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Pandemic Drop in Air Pollution Boosted Himalayan Snowpack, Study Finds

Yale E360

A drop in air pollution in India at the height of the coronavirus pandemic slowed the melting of snow in the Himalayas, a new study finds. Read more on E360 →

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Breathing Fresh: A Persuasive Plea for Air Pollution Remediation

Cleannovate

In the midst of our bustling urban jungles, indoor sanctuaries, and industrial landscapes, the air we breathe is far from pristine. The air pollution crisis is not just an environmental concern; it’s a silent assailant affecting our health, quality of life, and the very air we depend […]

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Overheated trees are contributing to urban air pollution

New Scientist

air pollution An aerial survey of Los Angeles reveals that high temperatures cause plants to emit more compounds that can contribute to harmful ozone and PM2.5

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Taking A Data-Driven Tour of Air Pollution Law

Legal Planet

For instance, the much maligned RECLAIM program in Southern California cut emissions by 20% compared to firms outside the program, with all groups experiencing air pollution reductions. Blacks received greater pollution reductions than whites, but Hispanics received fewer. Download as PDF.

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Mounting evidence points to air pollution as a cause of eczema

New Scientist

Air pollution has been linked to eczema before, and now a study of more than 280,000 people has strengthened the association

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Air Pollution Could Potentially Exacerbate Menopause Symptoms, Study Says

Inside Climate News

a type of air pollutant, to estrogen decrease during the menopause transition. By Gina Jiménez Some air pollutants can disrupt hormone levels during the menopause transition, possibly exacerbating symptoms, according to a paper published earlier this year in the journal Science of Total Environment.

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Air Pollution Makes It Harder for Bees to Sniff Out Flowers, Study Finds

Yale E360

Air pollution may be making it harder for bees and other insects to follow the scent of flowers, reducing pollination by as much as a third, new research suggests. Read more on E360 ?.