Wildfire Smoke: The Silent Killer Revealed Researchers are now assessing the mortality impacts of wildfire smoke, as it contains pollutants like carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds. According to a new study, the dangers of wildfire smoke may be far more severe than previously believed, with the potential to be 14 times more […]
Everyday indoor air may be laced with 68,000 toxic plastic particles, study warns
Everyday indoor air may be laced with 68,000 toxic plastic particles, study warns The air inside your home and car may be quietly filling your lungs with thousands of toxic plastic particles, according to a recent study. These invisible pollutants, measuring less than 0.0001mm, are so small that they can easily be inhaled deep into […]
China’s new hybrid EV with CATL battery offers 621-mile range, reaches 0-100 in 3.1 secs
China’s Geely Unveils Zeekr 9X: A Game-Changer in the Electric Vehicle Market China’s Hangzhou-based automobile manufacturer Geely has unveiled core features of its flagship Zeekr 9X plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), setting a new benchmark in the electric vehicle market. The Zeekr 9X is equipped with a cutting-edge CATL battery that offers an impressive 621-mile […]
Scientists track 25 years of submicron air pollution particles across US skies
Scientists Track 25 Years of Submicron Air Pollution Particles Across US Skies Air pollution is a serious and often underestimated health threat in the U.S. It is not just limited to visible smog and haze but also includes tiny particles that are invisible to the naked eye. These submicron particles, measuring less than one-thousandth of […]
Electric trains in California cut 89% of toxic air pollution, study surprises
Electric Trains in California Cut 89% of Toxic Air Pollution, Study Surprises Bay Area commuters traveling between San Francisco and San Jose may now be breathing significantly cleaner air thanks to the introduction of electric trains. A recent study has revealed that these trains have successfully reduced toxic air pollution by a staggering 89%, exceeding […]
Trump revives ‘beautiful coal’ to power energy-hungry US data centers, EVs
“Trump Revives ‘Beautiful Coal’ to Power Energy-Hungry US Data Centers and EVs” U.S. President Donald Trump signed four executive orders on Tuesday that aim to revive the coal industry, emphasizing its importance in powering energy-hungry sectors such as data centers and electric vehicles (EVs). Despite the global shift towards renewable energy sources, Trump’s administration is […]
The Transformational Impact of London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone on Children's Health
In recent years, city planners and public health officials have become increasingly aware of the urgent need to tackle air pollution, especially in dense urban areas. One significant initiative aimed at addressing this issue is London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), introduced in April 2019. The ULEZ aims to improve air quality by reducing the number […]