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Economic cost of air pollution in Canada reaches huge $40 billion in one year

While Canada’s air quality is ranked as one of the cleanest in the world, the welfare cost of its air pollution is still significant. Read More >

“Toxic Tour” highlights air pollution’s human toll

The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) is a nonprofit organization that has worked on social and environmental issues in the inland valleys of Southern California for more than 35 years. Read More >

Air pollution may play a role in depression

Air pollution also appears to play a role in depression, though scientists are still trying to clarify the link.  Read More >

London to impose new daily charges on polluting vehicles to fight air pollution

In 2019, London mayor Sadiq Khan imposed a fee on drivers of “most polluting cars” in order to drive in the city. Learn more. Read More >

Barcelona implements Europe’s largest car ban to-date in a leap to reach WHO standard air quality

The proposed car ban will affect residents in Barcelona and 39 surrounding municipalities, removing more than 100,000 cars from the roads. Read More >

Magnetite from air pollution may be linked to Alzheimer’s

New research has discovered toxic mineral particles – known as magnetite – in the brains of people who lived in heavily polluted areas of Mexico and the U.K. The particles, smaller than 2 microns in diameter, have been linked in other studies to Alzheimer Read More >

Environmental justice means a clean, safe neighborhood for everyone

In response to environmental racism, the environmental justice movement (or, “EJ” for short) has been raising its voice in protest for more than 30 years, and the U.S. EPA has designated February as “Environmental Justice Month.” Read More >

AirVisual Earth: A mesmerizing visualization of the damage our pollution is having on the planet - and ourselves

The WHO estimates 92% of the world breathes unsafe air - but what does that really look like? AirVisual Earth is the first to show the shocking state of the world’s health, in real time. Read More >

Is poor air quality to blame for your singing problems?

A paper published by the University of Illinois School of Public Health identified the primary environmental hazards that affect singers’ ability to sing. They include: low humidity, airborne particles, chemicals, and dust. Read More >

E-waste is a growing problem worldwide

Electronic devices will eventually be discarded as electronic waste, and millions of tons of e-waste winds up in landfills every year. It is an environmental and health nightmare of enormous magnitude. Read More >

Humidifiers can improve indoor air when used correctly

A poorly maintained or improperly used portable humidifier can certainly put your health at risk. But there is also plenty of evidence that a properly maintained and operated humidifier can help keep you healthy. Read More >

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