Of nearly 30,000 children studied, those in polluted areas were more likely to develop myopia Fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) were most strongly linked to poor eyesight Primary ...

Air pollution has become a common problem in many cities today. Smoggy mornings and high Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are no longer rare. During such times, many parents notice that their children ...

More than 131 million people live in places with unhealthy air quality, according to the American Lung Association's 2024 State of Air report. This is an increase of 11.7 million people from the ...

New research reveals that reducing air pollution not only improves children’s eyesight but could also play a crucial role in tackling the soaring rates of myopia worldwide. Study: Benefits of clean ...

Children living in impoverished areas are exposed to increased levels of air pollution, which can lead to reduced cognitive abilities down the line. That’s according to new research published ...

A new study suggests that early-life exposure to two widespread environmental pollutants -- small particle air pollution and outdoor artificial light at night -- could increase the risk of pediatric ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Last week fog crept over the Tijuana Estuary in Imperial Beach, oozing a pungent rotten-egg smell, as hydrogen sulfide ...

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