According to a new study, if you live near a major roadway or other pollution source, you may be more at risk of developing dementia. Read More »
Category: Air Pollution
Air pollution in the womb leads to mental problems in children
A recent study has discovered that one of the most common pollutants may be especially dangerous for pregnant women and their babies. Read More »
Air pollution linked to higher stroke risk
Living in a heavily polluted area may increase your risk of a stroke. Read More »
6 unexpected asthma triggers
Don’t let yourself get caught off guard by these unexpected asthma triggers. Read More »
Air pollution linked to anxiety, study finds
According to a new study from Johns Hopkins University, air pollution may have psychological effects as well as physical ones. Read More »
Climate change-related pollution worsens spring allergies
Two pollutants associated with global warming, ozone and nitrogen dioxide, actually change the chemical composition of pollen, making it more allergenic. Read More »
Study shows drivers exposed to 29 times more air pollution when stopped at red lights
Researchers from the University of Surrey monitored pollutant levels in cars throughout a journey and found that harmful particle exposure increases by about 29 times when a car is stopped at a light. Read More »
Environmental groups sue EPA for factory farm air pollution standards
On January 28, a coalition of environmental and animal rights groups announced that they had filed two suits against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to implement effective air pollution standards for large-scale livestock farms after repeated petitioning. Read More »
Utah lawmakers seek to contain air pollution
After a series of inversions clogged the sky and kept Salt Lake city residents in their homes throughout the month of January, Utah lawmakers are looking at ways to curb air pollution in the state. Read More »
5 ways to protect yourself against polluted air
Here are a few ways to protect yourself and your family from air pollution. Read More »