Pollution News and Research

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About 15% of COVID-19-related deaths linked to long-term exposure to air pollution

Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of dying from COVID-19 and, for the first time, a study has estimated the proportion of deaths from the coronavirus that could be attributed to the exacerbating effects of air pollution for every country in the world.

27 Oct 2020

Air pollution increases SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Evidence from China indicates that higher air pollution could lead to increased transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), leading to more COVID-19 cases.

25 Oct 2020

Increasing levels of light pollution could impact transmission of diseases through mosquitoes

Artificial light abnormally increases mosquito biting behavior at night in a species that typically prefers to bite people during the day, according to research from the University of Notre Dame that was published in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

21 Oct 2020

Novel method can test the efficacy of antibacterial drugs on infectious microbes

A rapid and simple method for testing the efficacy of antibacterial drugs on infectious microbes has been developed and validated by a team of Penn State researchers.

21 Oct 2020

Coronavirus pandemic perceived as the greatest health risk

Next on the list of concerns, though notably less frequently mentioned, are unhealthy or wrong diet as well as climate and environmental pollution - these were the most frequently mentioned concerns in February's survey.

20 Oct 2020

Study shows air pollution drives demand for food delivery services

When the air outside is bad, office workers are more likely to order food delivery than go out for lunch, which in turn increases plastic waste from food packaging, according to a study by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS).

20 Oct 2020

Scientists develop a conceptual model to identify health impacts of autonomous vehicles

Autonomous vehicles (AV) are the wave of the future in the automobile industry, and there's extensive discussion about the impacts on transportation, society, the economy and the environment.

16 Oct 2020

Lockdowns improved air quality, averted tens of thousands of deaths in severely polluted regions

Lockdowns initiated to curb the spread of the coronavirus in China and Europe at the beginning of the pandemic improved air quality, averting tens of thousands of deaths in regions where air pollution has a significant impact on mortality, a new study shows.

15 Oct 2020

Impaired air quality associated with children's absences from school

In Salt Lake City schools, absences rise when the air quality worsens, and it's not just in times of high pollution or "red" air quality days--even days following lower levels of pollutions saw increased absences.

9 Oct 2020

Long-term exposure to urban air pollution may make COVID-19 more deadly

As the pandemic persists, COVID-19 has claimed more than 200,000 lives in the United States and damaged the public health system and economy.

8 Oct 2020

Air pollution can cause neurological damage

Researchers looking at the brainstems of children and young adults exposed lifelong to air pollution in Mexico City have discovered disturbing evidence of harm.

7 Oct 2020

800 million children have high lead levels in their blood

As many as 800 million children have dangerously high lead values in their blood. The neurotoxin can cause permanent brain damage.

1 Oct 2020

COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for people with heart disease

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a perfect storm for heart health, the World Heart Federation warns on World Heart Day.

30 Sep 2020

COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for people with heart disease

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a perfect storm for heart health, the World Heart Federation warns on World Heart Day.

30 Sep 2020

Ventilation systems may increase the risk of exposure to novel coronavirus

Ventilation systems in many modern office buildings, which are designed to keep temperatures comfortable and increase energy efficiency, may increase the risk of exposure to the coronavirus, particularly during the coming winter, according to research published in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics.

29 Sep 2020

Evaporation is critical for coronavirus transmission in colder months

Dr. Talib Dbouk and Professor Dimitris Drikakis speak to News-Medical about how evaporation is essential for coronavirus transmission in the winter.

28 Sep 2020

Innovative nature-based solutions to reduce urban air pollution

It is estimated that air pollution causes around 800 000 premature deaths every year in the EU alone, and the majority of us, especially those living in cities, are regularly exposed to air containing high levels of pollutants.

28 Sep 2020

As fires and floods wreak havoc on health, new climate center seeks solutions

For the past month, record-breaking wildfires have torched millions of acres from the Mexican border well into Canada, their smoke producing air so toxic that millions of people remained indoors for days on end while many visited hospitals because of respiratory distress.

24 Sep 2020

Researchers detect pollution particles in the placentas of UK women

Pollution particles, including metals, have been found in the placentas of fifteen women in London, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

24 Sep 2020

Wildfire smoke more harmful than other types of air pollution for people with asthma

For people who suffer from asthma, wildfire smoke is more hazardous than other types of air pollution, according to a new study from the Desert Research Institute, the Renown Institute for Health Innovation and the Washoe County Health District.

23 Sep 2020

Pollution News and Research

Latest Pollution News and Research

About 15% of COVID-19-related deaths linked to long-term exposure to air pollution

Air pollution increases SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Increasing levels of light pollution could impact transmission of diseases through mosquitoes

Novel method can test the efficacy of antibacterial drugs on infectious microbes

Coronavirus pandemic perceived as the greatest health risk

Study shows air pollution drives demand for food delivery services

Scientists develop a conceptual model to identify health impacts of autonomous vehicles

Lockdowns improved air quality, averted tens of thousands of deaths in severely polluted regions

Impaired air quality associated with children's absences from school

Long-term exposure to urban air pollution may make COVID-19 more deadly

Air pollution can cause neurological damage

800 million children have high lead levels in their blood

COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for people with heart disease

COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for people with heart disease

Ventilation systems may increase the risk of exposure to novel coronavirus

Evaporation is critical for coronavirus transmission in colder months

Innovative nature-based solutions to reduce urban air pollution

As fires and floods wreak havoc on health, new climate center seeks solutions

Researchers detect pollution particles in the placentas of UK women

Wildfire smoke more harmful than other types of air pollution for people with asthma

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