Stricter truck pollution rule would prevent 500 deaths a year in Chicago region, study shows
Switching to stricter California-style limits on truck emissions would prevent 500 deaths per year in the greater Chicago ...
Science Daily9h
Whose air quality are we monitoring?
The EPA's network consistently failed to capture air quality in communities of color across six major pollutants. The monitors are the key data source driving decisions about pollution reduction, ...
Earth.com15h
Millions of people die from air pollution each year, yet there's still a lack of monitoring
Most of the world breathes unhealthy air. Poor monitoring, industrial emissions, and weak regulations worsen air pollution.
ConsumerAffairs1d
Health risks of gas stoves avoided with ventilation, but there are regulatory problems, government report says
Debate over gas stove health risks continues as studies link emissions to asthma. Proper ventilation can reduce exposure, GAO ...
Satellite Data May Be Key to Uncovering Dangerous Nitrogen Dioxide Hotspots in U.S. Communities
Today, the American Lung Association released a new report, "Something in the Air: Nitrogen Dioxide and Community Health," ...
Nanowerk17h
Carbon nanotube fibers create flexible, durable threads for energy-storing textiles
Scientists develop strong, flexible carbon nanotube fibers that retain energy storage capacity and conductivity after bending ...
Adopting zero-emission trucks and buses could save lives, prevent asthma in Illinois
Guided by the lived experiences of community partners, Northwestern University scientists have simulated the effects of ...
Morningstar14d
Satellite Data May Be Key to Uncovering Dangerous Nitrogen Dioxide Hotspots in U.S. Communities
WASHINGTON, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Lung Association released a new report, "Something in the Air: Nitrogen Dioxide and Community Health," which examines the use of ...
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Northwestern study shows health benefits of zero-emission vehicles for Chicago
Guided by the lived experiences of community partners, Northwestern University scientists have simulated the effects of ...
Earth.com15h
Rising carbon dioxide makes crops grow bigger but less nutritious
Rising carbon dioxide boosts plant growth but reduces key nutrients, weakening global food quality and crop nutrition.
Space.com on MSN20h
'Microlightning' between water droplets could have sparked life on Earth. Here's how
The building blocks of life on Earth may have been fueled by tiny sparks hopping between water droplets.
IFLScience22h
If You Farted In A Jar And Opened It 20 Years Later, Would It Still Smell Of Farts?
However, under normal conditions it is relatively stable, only reacting slowly with oxygen to form sulfur dioxide and water ...