air pollution

Canada Wildfires Could Last The Entire Summer, Minister Says

The wildfires in Canada have intensified and could last for the entire summer, the provincial minister has warned. The wildfires that started in April in the western provinces of British Columbia and Alberta have burned 17,800 square miles so far. The officials involved in mitigating the impact have called for more support as the fires have gone out of control.

Air Pollution From Oil & Gas Costs US $77 Billion Annually

Air pollution from oil and gas production is costing the American economy around $77 billion annually, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Research: Health. The researchers in the study have revealed the adverse effects of methane emitted by the production of oil and gas in the United States.

MIT Researchers Develop Cheap Device To Measure Air Pollution

Researchers from MIT have developed a low-cost, pollution-detecting device that helps people measure air quality. The air pollution detector is a mobile device that can be adjusted on vehicles and buildings too. The device known as “Flatburn” is solar-powered and also stores data to be evaluated later.

Air Pollution Can Change Brain Structure In Just 2 Hours

A research study revealed that air pollution, especially car fumes can significantly change brain structure. An exposure of just 2 hours can reduce the portion of the brain responsible for internal thought processes and memory, the study finds. Brain imaging was conducted prior and the exposure to air pollution showed decreased brain connectivity, as seen in the scans taken after.

India: Delhi Schools Closed As Air Pollution Threatens Health

The nightmare for the residents of the world’s most polluted capital has appeared once again. Delhi is home to 20 million residents at the moment. The entire population is literally inhaling hazardous air into their lungs. The authorities have also notified the primary schools to shut from Saturday.

Lung Cancer Rates Increasing Due To Air Pollution

‘‘Smoking causes lung cancer’’, words we’ve been hearing for decades but researcher Prof Charles Swanton adds in something more interesting, ‘‘Polluted air is no less harmful than smoking’’. Charles Swanton who studies the evolution of cancer in bodies has revealed in his research how air pollution can lead to lung cancer, something we only have associated with smoking.