Delhi’s new Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday called for “collective effort” in improving the capital’s air quality, after some children he met at a local cafe shared with him their concerns about pollution. Taranjit Singh Sandhu with some locals at a Delhi cafe. (Photo: X/@SandhuTaranjitS) “Met a wonderful family at our local colony … Read more
Archyde SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Trump administration escalated a long-running dispute with California on Thursday, filing a lawsuit challenging the state’s nation-leading vehicle emission standards. The legal action targets regulations aimed at curbing pollution from cars and accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, a move California officials say is vital for public health and combating … Read more
Scientists propose that Parkinson’s disease may begin far from the brain, where environmental toxins, microbiome disruption, and intestinal barrier damage interact to ignite the biological cascade leading to neurodegeneration. Environmental insults reduce gut resilience and initiate convergent mechanisms that drive Parkinson’s disease. A lifetime of environmental insults (including Western diets and food additives, nano- and microplastics, … Read more
In many households in Mabopane and Soshanguve — townships on the northern outskirts of South Africa’s City of Tshwane that are marked by high poverty, unemployment and informal economic activity — evenings follow a familiar pattern. When electricity cuts occur or power becomes unaffordable, families turn to gas stoves, paraffin heaters, or wood and coal … Read more
Medication nonadherence among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a result of affordability and lack of knowledge about medications, among other factors, and leads to increased exacerbations and faster lung function decline, according to two new studies. The studies are published in the January 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of … Read more
Short-term surges in air pollution in New Jersey from the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with a higher stroke rate and more serious strokes, according to a preliminary study released March 3, 2026, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 78th Annual Meeting taking place April 18-22, 2026, in Chicago and online. … Read more
Pollen pollution Credit : Pixabay For several days in Brittany and Pays de la Loire we… The post Pays de la Loire Pollution: Early Plant Pollination appeared first on Archynetys. Source link
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – ‘forever chemicals’ in common parlance – are a class of thousands of synthetic chemicals often used in non-stick coatings, water-resistant fabrics, fire-fighting foams, food packages, cleaning products, and plastics. They contain exceptionally strong molecular bonds, which makes them hard to break down. PFAS pollution is increasingly detectable in water, … Read more
A new scientific review highlights a growing environmental challenge linked to modern food production. Researchers report that waste from livestock and aquaculture operations now contains a complex mix of emerging contaminants that can spread through ecosystems and ultimately affect human health. The study synthesizes recent global research on so-called new contaminants, including antibiotic residues, antibiotic … Read more
Researchers at Kumamoto University have discovered that behavioral changes during the COVID-19 pandemic-particularly widespread mask-wearing-may have reduced the risk of certain types of heart attacks triggered by air pollution. The study, led by Dr. Masanobu Ishii and colleagues, was published in the European Society of Cardiology’s flagship journal, European Heart Journal. Air pollution and heart … Read more