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Air Pollution Listed as a Cause of 9-Year-Old's Death in the U.K.
A British coroner has ruled that excessive air pollution from traffic fumes contributed to the death of a 9-year-old girl who died of a fatal asthma attack
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China Is Outpacing the U.S. When It Comes to Tackling Climate Change — Here's How It Happened
Since the U.S. withdrew from the Paris Agreement, China has played an increasingly large role in the international fight against climate change.
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What Caused That Intense Orange Sky Over the West Coast? A Meteorologist Explains
Rob Mayeda explains why the sky turned from blue to orange due to the wildfires.
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In the Air Tonight: Why California Wildfires Could Be Affecting Your Health
In the wake of the California wildfires, Carnegie Melon University Assistant Professor Coty Jen is sharing the dangers related to the air quality index, which is based on how much dust particles are in the air and can cause breathing issues and respiratory illness.
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Space Agencies Unveil Site Showing Lockdown Changes to Earth
Three space agencies are showing people how the coronavirus lockdowns are changing Earth in real time.
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Significant Drop in Air Pollution During COVID-19 Pandemic
Preliminary research on air pollutants showed a significant drop from mid-March to mid-April and while there are a lot of influences on pollution levels, one of the biggest driving factors is drivers on the road. “It usually ends up from 3 hours to 3 hours and 45 minutes in the car,” says Jessica Hynes, of West Hartford. “That’s my normal…
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Clear Skies, Cleaner Air as Pandemic Stops Human Activity
Coronavirus stay-at-home orders and social distancing are having an unintended side effect: clear skies and cleaner air. Even in the world’s most polluted capital city, New Delhi, monuments were visible against blue skies for the first time in generations.