Air pollution does a lot more than cause canceled or postponed vacations — it kills millions of people worldwide every year, according to the World Health Organization. Some of the worst places for air pollution are also home to bucket list-worthy sights. But missing them might be the least of your problems if smog ramps […]
How air pollution affects your health
Exposure to air pollutants has been linked to suppressed lung growth, asthma, heart disease, foetal brain growth damage and the onset of diabetes Air pollution from traffic and industry is leading to the premature death of more than three million people a year. Globally, that’s more than malaria and HIV/Aids combined. Pollutants including nitrogen dioxide and particulate […]
What you need to know about Ozone and your health
In fact, breathing smoggy air can be hazardous because smog contains ozone, a pollutant that can harm our health when there are elevated levels in the air we breathe. Learn what kinds of health effects ozone can cause, when you should be concerned, and what you can do to avoid dangerous exposures.What is ozone?Ozone is […]
Fires and Your Health
Smoke is made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced when wood and other organic materials burn. The biggest health threat from smoke is from fine particles. These microscopic particles can get into your eyes and respiratory system, where they can cause health problems such as burning eyes, runny nose, and […]
Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution
Harmful particle pollution is one of our nation’s most common air pollutants. Use the chart below to helpreduce your exposure and protect your health. For the air quality index of your place, visit www.aqi.vnKey Facts to Know About Particle Pollution:• Particle pollution can cause serious health problems – including asthma attacks, heart attacks, strokes and […]
Vietnam is one of the nations with highest level of pollution in the world
Environmental quality in Vietnam is worsening each year in comparison with other countries in the world, according to the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) compiled by global environmental centers.The survey is conducted by scientists from the environmental research center of and Columbia University in the US and the European Union. This study has been carried out […]
Asian residents are exposed to 9 times more air pollution than Americans or Europeans
According to the World Health Organisation, about 88 percent of premature deaths in low- and middle-income countries in Asia can be attributed to air pollution. The number of road vehicles in Beijing increased from 1.5 million in 2000 to more than 5 million in 2014 and the number in Delhi, India, is expected to increase […]
Greater Manchester is set to be home to the biggest walking and cycling network in the United Kingdom in the next 10 years.
The network, dubbed Beelines, a nod to Manchester’s best-known representative symbol of the worker bee, will include 1,000 miles of cycling and walking routes, 121 kilometres (75 miles) of segregated cycle lanes, and 1,400 safe crossings.It is part of a 10-year, £1.5 billion plan to transform the way residents of Greater Manchester move, proposed by […]
Air Pollution Is Linked to a Diabetes Marker
Exposure to air pollution, a new study finds, may increase glucose intolerance, a precursor of diabetes.German researchers found the effect particularly strong in people who are already considered prediabetic because of abnormally high blood sugar levels.The study, in Diabetes, used data on 2,944 people in and around Augsburg, Germany, tracking their glucose levels and other […]
Air Pollution May Contribute to Dementia
A new study suggests that air pollution may accelerate brain aging and contribute to the progression of dementia, and women with a specific gene variant are at greater risk than others. The analysis included 3,647 women ages 65 to 79. From 1995 to 2010, researchers tracked the women’s mental ability with well-validated questionnaires and used public […]
