air pollution : Science World Report

Oct 06, 2014 09:25 AM EDT

Air Pollution Increases Water Flow in Rivers

You wouldn't think that air pollution has an impact on rivers, but it turns out that's exactly the case. Scientists have discovered that the amount of air pollution has a significant impact on the amount of water flowing through many rivers in the northern hemisphere.

Sep 05, 2014 06:33 AM EDT

India's Severe Ozone Pollution Kills Enough Crops to Feed 94 Million People

India's ozone pollution is a growing problem and now, scientists have announced that it's damaged millions of tons of the country's major crops. In fact, it's caused losses of more than a billion dollars and has destroyed enough food to feed tens of millions of people.

Aug 26, 2014 01:52 PM EDT

Burning Trash Worsens Air Pollution Worldwide

Trash may not just be causing problems for our environment; it could also be affecting our air. Researchers have found that unregulated trash burning across the globe is pumping far more pollution into the atmosphere than shown on official records.

Aug 08, 2014 08:23 AM EDT

Air Traffic Growth May Outpace Carbon Reduction Strategies: Urgent Action Needed

We're in a bit of trouble when it comes to reducing the amount of carbon we're releasing. Scientists have found that carbon reduction efforts in the airline industry will be outweighed by growth in air-traffic, even if the strictest mitigation measures are implemented.

Jun 27, 2014 08:31 AM EDT

New NASA Satellite Images Reveal Air Pollution Levels in Major Cities Over the Past Decade

New NASA satellite images have shown that there's been a huge reduction of air pollution across the country over the past decade.

Jun 23, 2014 09:36 AM EDT

Air Pollution Controls Lower Death Rates from Asthma and Emphysema in North Carolina

Air pollution doesn't just impact the environment; it can also impact your health. Now, scientists have found that air pollution controls may be doing some good for public health.

Jun 09, 2014 11:49 AM EDT

Air Pollution May be Linked to Autism and Schizophrenia: Early Life Exposure Impacts the Brain

Scientists have found that exposure to air pollution early in life produces harmful changes in the brains of mice, including an enlargement of part of the brain that is seen in humans who have autism and schizophrenia.

Jun 05, 2014 10:27 AM EDT

Air Pollution Linked to Irregular Heartbeat and Lung Clots: The Dangers of Smog

Everyone knows that air pollution can affect your health. But did you know that it could be linked to irregular heartbeat and lung blood clots? Scientists have found that air pollution can affect your health in ways other than expected.

May 30, 2014 09:33 AM EDT

Baltimore Hookah Bars Have Dangerous Concentrations of Air Pollution

Scientists have found that hookahs can create hazardous concentrations of indoor pollution and poses an increased risk from diminished air quality for both employees and patrons of hookah bars.

May 29, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

Airplane Traffic May be Major Contributor to Dangerous Air Pollution in Los Angeles

Scientists have discovered that airplane traffic could potentially be a major contributor to pollution in Los Angeles. Not only that, but the effects of this pollution can continue up to 10 miles away from the airport.

May 05, 2014 02:11 PM EDT

Climate Change May Cause 70 Percent Increase in Unhealthy Ozone Levels by 2050

It turns out that the United States may be having a lot more trouble with ozone pollution in the future. Researchers have found that Americans face the risk of a 70 percent increase in unhealthy summertime ozone levels by 2050 as temperatures continue to rise.

Apr 30, 2014 09:43 AM EDT

American Lung Association Reveals Top Unhealthiest Cities for Air Quality in New List

The American Lung Association has released its annual "State of the Air" report and has found that half of Americans still live in counties where ozone or particle pollution levels make the air unhealthy to breathe.