Los Angeles Times

Some forms of air pollution may prolong postpartum depression, researchers say

Exposure to unhealthy levels of air pollution during pregnancy may prolong postpartum depression symptoms in new mothers, according to new research. A team of researchers from the University of ...
WFAE 90.7

‘Step backwards.’ NC board’s move to enact new water pollution rules faces scathing criticism.

Water pollution from synthetic chemicals needs NC regulations with more teeth than what state board proposes, environmental ...
Yahoo

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution, landmark study finds

10:31 a.m. July 29, 2024: A previous version of this article included an outdated percentage increase, 23%, for the odds of a dementia diagnosis. The researchers have updated the finding to 21%.
Mongabay

Plastic ‘Frankenrocks’ pose new pollution threat to coastal environment

Scientists are finding more evidence of a new, insidious form of plastic pollution: melted plastic that has melded with rocks, coral and other naturally occurring material in coastal areas. Samples of ...
Farmers Weekly Interactive

Cattle farmers face new pollution permits

The Labour government plans to introduce environmental protection licensing for cattle farmers, bringing the sector into line ...
Los Angeles Times

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution, landmark study finds

Exposure to wildfire smoke increases the odds of being diagnosed with dementia even more than exposure to other forms of air pollution, according to a landmark study of more than 1.2 million ...