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The Southern Ontario Centre for Atmospheric Aerosol Research (SOCAAR) at the University of Toronto is an interdisciplinary centre for the study of air quality.
Toronto, Ontario
Joined May 2013
Our study found school neighbourhoods experienced high concentrations of non-tailpipe emissions like resuspended road dust. To better protect public health we need improved street sweeping strategies and reduced traffic speeds.
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Increased production, polyester use causing fashion industry’s emissions to rise
supplychaindive.com
The apparel sector’s greenhouse gas emissions increased to 944 million metric tons in 2023, up by 7.5% compared to 2022, according to the Apparel Impact Institute.
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University of Regina researchers study mercury emissions
ctvnews.ca
WATCH: Researchers from the University of Regina are studying mercury emissions caused by wetlands drainage, the first research of its kind in the prairies.
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EU economy greenhouse gas emissions: +3.4% in Q1 2025
ec.europa.eu
The EU economy greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 900 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq) in the first quarter of 2025, a 3.4% increase compared with the same quarter of 2024 (871...
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Europe launches Sentinel-5A to improve global air quality monitoring
openaccessgovernment.org
In a continued push to tackle environmental challenges through space technology, the European Union has successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-5A satellite
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What are heatwaves and how are they linked to climate change and air pollution?
ncas.ac.uk
We asked climate, weather, and air pollution scientists about heatwaves, the link to climate change, and what this means for the UK’s air quality.
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The City of Johannesburg takes a stand for clean air
c40.org
Discover how Johannesburg is tackling air pollution through the Pause and Breathe campaign, research, and bold actions to protect public health.
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How hot weather can make air pollution worse
bbc.com
BBC Weather's Matt Taylor explains the impact of high pressure.
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Satellites detected early hints of 'catastrophic' wildfire season in Manitoba, researchers say
cbc.ca
There were multiple overlapping signs on the Prairies detectable from space that provided an early hint of the devastating wildfire season Manitoba's still fighting through, researchers say.
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Counties with animal feeding operations face higher air pollution and lower health insurance coverage, study finds
phys.org
There are more than 15,000 cattle and hog feeding operations in the United States. These operations rear 70% of the country's cattle and 98% of its hogs. Now, for the first time in the nation's...
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How noise, air pollution, heat and chemicals act together to damage the cardiovascular system
medicalxpress.com
Cardiovascular diseases comprise a broad range of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, including myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, heart failure,...
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How hot weather can make air pollution worse
bbc.com
BBC Weather's Matt Taylor explains the impact of high pressure.
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Australia can hit an 85% emissions cut by 2035 – if government and business seize the moment
theconversation.com
A strong 2035 target makes sense for the climate and the economy. The challenges for Australia are clear – but so too are the opportunities.
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Tracking air pollution from space.How European satellites deliver crucial data for air quality forecasts.
airbus.com
Satellite-based air quality monitoring provides global data that can identify pollution and enable timely responses
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New data on transportation and emissions trends from Metro Vancouver’s air quality and climate committee shows hopeful signs that greenhouse gas emissions in the region are decreasing
vancouversun.com
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Toxic air 'causing more child hospital admissions'
bbc.com
An FoI found almost 114,000 children were taken to hospital or A&E in London last year.
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The Great Smog of London made the British act on air pollution. Experts say the case holds lessons for Tasmania
abc.net.au
The Great Smog of London spurred the British to fight for better air quality in the 1950s. As concerns about air pollution surface in Australia, some say the incident still holds lessons.
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Air pollution filters help scientists produce first UK wildlife survey using eDNA
theguardian.com
Social media post led to discovery that samplers measuring toxic particles in air can also detect fragments of DNA
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Millions of Americans have been urged to avoid driving amid concerns over high air pollution levels.
newsweek.com
Air quality alerts have been issued across parts of Illinois, Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona on Thursday.
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Using portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers at home can significantly lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) in adults with elevated baseline readings—even in areas with relatively low overall air pollution levels
medicalxpress.com
Using portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers at home can significantly lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) in adults with elevated baseline readings—even in areas with relatively...
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