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Study links air pollution particle to Alzheimer’s Disease symptoms

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), UNSW Sydney, and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore have found a link between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease.
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Is there a link between air pollution and cardiovascular deaths?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that air pollution is significantly linked to mortality from cardiovascular diseases, with low-income countries taking the burden of its impact.
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How can health professionals help to tackle air pollution?

Dr Malcolm White, Clean Air Specialist at the charity Global Action Plan, explains how healthcare professionals can play a vital role in tackling air pollution and educating the public on associated health risks.
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UK air pollution regulations are saving lives but not protecting ecosystems

UCL researchers have discovered that current air pollution regulations in the UK will prevent thousands of premature adult deaths.
rooftop view over London on a foggy day from St Paul's cathedral, UK

Air pollution: Tackling London’s slow-moving traffic conundrum

According to Transport for London (TfL), each year air pollution causes thousands of Londoners to develop life-changing illnesses.
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How to combat poor indoor air quality (IQA) while also saving energy

Recent heat pump developments have made it possible to tackle the issue of poor indoor air quality without sacrificing energy efficiency.
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Toxic air being breathed in by nearly everyone in Europe

Almost every individual in Europe is being exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution, according to a new investigation by The Guardian.
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The air we breathe: Fighting for clean air and better global health

With air pollution causing 7 million premature deaths annually, what is being done to protect the global population from the lack of clean air?
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Research method reveals health impacts of heat and air quality

Researchers from the University of Waterloo and Toronto Metropolitan University analyse heat and air quality effects on health to guide climate adaptation measures.
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The UK Government is failing to protect the public from the impacts of gas...

Ben Hudson, Head of Insight and Engagement at Global Action Plan, highlights the health, environmental and economic risks of gas cooking and actionable solutions for the UK.
Moscow, Russia - August 08, 2017: Traffic jam. Blurred silhouettes of cars surrounded by steam from the exhaust pipes. Environmental pollution

Exhaust filters are not so effective when removing ‘ultrafine’ pollution

Fitted to remove particulate matter pollution from cars, researchers find exhaust filters cannot fully remove all small pollution from transport emissions.
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UK towns & cities lead the way to tackle air pollution

Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of Asthma + Lung UK, explains which towns and cities are trying to tackle air pollution, reducing the dirty air that causes issues for millions of people with lung conditions.
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How air pollution accelerates bone loss from osteoporosis

Elevated levels of air pollution increases bone loss from osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, with effects most evident in the lumbar spine.
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20,000 premature deaths caused by human-ignited fires in U.S.

More than 80% of premature deaths caused by small smoke particles in the United States are the direct result of human-ignited fires.
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Smart, safe and sustainable cycling: how AI-powered insights will encourage the next generation

Sustainable cycling to school could reduce air pollution and promote healthier choices, which could all be delivered by AI-powered insights.
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Helping the public sector get on the road to carbon net-zero

Crown Commercial Service details how they are helping the public sector get on the road to carbon net-zero.
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Four considerations for rolling out a Clean Air Zone (CAZ)

Where do we begin in rolling out Clean Air Zones (CAZs) initiatives across the UK to tackle pollution and promote greener travel?
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An environmental and social focus on air pollution and COVID-19

We speak to Dr Elica. M. Moss, about her work with air pollution and COVID-19 – with particular focus on environmental microbiology
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How can we use AI to fight air pollution?

Martin Schultz at the JĂĽlich Supercomputing Centre, Forschungszentrum JĂĽlich, Germany, discusses the potential of AI to combat air pollution.
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PlanetWatch – An innovative solution to a global problem

Air pollution is the largest environmental risk factor for disease and premature death in the world explains PlanetWatch's Claudio Parrinello

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