Air Pollution

2019-10-30 New Shipping Rules Aim to Reduce Air Pollution, But Could Harm Seas

New shipping rules aimed at reducing air pollution will take effect in January 2020. The rules, put in place by…

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2015-06-29 Study Explores Air Pollution’s Deadly, Preventable Effects

Air pollution is the biggest environmental health risk in the world, says the World Health Organization. Part of the problem…

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2015-04-08 India to Monitor Air Pollution in 10 Cities

The Indian capital of New Delhi recently passed Beijing, China, for having the world's most polluted air. Now, Indian Prime…

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2013-10-31 Scientists Say Air Pollution Threatens Honeybees

From VOA Learning English this is As It Is. Welcome back. I'm Caty Weaver. Today, we go to a school…

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2013-05-09 Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease

From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. I'm Caty Weaver. Welcome back! Cardiovascular diseases kill about 17 million…

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2019-12-26 Air Pollution Tied to Hospital Visits for Older Adults

Older adults who breathe in very small particles from air pollution for even a day or two are more likely…

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2019-10-08 Air Pollution May Affect Every Organ, Cell in the Body

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Taking a long, deep breath is good for both…

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2018-10-16 Study: Air Pollution Reduces Intelligence

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle report. Air pollution is a killer. The World Health Organization…

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2018-01-23 Indian Scientists Invent Nose Filter to Protect Against Air Pollution

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. In parts of India, it is not uncommon to…

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2017-04-25 Do Face Masks Protect Against Air Pollution?

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. In many areas of the world, taking a deep…

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2015-02-04 US Study Links Air Pollution to Autism

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability. People with autism have…

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2014-05-13 WHO – Millions Die Every Year from Air Pollution

From VOA Learning English, this is Science in the News. I'm Anna Matteo. And I'm Christopher Cruise. Today on the program,…

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