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Air Pollution

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the-district4 days ago•46 min saved

DC condos blame Gordon Ramsay burger joint for stinky air in their building

Residents atop Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza and Gordon Ramsay Street Burger in Philadelphia? Wait DC—Penn Quarter in Washington, DC—report greasy odors and possible air-quality issues they blame on the venting system from the Gordon Ramsay spots. The restaurant denies being the source, and the landlord/restaurant dispute who is responsible, while condo association seeks access to inspect vents. The story centers on odors, health concerns, and a feud between residents and the restaurant over environmental complaints in upscale condos.

via The Washington Post|

#air-pollution #celebrity-chefs #home-life

health6 days ago•5 min saved

Ultra-Low Emission Zone Linked to Rapid Recovery in Children's Lung Growth

A Lancet Public Health study of more than 3,400 primary school children in London and Luton found that lung growth accelerated after London’s 2019 Ultra Low Emission Zone, with London children catching up to peers in less polluted Luton and a drop in clinically impaired lung function from 14% to 9%. The findings suggest clean-air zones can rapidly reverse pollution-related stunting in childhood, though researchers caution that other factors and ongoing air-quality improvements must be considered.

via BBC|

#air-pollution #health #london

politics10 days ago•381 min saved

DEI Cuts Leave Rural Utilities Struggling with Sewage, Air Quality and Erosion

Trump-era cuts to DEI programs have undermined public-works and environmental monitoring projects from Georgia to Alaska, collapsing efforts to install indoor plumbing in rural villages, provide septic tanks in Alabama, and fund air-quality monitoring, leaving residents without basic sanitation and exposing families to health risks amid worsening pollution and erosion.

via NBC News|

#air-pollution #dei-cuts #erosion

health12 days ago•51 min saved

Pollution and Indoor Smoke Linked to Rising Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers

Rising lung cancer diagnoses among non-smokers are linked to outdoor air pollution and indoor smoke from cooking and fuels, with genetic factors also playing a role; experts urge cleaner cooking fuels, better indoor ventilation, avoidance of secondhand smoke, and proactive screening to improve early detection and outcomes.

via Deccan Herald|

#air-pollution #genetics #health

health20 days ago•6 min saved

WHO expands dementia prevention playbook to tackle pollution and life-course risks

WHO updates its dementia risk-reduction guidelines to stress a multidomain approach—physical activity, cognitive and social engagement, and healthy diets (Mediterranean or DASH)—while also addressing obesity, hearing and vision loss, and now air pollution as major risk factors. Governments must reorganize health systems to implement these actions; eliminating air pollution could avert about 3% of cases, and up to 45% of dementia risk is linked to modifiable factors, especially for those with mild cognitive impairment.

via Futura, le média qui explore le monde|

#air-pollution #brain-health #dementia

environment1 month ago•1 min saved

Smoke from Canadian wildfires coats St. Louis area in unhealthy air

Wildfire smoke from Canada pushed through the St. Louis region, labeling the Metro East with one of the nation’s poorer air quality readings mid-morning and an AQI of 142 in St. Louis—unhealthy for sensitive groups. The main pollutant is fine particulate matter. Illinois EPA issued an air quality alert for multiple Metro East counties, advising limited outdoor activity for children, adults, and people with asthma. AirNow and the EPA tracked the worsening conditions.

via STLPR|

#air-pollution #air-quality #environment

world1 month ago•6 min saved

WHO Updates Dementia Guidelines Focused on Clean Air, Cautious Supplements, and Hearing Health

The WHO released its first major revision of dementia prevention guidelines since 2019, urging action to reduce exposure to air pollution (notably PM2.5) to lower dementia risk, warning that non-deficient supplements such as vitamins B and E, omega-3s, or multivitamins are unlikely to prevent dementia and can carry risks, and highlighting hearing loss as a major modifiable risk with recommendations to improve access to hearing aids. The guidance also emphasizes cognitive training, social engagement, physical activity, a healthy diet, and managing chronic conditions, noting that eliminating pollution could prevent about 3% of dementia cases and addressing hearing loss could prevent about 7%.

