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Short and long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is associated with an increased risk of hospitalisation for severe heart and lung disorders. Read further on Dynamite News:

The study found that lowering annual average PM2.5 levels from 7-8 μg/m3 to below 5 μg/ could decrease overall cardiovascular hospitalizations by 15%.

Benefits would quickly follow reductions in air pollution from traffic and home heating, argues European Environment Agency

Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, which have many pilgrim and tourist destinations that attract thousands, struggle to dispose of mounds of waste. While locals are more easily convinced to keep their environs clean, the floating population poses a problem often. The local bodies here are trying to evolve solutions.

Wisconsin Assembly passes bill allocating 5M to address PFAS pollution, facing opposition from Governor Evers.

Residents and commuters in Kochi face dust, slush, and safety hazards on NH66 corridor due to ongoing widening project.

The emissions warm the atmosphere, resulting in a one-two punch: warmer oceans make it easier for water to evaporate, and warmer air can store more water vapour, allowing more moisture to fall as rain. Read further on Dynamite News:

Even smallest amount of exposure to minute soot particles – known as PM2.5 – raises the risk of cardiovascular disease

People in areas of high PM2.5 concentrations had higher amounts of amyloid plaques in brain

Attorney general’s attempt to end climate protesters’ use of consent defence is slippery slope, says KC

Rules hailed as once-in-a-generation chance to improve air quality but loopholes will let member states delay by up to a decade