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Turn off a light, save a life
We all know that turning off lights and buying energy-efficient appliances affects our financial bottom line. Now, according to a new study, we know that saving energy also...
6 hours ago - ScienceDaily - 2 articles
Air pollution may damage a man's ability to perform in the bedroom
A study by Guangzhou Medical University in China found that exposing male rats to regular doses of petrol and diesel exhaust gases reduced their ability to respond to sexual...
18 hours ago - Daily Mail - 3 articles
Study finds man-made pollution is transforming 'untouched' areas of the earth
Are there any natural, pristine environments left on Earth? Ecosystems that were once considered untouched by humans are now absorbing unprecedented levels of man-made...
1 day ago - Natural News
Freshest ways to beat air pollution
Researchers calculated that, in the UK alone, 64,000 deaths a year are caused by air pollution - which is more than the 43,000 cancer deaths caused by smoking.
2 days ago - Daily Mail
China-made goods have killed at least 100,000 people due to industrial pollution
The huge demand for Chinese-made goods may have been responsible for more than 100,000 deaths in China due to the air pollution associated with their production. A new study...
2 days ago - Natural News
Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Increase Asthma Mortality
Odds of death up about 10% compared with low-pollution days in Chinese study
5 days ago - MedPageToday
New study finds that 100 PERCENT of sea turtles have plastics in their bellies
The next time you come across a sea turtle in the wild, remember that there are pieces of plastic trash inside the animal's belly. And if that is not stomach-churning enough...
5 days ago - Natural News
Foreign Travel May Be Hazardous to Lungs
Visiting cities with high air pollution linked to lower lung function
5 days ago - MedPageToday
Study: Air pollution helps bacteria to thrive in the respiratory track
Over the past few years, cars have become more affordable, which has led to a huge boom of private vehicles on our roads. While they sure are convenient, the sudden dramatic...
5 days ago - Natural News
Protect yourself from big city air pollution by taking these essential vitamins
The World Health Organization calls air pollution “the world's largest single environmental health risk.” With over 90 percent of the world's population living in areas where...
5 days ago - Natural News
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