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All but 7 Countries on Earth Have Air Pollution Above WHO Standard

Only 10 countries and territories out of 134 achieved the World Health Organization’s standards for a pervasive form of air pollution last year, according to air quality data compiled by IQAir, a Swiss company. The pollution studied is called fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, because it refers to solid particles less than 2.5 micrometers in

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The sea turtle that swallowed a rubber witch’s finger: Heartbreaking images show the devastating impact of Earth’s plastic pollution

Scientists analysed the guts of dead sea turtles in the Mediterranean They found hundreds of plastic items including a witch’s finger Halloween toy By Shivali Best For Mailonline Published: 07:00 EDT, 12 March 2024 | Updated: 07:00 EDT, 12 March 2024 Heartbreaking new images have highlighted the devastating impact of Earth’s plastic pollution.  Scientists analysing

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Air pollution increases the risk of dying from breast cancer by 80% and is as dangerous as smoking, obesity and alcohol, research finds

The alarming link between air pollution and cancer will be laid bare this week in new research, revealed exclusively to the Mail. While air pollution’s link to lung conditions is well known, it’s also directly implicated in cancer, including breast and prostate, according to the review of 27 studies to be published in Anticancer Research

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California’s fight against air pollution just got tougher

Taking aim at a form of air pollution that has long vexed Californians from Los Angeles to the Bay Area, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that it was tightening national standards for fine particulate matter — a health threat that has been linked to lung and heart disease. “Today’s action is a critical

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Living near nature is good for kids’ eyesight – as scientists fear too much screen time, not enough time outdoors and POLLUTION makes them need glasses

By Colin Fernandez Environment Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 19:24 EST, 4 February 2024 | Updated: 19:46 EST, 4 February 2024 Living near green space can prevent children from needing glasses, research has found. Children living near parks and fields are less likely to suffer from poor or worsening eyesight. Cases of short-sightedness are increasing

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Dharaksha Ecosolutions Addresses Crop Residue Burning and Plastic Pollution with its Biodegradable Packaging Material

Dharaksha Ecosolutions, a Faridabad-based start-up, specializes in mycelium-based biodegradable packaging. It is among the seven revenue-generating start-ups selected under Cisco and Social Alpha’s Krishi Mangal second edition cohort, a scale-up accelerator program launched in 2021 to support start-ups in agriculture and allied livelihoods. The worsening Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi NCR and other Northern

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