Alzheimer's disease is a growing concern, with numbers expected to rise sharply in the coming decades. Currently, around 7. 2 million people in the United States live with this condition. The situation is not just about aging populations; air pollution and climate change are also playing a significa
In the coastal city of Gabes, Tunisia, people are fed up. They've had enough of the pollution from a big chemical plant. So, they did something about it. They went on strike. They protested. They shut down the city. All to send a message: "Gabes wants to live. " The plant, run by the state, has bee
Air pollution is a big problem. It's not just about smoggy skies and bad air. It's also about kids getting sick. Scientists have been looking into how air pollution affects children's health. They found that kids exposed to dirty air are more likely to get cancer. The study looked at lots of resear
Michigan is stepping up its fight against microplastics, those tiny plastic bits that are everywhere. The state is launching a week-long campaign to educate people about this growing problem. From October 19 to 26, Michigan will host a series of events, including a cleanup in Lansing and a virtual s
Air pollution is not just about what we breathe; it's about what gets into our blood. Tiny particles from car exhausts and factories can latch onto red blood cells and travel through our bodies. This is not just a theory; it's been proven in a recent study. These particles are super small, even sma
Pollution is making it tougher for many countries to grow enough food. But there's a potential lifeline: money from abroad. This isn't just any money; it's called foreign direct investment (FDI). It's used to build things like farms and factories. A recent study looked at 44 countries over 18 years
Developing countries face a tough challenge. They want to grow using technology. But they also want to protect the environment. It's a tricky balance. First, let's talk about technology. It's great for growth. But it needs lots of energy. If that energy comes from dirty sources, it causes pollution
Kids' sleep is a big deal, but it's not something we talk about much. It turns out that dirty air and tough life stuff can really mess with how well children sleep. Scientists wanted to see how pollution and stress team up to affect kids' sleep. They looked at three types of pollution: tiny particl
Air pollution is not just bad for your lungs; it might also be harming your brain. Scientists have found a strong link between certain air pollutants and a higher chance of developing dementia. This is a big deal because dementia already affects millions of people worldwide, and that number is expec
Plastic waste in farms is a big problem. It often carries fire retardants, which are chemicals used to stop things from burning. These chemicals can stick to the plastic and cause harm to the environment. But how exactly do they stick? And what makes them stick more or less? Scientists looked at tw
