Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters
New York City subway commuters who are economically disadvantaged or belong to racial minority groups have the highest exposure to...
Individuals vary in how air pollution impacts their mood
Affective sensitivity to air pollution (ASAP) describes the extent to which affect, or mood, fluctuates in accordance with daily changes...
How well will different US forests remove atmospheric carbon in the future?
Forests absorb carbon by capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, making forest carbon stocks an important resource against climate change....
New York City’s fireworks display prompts temporary surge of air pollution
In 2023, roughly 60,000 firework shells exploded above Manhattan’s East River as part of Macy’s Fourth of July show. The...
Scientists pin down the origins of the moon’s tenuous atmosphere
While the moon lacks any breathable air, it does host a barely-there atmosphere. Since the 1980s, astronomers have observed a...
Air quality regimes around the world are playing catch up as science evolves and policy ambitions are too blunt, researchers say
The failure to co-ordinate legal, policy and scientific thinking risks “a squandering of opportunity” to improve air quality, concludes new...
Planting some tree species may worsen, not improve, NYC air, says new study
In line with longstanding initiatives to expand its green spaces, New York City is planting tens of thousands of trees...
Smell reports reveal the need to expand urban air quality monitoring, say UBC researchers
Ever wondered if your neighbourhood odour could be impacting your health? University of British Columbia researchers have uncovered surprising insights...
Downwind states face disproportionate burden of air pollution
A recent Supreme Court decision to block a federal rule curbing interstate air pollution further complicates efforts to reduce emissions...
NASA data shows July 22 was Earth’s hottest day on record
July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record, according to a NASA analysis of global daily temperature data. July...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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