Here’s how air pollution can hurt your heart
Air pollution causes millions of deaths worldwide every year – and a huge portion of those are from heart conditions. Continue reading
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Air pollution kills more people than smoking, new research finds
European researchers estimate that air pollution caused 8.8 million deaths worldwide in 2015. Continue reading
Air quality statement issued for Toronto warning of ‘high levels’ of pollution Saturday
Environment Canada said light winds and overall calm conditions have resulted in high levels of air pollution in northern and eastern parts of the city. Continue reading
Climate change means more disease, deaths for Canadians, Lancet report finds
Climate change will have a direct impact on Canadians’ health, from heat stroke to mental illness, according to a new report. Continue reading
New Delhi is engulfed in smoggy air that’s 10 times worse than what’s ‘permissible’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
India’s capital has been enveloped by poor air quality as people prepare to celebrate Diwali. Continue reading
As U.S. braces for Hurricane Florence, report reveals devastating environmental impact of 2017’s Harvey
While the storm itself is expected to be ‘extremely dangerous’ according to forecasters, another danger lurks after the storm has passed: pollution. Continue reading
No long-term health impacts from 2018’s wildfire smoke: B.C. health officer
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. chief provincial health officer says British Columbians should not expect any long-term health impacts from the 2018 wildfire season. Continue reading
Beaconsfield residents irked by handling of leaf blower ban
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
A Beaconsfield resident is sounding the alarm over what she believes is a lack of transparency at city hall but the mayor says he’s acting in residents’ best interests. Continue reading
Beaconsfield moves to partially ban leaf blowers during the summer
Leaf blowers in Beaconsfield during the summer months may soon become a thing of the past thanks to a motion that will be filed at Monday evening’s council meeting. Continue reading
The Taj Mahal is turning yellow and green due to heavy air pollution
India’s white-marble Taj Mahal is turning yellow and green as the 17th century mausoleum weathers filthy air in the world’s eighth-most polluted city. Continue reading