The Switch To Electric Cars & Renewables Will Make Our Children Healthier
Electric cars powered by renewable energy could significantly reduce health risk to young children, says the American Lung Association.
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UN Report Says Ozone Layer Is Getting Thicker
A UN report says the ozone layer is getting thicker, thanks to cooperation by the world’s nations. What lessons can we learn from that?
Local Lockdowns Brought Fast Global Ozone Reductions, NASA Finds
When lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic cut local nitrogen oxide emissions, the effect on ozone pollution was global and unexpectedly rapid.
135 Million Americans Are Exposed To Unhealthy Air Pollution
With the work-from-home trend’s emergence; lockdowns and closures of various typical gathering spaces like cinemas, restaurants, cafes, and shopping centers; most of us are driving less than we did before the pandemic. Air pollution levels declined during the pandemic, but the decrease may have been overstated. Air pollution remains a … [continued]
EPA Halts Efforts to Clean Up Unsafe Levels of Ozone Smog
In defiance of science and the law, EPA attempts to halt 50 years of progress delivered by the Clean Air Act.
For A Planet Choking On Toxic Pollution & CO2 Emissions, Tesla’s 500,000 Sales Milestone Is…
The news that Tesla has reached its goal of producing 500,000 electric vehicles is not only great for investors (such as me, even though I have a tiny, tiny stake), but also for those who don’t even know anything about the company. It is good news for anyone and any animal that has a pair of lungs.
California Air Pollution Drops In Every County During Pandemic
Californians have now been sheltering in place since March 20. While social distancing is slowing the spread of COVID-19, it’s also significantly reducing air pollutant and greenhouse gas levels across the state. Residents from San Diego to Sacramento are seeing clearer skies and breathing cleaner air, even in the center of cities that rarely experience a noticeable reduction in air pollution.
Nope, It’s Not Too Late: We Saved The Ozone Layer, Didn’t We?
The saving of the ozone layer is a global success story that is repeating itself in the field of climate action, regardless of what the pessimists say.
Study Shows Burning Fossil Fuels Is Killing Us — Are You OK With That?
A study of 6 urban areas in the US conducted over 18 years finds pollutants from burning fossil fuels lead to higher levels of lung disease and early death. Does that mean we should do something about the problem?
Air Pollution Increases ER Visits — Largest US Study On The Topic Confirms It
We may not even see them, but tiny particles, particulates in the PM2.5 size range, are able to travel deeply into the respiratory tract. PM2.5 infiltrates the lungs, all the way to the alveoli, where oxygen is transferred into the bloodstream. Exposure to nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter, or PM, can cause grave trouble with one’s health.
