Air pollution
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7 Odd Things That Raise Your Risk of Cancer (and 1 That Doesn't)
By Karen Rowan published
Some things that may raise people's risk of cancer don't get a lot of attention.
Soot from Air Pollution Found in Placentas of City-Dwelling Women
By Tereza Pultarova published
The harmful effects of air pollution affect far more than a person's respiratory system; previous research has found that it can also hurt babies in the womb.
8 Ways That Air Pollution Can Harm Your Health
By Mindy Weisberger published
Toxic air can take an unexpected toll on physical and mental health.
Air Pollution May Make Solar Panels Less Efficient
By Jasmin Malik Chua published
From inefficient grids, shortfalls in policy, and even an eclipse, solar-energy collection faces no shortage of hurdles. Scientists have discovered another stumbling block: air pollution.
Why 'Greener' Gas-Powered Vehicles Aren't As Clean As You Think
By Tia Ghose published
So called "cleaner" gas-powered cars still emit pollutants that eventually turn into harmful particulate matter in the atmosphere, new research shows.
New Pollution Map Offers Unprecedented View of City's Air Quality
By Tracy Staedter published
The new map for the city of Oakland, California, offers the highest-resolution view to date of air quality on a block-by-block basis.
Trouble Sleeping? Air Pollution Could Be the Culprit
By Tereza Pultarova published
People in a new study who lived in areas with high levels of air pollution slept worse.
Device Purifies Air and Creates Energy All at the Same Time
By Tracy Staedter published
A small innovation could have a big impact on air pollution.
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