Pollution deaths: The air in these countries is the deadliest in Europe
Fine particulate matter contributed to about 239,000 deaths in Europe, but the burden was felt more deeply in some parts of ...
Exposure to air pollution linked to a greater risk of being hospitalised for mental ill health
The comprehensive study adds weight to body of research indicating a connection between pollutants and mental illness ...
Medicine Buffalo13 天
Taking a cue from lightning, eco-friendly reactor converts air and water into ammonia
Crucially, the catalyst is able to adsorb and stabilize the numerous nitrogen dioxide intermediates created by the plasma ...
Miniature sensor that detects toxic gas shows promising results in the lab
A team of scientists at UNSW Sydney have developed a highly sensitive miniature sensor that is able to detect low levels of ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN11 天
Lightning-inspired reactor turns air and water into ammonia for fertilizer
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new reactor that can produce ammonia directly from air and water — ...
Global Voices Online2 天
South Africa’s air pollution crisis: Contributing factors and solutions
The South African High Court ruled that the poor air quality violates citizens' constitutional right to an environment that is safe for their health and well-being.
Indiatimes26 天
Mumbai’s health at risk due to high NO₂ toxic level; 5,400 deaths, increased asthma cases
A report revealed Mumbai's toxic nitrogen dioxide levels exceeded safe limits in 2023. Traffic emissions are the main source. Malad West and Bandra Kurla had the highest NO₂ concentrations.
Deccan Herald26 天
Bengaluru's nitrogen dioxide levels are double WHO standards, says report
The report, titled 'Beyond North', examined NO2 concentrations in seven densely populated Indian cities — Jaipur, Pune, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai — that have not ...