Unhealthy Air Pollution Levels Threaten Health of 47% of U.S. Population: Report
A new report reveals nearly half of the country lives in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
Tag Archives: Air Pollution
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Hydraulic Fracturing Exposure Could Increase Risk of Preterm Births, Researchers Warn
A new study links living near hydraulic fracturing site may increase a woman's chance of giving birth preterm or having a baby with low birth weight, Canadian researchers warn.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Linked to Air Pollution Exposure
A new study links air pollution exposure to an increased risk of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
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Air Pollution Exposure Linked To Psoriasis Flare-Ups In New Study
A new study links air pollution exposure to an increased risk of psoriasis flare ups.
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Living Downwind of Hydrofracking Sites Increases Risk of Death for Elderly Residents: Study
A new study reveals that elderly residents living near hydrofracking wells and other unconventional oil and gas mining operations face an increased risk of death.
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Nitrogen Dioxide Air Pollution Plays Significant Role In Childhood Asthma: Study
A new study links nitrogen dioxide concentrations in urban areas to increased risks of childhood asthma.
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Air and Water Pollution May Have Significant Effect on Gender Birth Ratios: Study
A new study indicates water and air pollution may have an impact on the number of boys and girls born each year.
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EPA Administrator Promises Reforms To Address Industrial Air Pollution “Hot Spots”
EPA Administrator Michael Regan toured communities identified as air pollution hot spots in a recent report, and promised the agency would make reforms.
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Specific Industrial Air Polluters Causing Cancer Risks Identified By ProPublica
A new report reveals which areas of the country are most endangered by the health risks of air pollution, revealing minorities are often the first put in harm's way by…
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Air Pollution Causes Millions of Preterm and Underweight Births Annually: Study
New research suggests that side effects of air pollution may be responsible for causing 6 million preterm births and 3 million underweight infants per year across the world.