Small Particulates From Burning Fossil Fuels Kills 8.7 Million People Each Year
The latest research shows nearly 9 million people die every year as the result of breathing fine particulate matter from burning fossil fuels.
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Over 95% Of World’s Population Live In Areas With Dangerous Air Pollution
More than 95% of the world’s population in 2016 (+7 billion) lived in areas with dangerously high levels of air pollution — that is, in areas where WHO organization guidelines for air quality (themselves likely an underestimate) were exceeded. This is according to a new annual report from the Health Effects Institute (HEI).
Short-Term Exposure To Particulate & Ozone Pollution Below Current Safety Standards Still Linked To Premature…
Exposure over short periods of time to particulate matter and ozone air pollution levels below current national safety standards is still associated with premature death amongst US seniors, a new study from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health has found.
Air Pollution Exposure & Kidney Disease Linked By New Study
Exposure to air pollution increases the risk of experiencing a decline in kidney function and developing kidney disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
