25 January 2013 by Michael Marshall Magazine issue 2901. Subscribe and save EVEN the darkest cloud may have a silver lining. The sharp drop in air pollution that accompanied Greece’s economic crisis could be a boon to the nation’s health…. Read More ›
Air pollution
People told to stay indoors as air pollution in Beijing reaches hazardous levels – off-the-chart air-quality reading of 728
Associated Press Saturday, 12 January 2013 Air pollution levels in China’s notoriously dirty capital were at dangerous levels today, with cloudy skies blocking out visibility and warnings issued for people to remain indoors. … Read More ›
Excess pneumonia deaths linked to engine exhaust
Repost File 2008 Contact: Rachael Davies rdavies@bma.org.uk 44-020-738-36529 BMJ-British Medical Journal Atmospheric pollutants and mortalities in English local authority areas Engine exhaust fumes are linked to excess deaths from pneumonia across England, suggests research published in the Journal of Epidemiology… Read More ›