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New Study Links Air Pollution to Significant Increase in Cancer Risks
The study, which is poised for publication and was preliminarily reported by the Daily Mail, underscores a 45% increased likelihood of breast cancer and a 20% to 28% elevated risk for prostate cancer attributable to polluted air. 
The study, which is poised for publication and was preliminarily reported by the Daily Mail, underscores a 45% increased likelihood of breast cancer and a 20% to 28% elevated risk for prostate cancer attributable to polluted air. -
Air Pollution Remains Europe's Top Environmental Health Threat, Claiming Nearly 400,000 Lives Annually
Despite the general perception of good air quality in Europe, a recent report reveals that air pollution levels in the region still fail to meet World Health Organization standards, positioning it as the leading environmental health threat in the European Union. Despite the general perception of good air quality in Europe, a recent report reveals that air pollution levels in the region still fail to meet World Health Organization standards, positioning it as the leading environmental health threat in the European Union. -
People Of Color Breathe In Dirtier Air: U.S. Study
For all pollutants, the most exposed group was a minority group, the study says. 
For all pollutants, the most exposed group was a minority group, the study says. -
Air Pollution Has Messed Up Sex Ratio Of Babies, Study Says
Environmental factors can affect the likelihood of offspring being male or female in some species, and now maybe, including humans. 
Environmental factors can affect the likelihood of offspring being male or female in some species, and now maybe, including humans. -
Indonesia's Push For Cleaner Air Delayed Again After Judges Postpone Verdict
Chief Justice Saifuddin Zuhri said the postponement was mostly a result of the large number of documents that were filed. 
Chief Justice Saifuddin Zuhri said the postponement was mostly a result of the large number of documents that were filed. -
Beijing Chokes Beneath Biggest Sandstorm In 10 Years
China's largest sandstorm in 10 years engulfs Beijing and sends pollution levels to high heavens. 
China's largest sandstorm in 10 years engulfs Beijing and sends pollution levels to high heavens. -
China Exceeds Ultra-Low Emissions Goals
China announces success in exceeding its own ultra-low emissions goals. 
China announces success in exceeding its own ultra-low emissions goals. -
Germany’s Anti-Coal Efforts May Have Geopolitical Risks
Germany is pursuing plans to completely cut coal use by 2038. While the pollution-reducing strategy can save woodlands such as the Hambach Forest, an energy expert noted that this could pose geopolitical risks for the European country. 
Germany is pursuing plans to completely cut coal use by 2038. While the pollution-reducing strategy can save woodlands such as the Hambach Forest, an energy expert noted that this could pose geopolitical risks for the European country. -
Hong Kong's Air Pollution Posing Serious Health Risk To Three Towns In New Territories
On Monday, a toxic cloud hovered in Hong Kong which poses a serious health risk to three towns in the New Territories. Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, and Tung Chung's Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) was 10+ - which is already considered the highest level and falling in the serious health category. 
On Monday, a toxic cloud hovered in Hong Kong which poses a serious health risk to three towns in the New Territories. Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, and Tung Chung's Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) was 10+ - which is already considered the highest level and falling in the serious health category. -
Beijing, North China Region To Experience Thick Smog This Week
Forecast officials announced Beijing and the surrounding north region of China might experience thick smog this week. According to the National Meteorological Center, the worst days will likely be on Tuesday, Wednesday, as well as Thursday. 
Forecast officials announced Beijing and the surrounding north region of China might experience thick smog this week. According to the National Meteorological Center, the worst days will likely be on Tuesday, Wednesday, as well as Thursday.
