Tag: air pollution
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7 Ways Your Bedroom Is Making You Sick (And How to Fix It)
Most people think of their bedroom as a sanctuary and place of relaxation, but it could unknowingly make you sick. For instance, unwashed bedding or poor air quality may cause allergies to flare up, leading to sleep problems and low energy. However, we can safeguard ourselves from these hazards by removing sources of dangerous chemicals…
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Scientists Develop a Plant-Based Jet Fuel to Decrease Emissions by 68%
Researchers have developed a sustainable jet fuel made of plants, which can lower emissions by 68%. This new aviation fuel comes from a type of mustard plant, according to research by University of Georgia scientist Puneet Dwivedi. Dwivedi and his team estimated the break-even price and life cycle carbon emissions of this sustainable aviation fuel…
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5 Times That Wheezing Might Mean Something Worse
Youβre no stranger to this odd whistling sound if you have breathing issues. It may appear suddenly or be a chronic problem. Wheezing is your respiratory system telling you that it needs attention. What is Wheezing? An article published by Clinics in Chest Medicine defines wheezing as a whistling or high-pitched, coarse sound when you…
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Study Warns About Traffic Pollution Causing Skyrocketing Pediatric Asthma
A George Washington University study linked rising pediatric asthma cases to traffic pollution worldwide. They estimate that almost 2 million newly diagnosed pediatric asthma cases trace back to air pollution. Smog poses a problem, especially for large cities worldwide, such as Los Angeles and Mumbai. The study marks the first to estimate the burden of…
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60 Australian Companies Agree to Radically Reduce Plastic Waste
Recently, over sixty major supermarket chains and multinational brands signed a pact to reduce plastic waste by 2025 radically. Companies in Australia, New Zealand, and other places in Oceania signed the agreement. Major brands participating in the pact include Coca-Cola, Woolworths, and Nestle, as well as several government agencies. The ANZPAC Plastics Pact aims to…
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Asthma Researchers Find A Severe New Strain, Likely From Air Pollution
Asthma researchers have identified a new severe asthma species, showing air pollution as a likely contributor. Asthma affects over 300 million people worldwide. The most severe strain, known as non-Th2, or non-atopic childhood asthma, comprises most cases. Hyunok Choi, an associate professor at the Lehigh University College of Health, says 85% of people have this…