Air Pollution

Air Pollution Triggers Millions of Cases of Diabetes Each Year
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Air Pollution Triggers Millions of Cases of Diabetes Each Year

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Air Pollution Triggers Millions of Cases of Diabetes Each Year

While this and other studies have demonstrated a significant detrimental effect on the health of U.S. citizens from air pollution, a rule proposed by the Trump Administration suggests all studies used by the EPA to determine water and air regulations must make their underlying data publicly available. Unfortunately, studies like the featured study and others are based on confidentially held health data. This greatly undermines the potential for regulations to improve air quality.

By Dr. Mercola| 2018-08-01T08:54:05-04:00 August 2nd, 2018|Environment, Natural Health, No SF, Resyndicated|Comments Off

Air pollution from industrial shutdowns and startups worse than thought

Our study examines the occurrence of excess emissions in industrial facilities in Texas over the period from 2002 to 2016. We focused on Texas because, unlike nearly all other states, it has established comprehensive reporting requirements. The state collects data on so-called hazardous air pollutants that cause harm to people exposed to them, such as benzene, as well as substances called criteria pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides that contribute to the formation of ozone.

By The Conversation| 2018-03-18T08:02:12-04:00 March 18th, 2018|Environment, News, No SF, Resyndicated|Comments Off

Air Pollution Is Becoming More Dangerous

The people in the top quarter of NO2 exposure were 60 percent more likely to have low sleep efficiency over a five-year period compared to those in the lowest quarter. Among those exposed to the highest levels of fine-particle pollution, there was a 50 percent increased likelihood of low sleep efficiency.

By Dr. Mercola| 2017-11-09T09:12:41-05:00 November 7th, 2017|Environment, Human Rights, News, No SF, Politics, Resyndicated|Comments Off