A new study from the University of Helsinki presents the current state of knowledge on…
ENVIRONMENT
Nearly Half of U.S. Breathing Unhealthy Air; Record-Breaking Air Pollution in Nine Cities
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Air Act, which is responsible for…
The Link Between Virus Spillover, Wildlife Extinction and the Environment
As COVID-19 spreads across the globe, a common question is, can infectious diseases be connected…
Link Between Air Pollution and Corona Mortality in Italy Could Be Possible
The world has been hit hard by coronavirus, and health services and authorities everywhere are…
New Energy Strategy in Cameroon to Help Avert 28,000 Deaths and Reduce Global Temperatures
A new study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, has found that clean cooking with liquified petroleum…
Air Pollution Linked to Dementia and Cardiovascular Disease
People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they…
Heat Stress May Affect More Than 1.2 Billion People Annually by 2100
Heat stress from extreme heat and humidity will annually affect areas now home to 1.2…
Rethinking Land Conservation to Protect Species That Will Need to Move with Climate Change
All plants and animals need suitable conditions to survive. That means a certain amount of…
China Health Threats Likely to Increase Due to Heatwaves
Current health issues in China could be dwarfed by the future impacts of severe and…
Shutdown of Coal-Fired Plants in U.S. Saves Lives and Improves Crop Yields
The decommissioning of coal-fired power plants in the continental United States has reduced nearby pollution…
