Air pollution
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Air Pollution Kills More than 3 Million People Globally Every YearOutdoor air pollution kills 3.3 million people around the world every year, according to a new study.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Fourth of July Downer: Fireworks Cause Spike in Air PollutionFireworks are a beloved tradition of the Fourth of July, but the colorful displays also bring a spike in air pollution, a new study shows.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Air Pollution May Shrink the Brain, Study SuggestsPeople who breathe polluted air every day may have smaller brains, and a higher risk for "silent strokes," researchers say.
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published
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Cleaner Air Really Does Improve Kids' Lung HealthIn California, tougher rules about air pollution are linked with better lung health in children, a large new study finds.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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Cities Birth More Thunderstorms Than Rural AreasHot and humid cities can birth more summer thunderstorms than rural areas in the Southeast.
By Becky Oskin Published
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Utah Suicides Linked to Air PollutionSuicides correlate with air pollution levels in Salt Lake county, Utah, adding to a small but growing body of research that suggests that environmental factors influence suicide risk.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Fires Intensified Deadly Tornado OutbreakOne of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history was strengthened by smoke from burning farmlands in Central America, a new study suggests.
By Becky Oskin Published
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Coolest Eco-Friendly Technologies at CES 2015Sin City just got a little greener.
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
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Modern Worldwide Danger Blooms from Ancient BacteriaOpinion Research results will have implications for many other lakes in the U.S. and around the world that are also experiencing toxic blooms.
By Marlene Cimons Published
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