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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are improving weather forecasting models so that they better represent air ...

Light pollution is increasing globally, and having a negative impact on wildlife and humans. But the solutions are ...

In 2020, strict rules were put in place to slash cargo-ship emissions. Five years on, it appears to have been less than ...

Heavy metal contamination in Yangshan Port raises concerns for seafood safety, with arsenic and mercury posing health risks.

A dramatic reduction in sulfur pollution from shipping has unintentionally contributed to recent global warming, offering a ...

A new study finds that short-term air pollution exposure harms brain function, reducing focus and emotion recognition.

New research has uncovered the earliest traces of lead contamination caused by human activities, linking the development of ...

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Feb. 10, 2025 — New research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the ...

Study leader Dr Kirstie Jones-Williams, a PhD student working with British Antarctic Survey (BAS), said the findings ...