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New research is spotlighting personal care products, such as shampoos and skin lotions, as a significant source of chemicals that contribute to urban air pollution.
Environmental and health groups have called for the creation of a non-political federal agency with the power to rule on pollution levels - much like the Reserve Bank does for interest rates.
Several factors play a part when determining what kind of risk high levels of mould exposure can pose to human health.
An analysis of air pollutants from Texas shows how significant – and largely underregulated – the category of ‘excess’ emissions is across the US.
Our health depends on the quality of air indoors, where most of us spend 90% of our time. The easiest solution is to open a window, but what if that’s not an option?
While India struggles for answers to its urban air pollution crisis, Beijing is moving forward with strong resolve and effective policy.
The fracking boom has led to a large increase of hydrocarbon emissions in rural areas, reversing some regional air toxics trends.
Many new housing developments are being built along busy roads and rail lines, but lack design features that would reduce occupants’ exposure to harmful traffic pollution.
The quality of the office environment itself can have significant negative effects on thinking, health and productivity.
But the most effective measures will be unpopular.
Australia needs stronger policy aimed at curbing air pollution, but the options currently on the table fall short. For now, we could all aim to drive less and turn off the engine when the car is idle.
Party poppers, candles and wood fires will get you feeling festive – and breathing pollution.
Citizens and activists are using cheap off-the-shelf sensors to collect their own data on air pollution. It’s a promising trend, but these devices have serious technical limitations.
A new report has found that Africa’s air pollution is already causing more premature deaths than unsafe water or childhood malnutrition.
Three studies find higher rate of health issues for people who live near large or many fracked natural gas well sites.
Africa has largely been ignored when it comes to official global air quality programmes. Yet low-income countries like many of those in Africa are particularly affected by air pollution.
U.S. states need to put in place new ozone air quality standards, but how they are measured – based on peak ozone – doesn’t always best reflect a city’s overall air quality.
The main mayoral candidates agree air quality is a huge issue, but disagree on policies.
Cutting-edge urban foresters argue not only for the intrinsic value of trees but also for the many economic and health benefits.
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