Air Pollution

• Chronic air pollution cuts life expectancy by more than 2 years, study shows

  Air pollution has been neglected as a public health issue, with funding to address the problem still inadequate, the study warned.

  World

  Jun 14
  
• Higher air pollution linked to more severe cases of COVID-19, study suggests

  The research found a link between chronic exposure to air pollution and hospitalization, ICU admission and death among COVID-19 cases.

  Health

  May 24
  
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• Hamilton air quality study positive on common irritants, concern over a gaseous air pollutant

  Clean Air Hamilton revealed there were not any big drop in air pollution in 2020 during COVID lockdowns, but a trend of improvements since the 1990's.

  Environment

  Jan 13
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• City of Vernon begins tracking local air quality with six new sensors

  Between intense wildfire smoke and spring dust challenges, Vernon, B.C. has suffered through some periods of very poor air quality.

  News

  Nov 24, 2021
• New Delhi suffers worst air quality of 2021 after fireworks-filled Diwali celebrations

  New Delhi has the worst air quality of all world capitals, but Friday's reading was extra bad, with the Air Quality Index surging to 451 on a scale of 500.

  World

  Nov 5, 2021
• Public health study hopes to get a better understanding of air pollution across Hamilton

  A pilot project is expected to monitor real time air pollution and meteorological conditions at a hyperlocal neighborhood level.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2021
• ‘Highly polluting’: Why lawn care can be hazardous to health, environment

  Gas-powered garden equipment spews more emissions than modern vehicles, experts say, urging the switch to more sustainable options.

  Environment

  Oct 27, 2021
• 86% of Canadians live in areas where air pollution exceeds WHO guidelines: researchers

  Most Canadians live in areas with higher-than-recommended levels of air pollution, which has serious implications for their health, researchers say.

  Health

  Oct 7, 2021
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• Travelling lung exhibit makes stop in Calgary, shows how pollution affects air we breathe

  What's in the air we breathe and how does it impact our lung health? A travelling exhibit featuring giant lungs aims to teach Canadians about the effects of air pollution.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2021
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• WHO says new lower air pollution guidelines could save millions of lives

  The World Health Organization issued the first new air quality guidelines since 2005, aiming to cut deaths from air pollution worldwide.

  Environment

  Sep 22, 2021