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Scientists just proved houseplants do more than look pretty—they actually cool rooms, boost air quality, and help buildings handle climate stress. A massive international study finally gives us the proof we've been waiting for.
Thailand just deployed 100 smart sensors that can smell the difference between farm smoke and factory fumes, giving authorities the precision they need to fight air pollution at its source. The homegrown technology means cleaner air without guesswork.
Communities are defeating a harmful industry disguised as climate solution. Wood pellet plants that destroy forests and worsen air quality have been blocked in California, Mississippi, Washington, and the Netherlands.
A Swiss company just launched the world's first air purifier made from sustainably sourced wood and designed to last a quarter century. The IQAir Atem Earth tackles both indoor air quality and the growing problem of plastic waste in home appliances.
Scientists from India and Finland are launching a cutting-edge virtual research center to understand how air particles affect regional climate, with a special focus on melting Himalayan glaciers and air quality in Indian cities. This partnership could unlock crucial insights for protecting mountain ecosystems and improving urban life for millions.
Engineers created a 15mm chip that analyzes air pollutants using heat instead of mechanical pumps, bringing lab-quality gas testing to your home. The breakthrough could transform industrial safety monitoring and help families track indoor air quality affordably.
A custom-built drone using affordable sensors discovered unexpectedly high pollution levels 100 meters above Delhi, revealing gaps in current air quality monitoring. This breakthrough could help millions in megacities breathe easier through better forecasting and targeted solutions.
New research shows ambitious climate policies could prevent over a million premature deaths annually by 2040, though developing nations need global cooperation to reap the benefits. The Cardiff University study reveals how cross-border air pollution creates health inequalities that only collective action can solve.
Clean air laws have saved tens of thousands of American lives, with cardiovascular deaths from fine particulate pollution falling nearly 45% since 2001. Scientists now know exactly which pollutants are deadliest and where to target next.
Every 200 electric vehicles added in California reduces dangerous nitrogen dioxide pollution by over 1%, according to groundbreaking research. Turns out cleaner cars mean healthier lungs, and science can finally prove it.
India's capital just unveiled an ambitious plan to slash dangerous air pollution by up to 20% through expanded public transit, thousands of new electric vehicle charging stations, and stricter monitoring. The city that ranked among the world's most polluted is finally getting the infrastructure overhaul it needs.
New research shows better air quality monitoring and climate policies could prevent thousands of deaths from wildfire smoke each year. Scientists say the threat is growing, but solutions are within reach.
After losing classmates to suicide, two Niagara Falls teens are connecting environmental health data to mental wellness and demanding better air quality monitoring. Their advocacy is bringing attention to how cleaner air could help their community heal.
A Bronx earth science teacher who once worked in cosmetics is transforming how students learn by tackling flooding and air quality issues right outside their school doors. Carolina Castro-Skehan just won a national teaching award for her sustainability projects that turn neighborhood challenges into powerful lessons.
New York City's groundbreaking congestion pricing program slashed air pollution by 22% in just six months while reducing traffic deaths to record lows. Despite clear wins for public health and safety, the program now faces legal threats that could end it before researchers can measure its long-term impact.
City Harvest just put three new electric refrigerated trucks on the road to deliver millions of pounds of rescued food across New York City. The trucks produce zero emissions and will help South Bronx residents breathe easier while fighting food waste.
New satellite research proves electric vehicles are already cleaning the air we breathe, with just 200 EVs per neighborhood reducing harmful emissions. The groundbreaking study shows even small EV adoption makes a measurable difference in community health.
When Toronto locked down during COVID, a tiny forever chemical called TFA dropped dramatically in the atmosphere. Scientists say this discovery means we might actually be able to control these pollutants after all.
South Korean researchers created air pollution sensors that work just as well as traditional ones but completely biodegrade in seawater. The breakthrough could slash electronic waste from billions of discarded environmental monitors.
Indian communities are installing their own air quality monitors near schools and hospitals to fight toxic smog, creating powerful data that's already forcing government action. New research maps a path for turning local air monitoring into lasting change across borders. ##
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