air pollution
Air Pollution Killed 600,000 Children in 2016, According to WHO Report
The World Health Organization found that 1.8 billion people under 15 are at risk of respiratory infections due to contaminated air.
Air Pollution Can Make Us Dumber, Study Finds
Seniors and men are especially vulnerable to cognitive decline due to dirty air.
How Will the L Train Shutdown Impact the Environment?
Despite residents' concerns about additional traffic, officials claim the upcoming subway shutdown will actually "result in a beneficial temporary impact to air quality.”
City cyclists: Here’s how much pollution you’re actually inhaling
Air pollution now causes more than 4 million deaths a year. And cyclists are, on average, inhaling more air — but they’re also breathing in more air pollution.
The 10 cities with the worst air pollution all have one thing in common
China now has a competitor for the dubious distinction
What It’s Like Surviving In Nigeria’s City of Soot
Port Hartcourt residents are protesting against the unregulated oil refineries that have polluted their entire city.
These People Wore Masks to Make it Through a Half Marathon
The air quality is that shitty in Delhi, India, right now.
Car-Free Transportation Could Vastly Improve the Health and Economy of the US
Governments can use car-free transportation as another strategy to address broader social concerns like health, safety, and cost of living.
44 Cities Have Pledged Their Commitment to a Global Clean Air Campaign
In some cities, you are more likely to die from air pollution than from car accidents. The Breathe Life Campaign has the potential to change both of those risk factors.
How Drones and Augmented Reality Can Help Cities Map Air Pollution
Researchers are helping to tell urban stories through data visualization, flying sensors, and digital storytelling.
People in One of the Most Polluted Cities Don't Know What's Poisoning Them
Kolkata's air was six times more toxic than what's allowed by the Indian government.