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REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh Cairo, Egypt, is one of the world’s most polluted cities, if not No.1. I recently visited and found that, even after just a day in the city, I could feel the effects on my breathing, sleep, and skin. The experience reminded me of how lucky I, as an American, am to have […]
Manish Swarup/AP The 14 most polluted cities in the world are all located in India, according to the World Health Organization. The city of Kanpur topped the list, while Delhi and Agra also appeared in the top 10. Living with air pollution is a harsh reality for Indians, many of whom have resorted to wearing […]
Share this article Almost exactly 32 years after an accidental nuclear explosion reduced Chernobyl to rubble, Emma Thomson discovers the reality of life—and radiation—in this remote Ukrainian region as it begins to come alive again. Ivan’s back is bowed as if the falling snow, gathering on his threadbare coat and Cossack fur hat, were leaden. […]
The most polluted urban areas in the UK had less hospital visits for asthma attacks when there were lots of trees in their neighbourhood, according to a University of Exeter study. Respiratory health could be improved by planting more trees in the most polluted parts of the country, the researchers said. Planting just three extra […]
Asthma symptoms could be reduced when patients are living in towns and cities with plenty of trees, researchers have claimed. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Dementia describes a set of symptoms that can include memory loss and difficulties thinking, and it is one of the UK’s leading killers. The exact cause of the condition is unknown, but there are factors known to increase your risk – and breathing in toxic air could now be one of them. MPs today warned […]
A quarter of all global deaths of children under five are due to unhealthy or polluted environments including dirty water and air, second-hand smoke and a lack of adequate hygiene, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. CBC | Health News
The New Year for Australians and beachgoers stinks — literally. According to a NY Times report, Melbourne beaches are polluted. Government officials issued alerts on Thursday when water analysis revealed evidence of fecal matter. The raw sewerage is not uncommon and often threatens rivers and coastal waters during inclement weather, especially with heavy rainfall totals. […]
