air pollution, study, traffic, transport

Is Traffic-Related Air Pollution Killing Us?

It’s summer getaway season. According to AAA, two-thirds of American families are taking a summer vacation this year, and more than half of us are planning a road trip. But is the traffic-related air pollution caused by our road trips, as well as our daily commuting, having a negative impact on our health? Traffic-related air ...

Troy Oakes

Heavy traffic in New York City.

Air Pollution Caused By Corn Production Adds to Mortality Rate in US

A new study establishes that environmental damage and air pollution caused by corn production results in 4,300 premature deaths annually in the United States, representing a monetized cost of $39 billion. The paper, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Sustainability, presents how researchers have estimated for the first time the health damages caused by corn production ...

Troy Oakes

Air Pollution Reduces Global Life Expectancy by More Than One Year

Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year, according to a new study from a team of leading environmental engineers and public health researchers. Better air quality could lead to a significant extension of lifespans around the world. This is the first time that data on air pollution and lifespan has been studied ...

Troy Oakes

‘Crisis’ is the Name for India’s Air and Water Dilemma

India’s air and water dilemma is becoming ever more serious. Although India is one of the world’s top developing countries, it finds itself in the list of the top polluted nations in the world. In fact, the 15 most polluted cities in the world include 6 cities located in the northern belt of India. Additionally, ...

Emma Lu

Extreme air pollution in India.

Air Pollution Linked to Brain Abnormalities in Children

A new study performed in the Netherlands has linked exposure to residential air pollution during fetal life with brain abnormalities that may contribute to impaired cognitive function in school-age children. The study, published in Biological Psychiatry, reports that the air pollution levels related to brain alterations were below those considered to be safe. “We observed brain development effects ...

Troy Oakes

Study Finds Exposure to Air Pollution Raises Risk of Birth Defects

New research indicates that if women are exposed to air pollution just prior to conception, or during the first month of pregnancy, they face an increased risk of their children being born with birth defects, such as cleft lip, palate, or abnormal hearts. The increased risk may be modest; however, the potential impact on a ...

Troy Oakes