Air pollution is the introduction into the atmosphere of chemicals, particulates, or biological materials that cause discomfort, disease, or death to humans, damage other living organisms such as food crops, or damage the natural environment or built environment. The atmosphere is a complex dynamic natural gaseous system that is essential to support life on planet Earth.
All stories in Air pollution
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Study: More electric cars could help us breathe easier
Electric vehicles have a small but fast-growing share of the car market. This switch from the gas-powered internal combustion ...
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Using social media to measure air pollution’s psychological toll
People are less happy on days when the air is more polluted, according to an analysis of 210 million posts on the Chinese ...
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8 IoT devices that could impact the consumer market in 2019
Internet of things technology is booming, with an increasing number of connected devices joining the market each ...
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Dyson unveils new Pure Hot+Cool, a $650 heating fan and air purifier
A couple of months ago, I reviewed Dyson's Pure Cool fan and air purifier combination, which I quite liked and seemed to ...
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The Foobot monitors air quality, but can't help you fix it
We review the Foobot – a device that measures the air quality in a room. Unfortunately though, it can tell you the air ...
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Study: Air pollution responsible for 'huge' drop in intelligence
Air pollution could be a leading cause in a societal reduction in intelligence levels, according to new research. A study ...
