scientists in the U.S. and Mongolia, have found that using portable air cleaners in the home...Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Pollution News
Researchers have demonstrated how airborne diseases such as COVID-19 spread along the length of a train carriage and found that there is no 'safest spot' for passengers to minimise the risk of transmission.Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Microplastics are found nearly everywhere on Earth and can be harmful to animals if they're ingested. But it's hard to remove such tiny particles from the environment, especially once they settle into nooks and crannies at the bottom of...Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Pollution News
A new study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children. Scientists are studying the benefits of using air filters to reduce exposure to air...Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from AirQualityNews
The London borough is aiming to raise awareness about air pollution and encourage sustainable modes of transport. Westminster Council has opened a new online air quality portal, allowing the public to view data in real time from sensors...Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from AirQualityNews
The results of the Science In The City air quality monitoring project reveals a marked improvement in atmospheric conditions around two central London housing developments. New data collected by residents of the City of London as part of...Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
It's hard to forget the excruciating heat that blanketed the Pacific Northwest in late June 2021. Temperatures in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia soared to well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with Seattle setting an all-time heat...Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from AirQualityNews
The Yorkshire authority launched the new system for Clean Air Day 2022, while announcing plans for a new conference for health workers and air quality experts. Leeds City Council has launched a new email service, which will alert...Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Pollution News
Environmental engineers determine the economic cost of reactive nitrogen emissions from agriculture, and their significant risks to populations through air pollution and climate change.Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from AirQualityNews
Following previous research showing atmospheric toxins alter the structure of the brain, a new study points to a change in brain connectivity among children exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution. Using a data set involving...Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from AirQualityNews
A new in-road solution for capturing air pollutants from vehicles has been found to reduce roadside exposure to humans by 91%. Environmental technology firm Pollution Solution has unveiled their new product, ‘Roadvent’ – the first...Monday, June 20, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Pollution News
Breathing in polluted air could lead to toxic particles being transported from lungs to brain, via the bloodstream -- potentially contributing to brain disorders and neurological damage, a new study reveals.Monday, June 20, 2022 from AirQualityNews
Air pollution levels in Oxford are increasing again, after a significant drop in 2020 due to the pandemic, new figures reveal. The new data examines the average air pollution levels across 88 air pollution monitoring locations in the...Monday, June 20, 2022 from AirQualityNews
The UK is predicted to have the third largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet in Europe in 2030, according to new research from Compare the Market. Based on the number of newly registered EVs from 2015 to 2021, they predict the UK will have...Friday, June 17, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Researchers studied a practice known as silvopasture which intentionally preserves trees in pastures where livestock graze. They found that compared to a completely cleared, tree-less, open pasture, the integrated silvopasture released...Friday, June 17, 2022 from AirQualityNews
The English cathedral city is installing three moss filters in a bid to bring down levels of atmospheric pollution. Hereford Council is hoping to improve local air quality through what are believed to be among the most powerful...Thursday, June 16, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
The world's coastlines are rapidly urbanizing, but how this increased human presence may impact species living in the ocean is not fully understood. Scientists tracked the movements of three shark species, bull, nurse and great...Thursday, June 16, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Scientists mapping oil pollution across the Earth's oceans have found that more than 90% of chronic oil slicks come from human sources, a much higher proportion than previously estimated.Thursday, June 16, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Researchers have developed a new method to dramatically extend the lifetime of organic aqueous flow batteries, improving the commercial viability of a technology that has the potential to safely and inexpensively store energy from...Thursday, June 16, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Pollution News
Increasing frequency and size of wildfires in the United States over the past several decades affect everything from human life and health to air quality, biodiversity, and land use. The US dairy industry is not exempt from these...Thursday, June 16, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Heatwaves are making more people in rural areas of England severely ill today than they were in the 1980s, according to new research.Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Plastic pollution in the ocean, which can support microbial communities, may serve as a source for novel antibiotics, according to a new student-led study conducted in collaboration with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Collaborative research finds a lack of available metals may be responsible for more nitrous oxide than previously thought.Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
By coexisting more closely with mangroves, tropical coral species may have found an alternative habitat where they can thrive in the face of climate change.Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Pollution News
Higher exposure to air pollution is associated with higher functional brain connectivity among several brain regions in preadolescents, while exposure to traffic noise was not, according to a study. The findings also identify the first...Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Encouraging the large-scale adoption of EVs is seen by many governments as a key pillar of efforts to build a carbon-neutral economy. But failing to properly plan a resilient network of charging stations could be an Achilles' heel that...Monday, June 13, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
A new study finds inactive yeast could be effective as an inexpensive, abundant, and simple material for removing lead contamination from drinking water supplies. The approach should be efficient and economic, even down to...Monday, June 13, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
With the rising cost of nitrogen fertilizer and its impacts on air and water quality, researchers want to help farmers make more informed fertilizer rate decisions. Their latest modeling effort aims to do that by examining the role of...Monday, June 13, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Scientists say they have identified the exact mechanism responsible for the exceptional tsunami that spread quickly across the world after the colossal eruption of the Tonga volcano earlier this year.Monday, June 13, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
In a large, prospective study, the levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are common human-made chemicals found in water, soil, air and food, were associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure among...Thursday, June 9, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Pollution News
Researchers found that airports situated in colder climates accumulated more pollutants like PM2.5 in the fall and winter, compared to airports in milder climates.Thursday, June 9, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Researchers modeled how investing in environmental conservation and protection can help San Mateo County adapt to rising seas. The findings provide incentives for policymakers to prioritize nature-based approaches when planning for...Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
A study has revealed that leaving open a cabin door on small passenger ships can increase the spread of COVID-19, contrary to advice for other environments.Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Samples from the tropical Indian Ocean were investigated using a new method for extraction and identification of microplastic particles from water samples. The result: The burden is clearly measurable.Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Pollution News
Researchers have uncovered that people living in China who have a higher socioeconomic status are actually more exposed to outdoor air pollution, also known as ambient air pollution. This finding runs contrary to existing studies...Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
More areas of year-round unfrozen ground have begun dotting Interior and Northwest Alaska and will continue to increase in extent due to climate change, according to new research.Monday, June 6, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Researchers found they could filter carbon dioxide from air and gas mixtures at promising rates using a proposed new textile-based filter that combines cotton fabric and an enzyme called carbonic anhydrase -- one of nature's tools for...Monday, June 6, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Looking beyond carbon dioxide emissions to include other human-generated pollutants, like methane, nitrogen oxide and particulate pollution, changes the picture for how much warming is already 'baked in' to the climate system. Earth will...Monday, June 6, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
Trees planted in the tropics as part of nations' reforestation commitments can have unintended consequences, sometimes degrading biodiversity hotspots, damaging ecosystems like grasslands, or encroaching on protected areas.Thursday, June 2, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Quality News
To prevent the worst outcomes from climate change, the U.S. will need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% in the next eight years. Scientists from around the nation have developed a blueprint for success.Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from ScienceDaily: Air Pollution News
New analysis shows crop yields could increase by about 25% in China and up to 10% in other parts of the world if emissions of a common air pollutant decreased by about half.