Air Pollution

This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven't subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here.The impacts of climate…

Despite the Supreme Court's complete ban on the use of firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) due to worsening air quality, widespread use of firecrackers was witnessed in the national capital. The thick blanket of smog…

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a significant decision regarding the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign in Delhi and Mumbai. In light of the escalating air pollution levels in these two cities, the BCCI…

Air pollution remains the world’s greatest external risk to human health, but most of its impact on global life expectancy is concentrated in just six countries, including India, a study has found.The University of Chicago’s Energy Policy…

Last week, large swaths of North America were choking under wildfire smoke. Cities in both the U.S. and Canada saw a haze descend on them, spurring warnings to stay indoors and to mask up for those who had to be outdoors. And as…

Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada, with Alberta imposing new evacuation orders, Manitoba bracing for heavy, lightning-generating thunderstorms and high wildfire risks and poor air quality from coast to coast. Air…

The AirCare app shows air pollution, active fires, wind conditions and pollen levels on a map.CNBCWhile air quality in North America and Europe improved over the last decade thanks to stricter environmental regulations, extreme weather and…

Exposure to polluted air can have serious health consequences, from respiratory problems to heart disease (Photo: IANS)We may not be able to control toxic outdoor air, there are steps we can take to protect ourselves from the harmful…

CNN  —  Germany’s final three nuclear power plants close their doors on Saturday, marking the end of the country’s nuclear era that has spanned more than six decades.…