Agartala, in Northeast India, faced a serious air quality issue during Diwali. The problem was studied over three years, from 2018 to 2020. Researchers checked the air for five days around Diwali. They started two days before, looked at the day of Diwali, and then two days after. The air got much w
Wildfire smoke might be doing more harm than we thought. New research shows that when pregnant women breathe in this smoke, their kids might have a higher chance of having autism. The study looked at over 200, 000 births in Southern California. It found that the risk was highest when moms were expos
Factories are big polluters, and their emissions don't just hurt the planet. They can make people sick, too. Workers, neighbors, and even the business itself can suffer from the fallout. So, what's the deal with factory air pollution, and what can be done about it? First off, factories release a mi
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering a significant change in how it assesses the benefits of clean air regulations. This shift could potentially weaken protections against some of the most harmful pollutants. For years, the EPA has used health data, such as preventing prem
Air pollution is a big problem, especially in North China. Tiny particles called PM2. 5 are a major cause of haze and can mess up daily life and work. These particles come from heavy industry, which has made the air quality in the region pretty bad. Figuring out how to predict PM2. 5 levels is super
Air pollution and wild weather are not just bad for the planet. They are also sneaky troublemakers for your nose and ears. Scientists have been digging into how these environmental bullies affect our health. They found that dirty air and crazy weather can make your nose runny or your ears hurt. It i
Cities are changing fast. But how do these changes affect people's lives? A recent study looked into this. It checked how things like dirty air, busy roads, and not enough parks might lead to more drinking. The study covered 43 cities in China. It found that where you live can really change your hab
Chicago's environmental challenges are not just statistics. They are a part of daily life for many residents. A recent project gave 14 people disposable cameras to capture these realities. Over a year, they took photos showing how pollution and other environmental issues affect their neighborhoods.
Arizona's air quality is in trouble. Harmful pollutants are making it hard for people to breathe. Heatwaves, wildfires, and smog are making life difficult. But there's a solution: clean energy. Most Arizonans want the state to switch to solar and wind power. They believe these are better than fossi
Solar panels are not just about saving the planet; they're also about saving lives. Recent findings show that these energy-generating devices have prevented nearly 600 premature deaths by improving air quality. This is a big deal, especially when you consider that air pollution is a silent killer in
