Tagged as: air pollution
Early Death From Air Pollution Predicted To Double By 2050
More than 3 million people die prematurely from prolonged exposure to air pollution each year, according to the World Health Organization.A new study shows the number could more than double by 2050. Researchers predict that 6.6 million people could die...
Grand Canyon’s Waters Contaminated By Mercury And Selenium
The Grand Canyon has been a world heritage site since 1979. Despite the desire to protect it, pollution has permeated its natural features.Findings from a recent U.S. Geological Survey study shows alarming levels of mercury and selenium in the Grand Ca...
Exposure to Air Pollution Could Age the Human Brain
As humans age, the neurons in the brain begin to deteriorate and it shrinks in size. A new study illustrates that constant exposure to air pollution may decrease the volume of the brain just as aging does, leading to issues such as silent strokes and cogni...