Households are burning plastic waste as fuel for cooking and heating in slums the world over
Burning plastic as fuel for cooking and heating releases toxic chemicals into the air and contaminates food. Yet this is ...
The Lancet1d
The imperative for actions to protect and promote human health within Earth-system boundaries
Earth Commission Report1 provides major new insights into the potential for the transgression of Earth-system boundaries ...
We may be able to trap climate pollution in ordinary rocks
Scientists say they have figured out how to transform rocks into something extraordinary: a high-tech, low-cost substance ...
Science Daily1d
New process gets common rocks to trap carbon rapidly, cheaply
Scientists have discovered how to turn common minerals into materials that spontaneously remove and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In the lab, the materials pull CO2 from the air thousands ...
Science Daily2d
Air inside your home may be more polluted than outside due to everyday chemical products
Bringing aromas indoors with the help of chemical products -- yes, air fresheners, wax melts, floor cleaners, deodorants and others -- rapidly fills the air with nanoscale particles that are small ...
The Daily Star3dOpinion
To solve Dhaka’s commuting crisis, prioritise improving public transport
Dhaka's commuting crisis stems from an overreliance on private vehicles and a lack of awareness about rail-based public ...
Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh.