Tag: air pollution
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Air Pollution: Canadian Wildfires Worsen Air Quality In New York
Over the past week, Canada’s eastern provinces, Quebec and Ontario, have been battling wildfires. These fires have already charred over 9 million acres of land and caused over 20,000 people to evacuate. The effects of these wildfires have now made their way to parts of America. Cities like New York City and Pennsylvania are witnessing thick smog…
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If Gasoline Cars Are a Health Risk, Are Electric Cars the Solution?
The motoring world is changing to electric at an exponential rate. A few days ago, German automaker Volkswagen revealed the ID.2all vehicle concept: a small, battery-powered hatchback that it plans to sell for $26, 600, or less when it goes into production in 2026. This advancement in manufacturing an affordable electric vehicle has sparked conversation. …
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Air Pollution Is Increasing The Risk of Osteoporosis in Women
According to statistics, the global prevalence of osteoporosis was 18.3%. The condition is more predominate in women, with it affecting 200 million women worldwide. The condition impacts both bone mineral and bone mass, causing a decrease in bone strength and a significant increase in fractures, with osteoporosis causing fractures every 3 seconds. Postmenopausal women are…
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The Health Benefits of Having Plants In Your Home
Plants have the ability to brighten up a room, adding color and vibrancy to any space. From roses to lavender, there’s a wide variety to pick from. However, it seems like plants may do more for us than just serve an aesthetic purpose. Plants have medicinal properties, aiding our health and well-being in numerous ways. The Longevity…
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Air Pollution Is Increasing The Risk of Obesity In Women
According to the World Obesity Atlas, over a billion people worldwide are expected to be obese by 2030. With 2.8 million people dying every year as a result of obesity, it is important to find ways to mitigate the risk. One thing that could help may be to combat climate change – at least that’s…
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11 Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Improved Health
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text Many people don’t realize that the air quality inside our homes and offices can be worse than the air quality…
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Why Air Pollution Matters To Our Longevity
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] How clean is the air you breathe? Granted, it’s not something a lot of us think about. However, do you know…
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Earth Day: How Did The COVID Pandemic Affect Climate Change?
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Just a little over a year ago, the world came to a standstill. Businesses closed, planes landed and cars remained stationary.…
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Pollution Is Shrinking Penises and Causing Sperm Counts To Drop By 60%
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Humankind hasn’t exactly been kind to mother nature, what with climate change and global warming. Mankind has also exacerbated the levels…
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How The COVID-19 Pandemic Worsened The Plastic Waste Crisis
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