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Air Pollution Linked to Increased Parkinson's Risk
A study of over 3,000 adults in California and Denmark found a nine percent increased risk of Parkinson's disease in areas with high traffic-related air pollution; genetically susceptible individuals faced up to a three-fold risk increase.
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Parkinson's Risk
A study of over 3,000 adults in California and Denmark found a nine percent increased risk of Parkinson's disease in areas with high traffic-related air pollution; genetically susceptible individuals faced up to a three-fold risk increase.
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36% Bias Score
Global Air Pollution Crisis: Only Seven Nations Meet WHO Standards
A 2024 report by IQAir found that only seven countries met World Health Organization air quality guidelines, with many countries exceeding limits by tenfold or more, highlighting a global health crisis and significant inequalities in clean air access.
Global Air Pollution Crisis: Only Seven Nations Meet WHO Standards
A 2024 report by IQAir found that only seven countries met World Health Organization air quality guidelines, with many countries exceeding limits by tenfold or more, highlighting a global health crisis and significant inequalities in clean air access.
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40% Bias Score
World Air Quality Report 2024: Only 17% of Cities Meet WHO PM2.5 Guidelines
The 2024 World Air Quality Report, based on data from 8,954 cities in 138 countries, shows that only 17% meet WHO PM2.5 guidelines, with cities like New Delhi and Dhaka exhibiting extremely high pollution levels; the report, compiled by IQAir, highlights the need for improved air quality monitoring ...
World Air Quality Report 2024: Only 17% of Cities Meet WHO PM2.5 Guidelines
The 2024 World Air Quality Report, based on data from 8,954 cities in 138 countries, shows that only 17% meet WHO PM2.5 guidelines, with cities like New Delhi and Dhaka exhibiting extremely high pollution levels; the report, compiled by IQAir, highlights the need for improved air quality monitoring ...
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36% Bias Score
Microplastics Block Brain Blood Vessels in Mice, Raising Urgent Human Health Concerns
A study using real-time imaging showed microplastics blocking mice brain blood vessels, causing decreased motor function and potentially mimicking fatal blood clots; this urgently necessitates further research into human health impacts.
Microplastics Block Brain Blood Vessels in Mice, Raising Urgent Human Health Concerns
A study using real-time imaging showed microplastics blocking mice brain blood vessels, causing decreased motor function and potentially mimicking fatal blood clots; this urgently necessitates further research into human health impacts.
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48% Bias Score
Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls
Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.
Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls
Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.
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40% Bias Score
Disinfectant Wipes: Health Risks Outweigh Pandemic-Fueled Benefits
The \$3.72 billion North American disinfectant wipes market in 2023, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, raises health concerns as scientists link common ingredients, quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), to reproductive, developmental, respiratory, skin, and neurological problems, while the CDC recomm...
Disinfectant Wipes: Health Risks Outweigh Pandemic-Fueled Benefits
The \$3.72 billion North American disinfectant wipes market in 2023, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, raises health concerns as scientists link common ingredients, quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), to reproductive, developmental, respiratory, skin, and neurological problems, while the CDC recomm...
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56% Bias Score
Noise Pollution: A Growing Public Health Crisis
Noise pollution, a largely unaddressed public health crisis, causes serious health problems ranging from cardiovascular issues to mental health conditions; this is exacerbated by urban growth, as exemplified by Dhaka, Bangladesh, prompting innovative solutions like silent protests against excessive ...
Noise Pollution: A Growing Public Health Crisis
Noise pollution, a largely unaddressed public health crisis, causes serious health problems ranging from cardiovascular issues to mental health conditions; this is exacerbated by urban growth, as exemplified by Dhaka, Bangladesh, prompting innovative solutions like silent protests against excessive ...
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48% Bias Score
2024 Air Quality Report: Los Angeles Worst in US, Chad Worst Globally
IQAir's 2024 World Air Quality Report ranked Los Angeles as the most polluted major U.S. city, while Chad had the world's worst air quality (91.5 micrograms/m³), exceeding WHO guidelines by over 18 times; 17 percent of cities globally met WHO guidelines, up from 9 percent in 2023.
2024 Air Quality Report: Los Angeles Worst in US, Chad Worst Globally
IQAir's 2024 World Air Quality Report ranked Los Angeles as the most polluted major U.S. city, while Chad had the world's worst air quality (91.5 micrograms/m³), exceeding WHO guidelines by over 18 times; 17 percent of cities globally met WHO guidelines, up from 9 percent in 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Corporate Sustainability Must Go Beyond Carbon Reduction
The sustainability movement's progress is hampered by many companies' narrow focus on carbon emissions, ignoring their chemical footprint which includes persistent pollutants, endocrine disruptors, and heavy metals that harm human health and the environment; however, some businesses such as IKEA, Ka...
Corporate Sustainability Must Go Beyond Carbon Reduction
The sustainability movement's progress is hampered by many companies' narrow focus on carbon emissions, ignoring their chemical footprint which includes persistent pollutants, endocrine disruptors, and heavy metals that harm human health and the environment; however, some businesses such as IKEA, Ka...
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36% Bias Score
Microplastics Linked to Brain Blood Clots, Raising Dementia and Stroke Risks
A Peking University study reveals microplastics in the brain trigger immune responses, causing blood clots that may lead to stroke, depression, and possibly dementia; further research is needed.
Microplastics Linked to Brain Blood Clots, Raising Dementia and Stroke Risks
A Peking University study reveals microplastics in the brain trigger immune responses, causing blood clots that may lead to stroke, depression, and possibly dementia; further research is needed.
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48% Bias Score
Smartwatch Bands Found to Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS
A University of Notre Dame study found 15 of 22 tested smartwatch brands contain high levels of PFAS, exceeding levels found in other consumer products and raising health concerns due to prolonged skin contact; the study checked for PFAS in bands from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google.
Smartwatch Bands Found to Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS
A University of Notre Dame study found 15 of 22 tested smartwatch brands contain high levels of PFAS, exceeding levels found in other consumer products and raising health concerns due to prolonged skin contact; the study checked for PFAS in bands from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google.
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44% Bias Score
Armenia's Air Pollution: Mortality Exceeds Global Average
Armenia's air pollution-related mortality surpasses the global average by 19 percent, with pollution levels six times higher than WHO standards, despite the Environment Minister claiming no recent significant changes; new monitoring equipment is planned.
Armenia's Air Pollution: Mortality Exceeds Global Average
Armenia's air pollution-related mortality surpasses the global average by 19 percent, with pollution levels six times higher than WHO standards, despite the Environment Minister claiming no recent significant changes; new monitoring equipment is planned.
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36% Bias Score
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