The British Government has been accused by a group of MPs of ignoring the problem of air pollution, even as it kills 50,000 people annually.
Dubbing the situation a "national disgrace", the lawmakers have cautioned the Government that if the cities of the UK continue to violate the EU's air pollution norms the country could be fined heavily.
Eastern Chinese Air Pollution Adversely Affected Rainfall In Past 50 Years
New research shows that air pollution in eastern China has reduced the amount of light rainfall over the past 50 years and decreased by 23 percent the number of days of
New research shows that air pollution in eastern China has reduced the amount of light rainfall over the past 50 years and decreased by 23 percent the number of days of
It is even believed that the poor quality of air is shortening people's lives by 7-8 months.
"Air pollution probably causes more deaths than passive smoking, traffic accidents or obesity, yet it receives very little attention," Sky News quoted Tim Yeo MP, Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, as saying.
Indoor Air Pollution Biggest Health Threat
The WHO in its latest study has indicated that the culprit to most health threat is the indoor air pollution caused by solid fuels used for cooking and heating.
The WHO in its latest study has indicated that the culprit to most health threat is the indoor air pollution caused by solid fuels used for cooking and heating.
"We agree that efforts must continue to reduce air pollution levels and further improve air quality," a Government spokesman said.
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Exposure to Air Pollution Increases Infants' Bronchiolitis Risk
Increased exposure to air pollution might put infants at an increased risk of developing bronchiolitis, reveals a new study.
Increased exposure to air pollution might put infants at an increased risk of developing bronchiolitis, reveals a new study.
"The focus of Department of Health campaigns remains on what individuals can do to directly improve and protect their health."
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Air Pollution Levels can be Increased by Up to 1,000 Times by 'Toxic Cocktail' in Tunnels
A toxic cocktail of ultrafine particles, which is lurking inside road tunnels, can increase air pollution levels by up to 1,000 times, enough to harm drivers and passengers
A toxic cocktail of ultrafine particles, which is lurking inside road tunnels, can increase air pollution levels by up to 1,000 times, enough to harm drivers and passengers
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