Scientists show large impact of controlling humidity on greenhouse gas emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioners are expected to climb as economic growth drives efforts to control both temperature and humidity, according to a...

Living near green areas reduces the risk of suffering a stroke by 16 percent,...

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Common houseplants can improve air quality indoors

Ordinary potted house plants can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in homes and offices, according to new research.

Common houseplants can improve air quality indoors

Ordinary potted house plants can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in homes and offices, according to new research.

New insights into how metal exposures can impact fetal growth

A new study reveals how prenatal exposure to mixtures of commonly found metals can adversely affect fetal growth.

Epigenetic effects of pollution persist for multiple generations in water fleas

A new study has shown that the effects of pollutants can be transmitted over many generations in water fleas and may persist long enough...

Remote sensing technology reduces urban air pollution

Implementing roadside technology to detect high-emitting vehicles improves urban air quality.

Does air pollution reduce the benefits of physical activity on the brain?

A new study shows that people who do vigorous physical activities, like jogging or playing competitive sports, in areas with higher air pollution may...

Study links increasing air pollution to the rise of a type of lung cancer

An international team of scientists has linked increased air pollution to an uptick in cases of lung adenocarcinoma (LADC) worldwide. The same study also...

Extreme heat events jeopardize cardiovascular health, experts warn

A consequence of global warming is a greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. This extreme heat is associated with a greater risk...

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