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1551. April 1, 2019 | The Guardian
Air pollution falling in London but millions still exposed
Two million people in London are living with illegal air pollution, according to the most recent data. However, nitrogen dioxide levels are falling and could reach legal levels within six years. 1552. April 1, 2019 | COSMOS
Car exhaust exposure has lifelong mental health effects
Exposure to atmospheric lead during childhood results in lifelong mental health deficits, a 30-year study has found. 1553. April 1, 2019 | Newyorker.com
The hidden air pollution in our homes
Outdoor air has been regulated for decades, but emissions from daily domestic activities may be more dangerous than anyone imagined. 1554. March 31, 2019 | National Public Radio
Eating more fish might mitigate pollution's effects on asthma
A research team tracked the diets and exposures to air pollution of kids inside Baltimore homes. Children with diets high in omega-3 fatty acids seemed less vulnerable to pollution's effect on asthma. 1555. March 29, 2019 | WHO/Europe
Noncommunicable diseases and air pollution
Air pollution is the second leading cause of deaths from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) after tobacco smoking, according to WHO. 1556. March 29, 2019 | The Guardian
EU bans UK's most-used pesticide over health and environment fears
One of the world's most common pesticides will soon be banned by the European Union after safety officials reported human health and environmental concerns. 1557. March 29, 2019 | WHO Europe
Noncommunicable diseases and air pollution
Tackling air pollution is a key factor in reducing premature mortality. 1558. March 28, 2019 | Weather Undergound
Stopping human-caused air pollution would prevent 5.6 million air pollution deaths per year
If humans stopped emitting air pollution, an astonishing 5.6 million premature deaths per year due to global outdoor air pollution could be prevented, according to research published Monday. 1559. March 28, 2019 | The Guardian
Air pollution linked to psychotic experiences in young people
Young people living with higher levels of air pollution are significantly more likely to have psychotic experiences, according to a new study. 1560. March 27, 2019 | The Guardian
Widespread losses of pollinating insects revealed across Britain
A widespread loss of pollinating insects in recent decades has been revealed by the first national survey in Britain, which scientists say "highlights a fundamental deterioration" in nature. 1561. March 26, 2019 | Science Daily
Smartphone test spots poisoned water risk to millions of lives
A smartphone device could help millions of people avoid drinking water contaminated by arsenic. 1562. March 24, 2019 | The Guardian
The latest trend in skincare: anti-pollution makeup sales soar
Demand for anti-pollution beauty products is soaring as Londoners wake up to the impact of toxic air on their complexions. 1563. March 22, 2019 | Beyond Pesticide
Study finds that commonly occurring levels of neonicotinoid insecticide harm white-tailed deer
A two-year study, published March 14, finds that field-relevant contamination with the neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid causes reduced body weight and metabolism in white-tailed deer, and – in fawns – mortality. 1564. March 22, 2019 | The Nation
More than 90 percent of Americans have pesticides or their byproducts in their bodies
The real risks from chemicals in our food—for farmworkers and children, in particular—are being ignored. 1565. March 22, 2019 | Environmental Health News
Weed killer residues found in 98 percent of Canadian honey samples
Study is the latest evidence that glyphosate herbicides are so pervasive that residues can be found in foods not produced by farmers using glyphosate. 1566. March 21, 2019 | On Medica
ASD risk higher with prenatal exposure to pesticides
Prenatal exposure to common agricultural pesticides is associated with a small to moderately increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 1567. March 20, 2019 | TIME
A Mother's Exposure to Pesticides During Pregnancy May Raise Children's Autism Risk
In one of the largest studies looking at the potential effects of pesticide exposure on still-developing fetuses and newborns, scientists found that exposure to the most commonly used pesticides was linked to higher risk of autism spectrum disorder. 1568. March 20, 2019 | Environmental Health News
Spinach, strawberries and kale top annual report on the most pesticide-tainted produce
Annual analysis finds almost 70 percent of U.S. fruits and vegetables have pesticide residues 1569. March 19, 2019 | BBC News
London air pollution: Pupils' bags to monitor toxic air levels
Some 250 pupils from five primary schools across London will carry pollution sensors in backpacks. 1570. March 18, 2019 | Chemistry and Engineering News
Linking pollution and infectious disease
Chemicals and pathogens interact to weaken the immune system, reduce vaccine efficacy, and increase pathogen virulence. 1571. March 18, 2019 | Environmental Health News
What’s the world’s most widely used herbicide doing to tiny critters?
Glyphosate-based herbicides are not supposed to harm wildlife. But lab studies keep finding otherwise. 1572. March 17, 2019 | The Guardian
Deadly air in our cities: The invisible killer
Traffic pollution is putting our children at risk. We meet campaigners – many of them concerned mothers – fighting back. 1573. March 15, 2019 | Mongabay India
India’s thrust on coal continues while studies highlight impact on health
The adverse impact from coal-fired power plants on public health is the highest in India globally, found a recent study. 1574. March 15, 2019 | DW.com
Malaysia shuts 111 schools as toxic dumping poisons hundreds
The situation is becoming "increasingly critical" after hundreds more children were admitted to hospital. Three people suspected of involvement in the dumping of toxic waste have been arrested. 1575. March 15, 2019 | US News
EPA Bans Deadly Paint-Stripper Chemical From Consumer Use, Doesn’t Ban Commercial Use
The chemical has been linked to dozens of deaths. The final rule bans the manufacture, import and distribution of consumer products with the chemical, methylene chloride. It does not apply to commercial use, however.
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