Want to help cut air pollution? You might need to keep your engine on
Leaving your car running will marginally increase CO2 emissions, but it may massively reduce exposure to the toxic gases and particulates that are shortening thousands of lives.
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Chess players perform worse when air quality is poor – and other high‑skilled workers could be affected too
Air pollution causes chess players to make more errors – this may have implications for high-skilled professionals.
Cleaner air in east Asia may have driven recent acceleration in global warming, our new study indicates
A new study shows how polluted air could have been masking the full effects of global warming.
Air pollution may be linked to increased risk of motor neurone disease, our new study indicates
A new study from Sweden links long-term air pollution exposure to higher risk of motor neurone disease and faster progression.
Certain indoor air pollutants can be absorbed through the skin – here’s what you need to know
These pollutants can originate from many common household products – including vinyl flooring, plastic toys, cleaning products and furniture.
Green corridors protect cyclists and pedestrians from pollution
City-dwellers consider cycling or walking to work to be part of a healthy routine. But latest studies on air pollution show that nanoparticles – unseen pollutants – are a major concern. In the UK, the…
Air pollution: your exposure and health risk could depend on your class, ethnicity or gender
Pollutants like nitrogen dioxide are a silent killer, but everyone isn’t equally at risk.
Ditching fossil fuels will have immediate health benefits for millions – world leaders must seize the chance
Fossil fuels account for one in five premature adult deaths each year.
Air pollution may be affecting how happy you are
New research in China adds to the evidence of a direct link between air pollution and happiness.
Air pollution expert: why Christmas may be the most toxic day of the year
Party poppers, candles and wood fires will get you feeling festive – and breathing pollution.
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