Tag: pollution
Airborne Microbes in Public Spaces Mostly Harmless
New Northwestern University study shows airplane and hospital air mainly contain harmless human skin bacteria, easing concerns on airborne pathogens.
Cockroach Infestation Linked to Higher Allergens and Endotoxins in Homes
Homes with larger cockroach infestations have much higher levels of allergens and bacterial toxins called endotoxins, says Researchers at North Carolina State...
Air Quality and Breast Cancer: A Troubling Link
Women living in neighborhoods with heavy vehicle emissions and lower air quality face higher odds of developing breast cancer. A groundbreaking analysis,...
Hidden Risks of #Biodegradables
https://youtube.com/shorts/CjE7kUtx4BY?si=jKzx2ZrMg-DCg0JL
Every Part of Ocean Affected by Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, Pollution
Every part of the ocean is now affected by climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, according to the ninth Copernicus Ocean State...
Hidden Dangers of #Scented Products
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Almost 50% of Microplastic Pollution Comes From Cars
Few drivers consider that their tires wear down over time—but that worn rubber often ends up polluting rivers, lakes, and even the...
Asthma to Urban Pollution and City Planning
Urban living may come with health risks far worse than most think. A major new study links asthma to city pollution and...
Fast Fashion: A Looming Environmental Catastrophe
Fast fashion is accelerating an environmental disaster. Every second, a truckload of clothing is either burned or dumped in landfills, warns the...
