In a continued push to tackle environmental challenges through space technology, the European Union has successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-5A satellite into orbit.
Yesterday on World Parkinson's Day in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease, researchers revealed the potential environmental origins of Parkinson's disease.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers from the University of Waterloo and Toronto Metropolitan University analyse heat and air quality effects on health to guide climate adaptation measures.
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.
Fitted to remove particulate matter pollution from cars, researchers find exhaust filters cannot fully remove all small pollution from transport emissions.
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.
