European Court of Justice: No compensation for air pollution
Whe has fallen ill because of polluted air cannot claim compensation from the state. This was decided by the European ...
Tag: Air Pollution
Air pollution-triggered immune surveillance deficits in the lungs increase the risk of respiratory diseases with aging
In a recent research briefing published in Nature Medicine, researchers highlighted the significance of air quality in preserving immune health ...
Does air pollution reduce cognitive function over time?
In a recent Science of the Total Environment study, researchers in the United Kingdom examine available studies for significant correlations ...
Dogs are a better proxy for human health risks, UQ researchers say
University of Queensland researchers are looking to dog owners for data on protecting pet – and human health – from ...
Exposure to higher concentrations of air pollution linked with chronic kidney disease risk
Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to chronic kidney disease (CKD). New research assessed the interaction of air pollution and ...
Can long-term exposure to air pollution influence COVID-19 severity?
A recent study published in Environmental Research examined the effects of long-term exposure to air pollutants on coronavirus disease 2019 ...
Particle radioactivity enhances PM2.5 toxicity and increases risk of cardiovascular disease mortality
Particle radioactivity, a characteristic of air pollution that reflects the colorless, odorless gas radon found in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) ...
Air pollution may trigger arrhythmias in healthy adolescents
Breathing particulate matter (i.e., tiny particles suspended in the air) air pollution may trigger irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) in healthy ...
Does man brew his own clouds of poison?
Highly reactive substances collect in spaces around our bodies and alter the air we breathe. Max Planck researchers discovered this. ...
Motorcycle helmet protects riders by filtering harmful emissions
A motorcycle helmet that filters out harmful emissions from the air is protecting riders in New Delhi and other Indian ...