via New York Post|

#air-pollution #dementia #hearing-loss

the-district1 month ago•22 min saved

Smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets Washington, triggering health warnings

Washington, D.C. was enveloped in smoke from wildfires in Minnesota and Canada, prompting health advisories urging children, the elderly, and people with heart or lung conditions to stay indoors and limit outdoor activity as air quality reached very unhealthy levels.

via The Washington Post|

#air-pollution #air-quality #district-of-columbia

weather1 month ago•19 min saved

Canadian wildfire smoke to worsen air quality across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic through Friday

Approximately 115 million people could face unhealthy air as wildfire smoke from Canada drifts into the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with forecasts covering 20 cities through Friday.

via The Washington Post|

#air-pollution #air-quality #canada-nation

health1 month ago•6 min saved

Plastic particles in coronary blood peak in heart attack patients, linked to smoking and pollution

A study of 61 patients found micro- and nanoplastics in coronary blood were most common in heart attack patients (84%), more varied than in those with chronic ischemic disease (40%) or normal arteries (32%). Smokers and those exposed to higher air pollution had higher rates of plastics in their blood, with polyethylene being the most common type. The authors stress that the findings show association, not causation, but suggest environmental plastic exposure could be linked to cardiovascular risk and highlight the need to reduce pollution and smoking exposure.

via European Society of Cardiology|

#air-pollution #health #heart-attack

science1 month ago•29 min saved

Wealth and Air Quality Linked to Autism Rates Across States

A nationwide state-level analysis finds that higher socioeconomic status and greater air pollution are the strongest, independent predictors of autism prevalence across U.S. states, together explaining about 55.7% of the variance; most other variables lose significance when SES and air pollution are controlled, with ADHD showing opposite patterns and the study noting limits on causal conclusions due to its cross-sectional design.

via PsyPost|

#air-pollution #autism-spectrum-disorder #geographical-psychology

environment1 month ago•31 min saved

Texas AI data centers could lock in fossil-fuel power and pollution

A Floodlight/ Texas Tribune investigation finds that Texas data centers, including OpenAI’s Stargate in Abilene, are driving on-site gas plants and relying on minor permits that could emit well over 100 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, with limited public input and enforcement, raising concerns about climate impact and local health as residents report pollution and quality-of-life issues.

via The Texas Tribune|

#air-pollution #data-centers #environment

environment1 month ago•14 min saved

Texas AI Boom Ignites Hidden Fossil-Fuel Grid, Sparking Pollution Fears

An investigative report shows Texas data centers are quietly driving a fossil-fuel build-out through 'permits by rule,' enabling thousands of backup diesel generators and gas turbines—forming a 'shadow grid' that could emit hundreds of millions of tons of greenhouse gases yearly and expose nearby residents to pollution with little public input.

via WIRED|

#air-pollution #data-centers #environment

health1 month ago•2 min saved

Air pollution may reprogram sperm DNA, raising fertility concerns

A large fertility study following over 2,000 men links exposure to outdoor pollutants (notably ozone and nitrogen dioxide) during sperm development to subtle DNA methylation changes in sperm that regulate gene activity. Researchers identified 39 pollution-associated DNA changes, including in the GNAS gene, suggesting a potential mechanism by which air pollution could affect fertility. However, a direct link to infertility has not been proven, and further work is needed to confirm clinical significance.

via The Guardian|

#air-pollution #environmental-health #epigenetics

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Infant air pollution exposure tied to later obesity via impaired impulse control

A study of 434 children in Mexico City links higher PM2.5 exposure during the first year of life to poorer impulse control in childhood, which is associated with higher BMI and body fat by ages 4–8; researchers say environmental pollution may contribute to obesity and advocate policy action, while noting limitations like small sample size.

via The Guardian|

#air-pollution #childhood-development #health