Growing urban populations, more public awareness of pollution and ambitious redevelopment plans propel big drinking water and wastewater treatment investment in two key cities.

People may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good, ...

Short-term exposure to air pollution can impair cognitive functions like attention and emotion recognition. These issues could lead to reduced productivity and educational achievement. Breathing ...

can block blood flow and cause ... Air Pollution in India Linked to Millions of Deaths Dec. 11, 2024 — A new study shows that long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to millions of ...

But bringing that pine scent or other aromas indoors with the help of chemical products—yes, air fresheners, wax melts, floor ...

Across 31 districts 352 schools were also closed because of pollution. Image: People wearing face masks because of poor air pollution in the Thai capital. Pic: Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha For ...

Feb. 10, 2025 — New research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the ...

Unfavourable effects on the respiratory and the cardiovascular systems from short-term and long-term inhalation of air pollution are well documented. Exposure to freshly generated mixed combustion ...

Lung cancer in people who've never smoked is a growing concern, and it's alarming to see it become the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.

Boston College’s Global Observatory on Planetary Health is first to reveal town-by-town pollution levels and health impacts, including 2,780 deaths in 2019 Air pollution remains a silent killer in ...

Economic losses were in the billions. Pollution takes many forms in India, including the use of poorly-ventilated stoves and open fires for cooking inside dwellings. Photo by Mark Katzman. Air ...

To improve air quality, it is important to know what contributes to polluting the air. Haze comes from a variety of sources. Your skies may be hazy from local traffic, or industry such as for example ...