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AQLI: new data reveals little progress globally in reducing air pollution over the last two decades

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Particulate air pollution continues to cut global life expectancy by nearly two years as progress in some countries counterbalances worsening air quality in others, according to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI). High pollution across the entirety of Bangladesh makes it the most polluted country in the world.

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Air pollution threatens natural pest control methods

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Researchers have discovered that natural pest control methods for sustainable farming are threatened by air pollution. The post Air pollution threatens natural pest control methods appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electric car sales reduce air pollution and mortality in the US

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Growing electric car sales are helping to reduce air pollution and human mortality in the US significantly. The post Electric car sales reduce air pollution and mortality in the US appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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How does air pollution affect where you live?

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New research suggests that the impacts of air pollution differ drastically depending on the location where the pollutants are emitted. The post How does air pollution affect where you live? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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New research shows air pollution could play a role in development of cardiometabolic diseases, diabetes

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Air pollution is the world’s leading environmental risk factor, and causes more than nine million deaths per year. New research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows air pollution may play a role in the development of cardiometabolic diseases, such as diabetes.

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Low air pollution levels cause millions of deaths annually

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A study by researchers at McGill University suggests that the excess global death toll from low pollution levels stands at 1.5 The post Low air pollution levels cause millions of deaths annually appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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High-performance air filter will aid in fighting pollution

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A team of researchers have designed a high-performance air filter, which works to filter particulate matter in high temperature environments. The post High-performance air filter will aid in fighting pollution appeared first on Innovation News Network.