What is the ‘social cost of carbon’?
The term ‘social cost of carbon’ is used by governments to measure the economic impact of releasing more carbon dioxide into the environment. The task of calculating the ‘social cost
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Air Pollution
Dangers lurking in the kitchen
Since the Clean Air Act of 1963 and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, outdoor air quality has been heavily regulated, and polluters are penalized. Harmful gases
Childhood obesity linked to air pollution
Despite efforts to tackle childhood obesity in the US, it is still a major problem for many families. According to the National Survey of Children’s Health, more than 15% of
Children bear the brunt of air pollution
Air pollution affects us all, however children, in particular very young children, bear the real brunt of the air pollution burden. According to the WHO, more than 90% of the
Countrywide Study Highlights the Dangers of Air Pollution
For the first time, a study from the American Thoracic Society looks at the effects of air pollution right across the country. Using data from 40 MILLION hospital visits across
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
We often discuss the link between high levels of air pollution and respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD. But there are other, lesser known, lung conditions that are becoming