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A man is looking at the north gate of the Forbidden City lost in the smog of pollution from the top of the Coal Hill, Beijing

Health

AI pollution monitor could forecast harmful particles in the air

Most air pollution forecasts are based on maps of annual emissions and models of chemical reactions, but an AI could help predict more specific forecasts.

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Wind turbines

Technology

Wind-powered turbines could clean pollutants from our air

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Leaked report says UK net zero climate goal may increase air pollution

Environment

Leaked report says UK net zero climate goal may increase air pollution

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Indoor air pollution

Environment

Opening your windows doesn't help reduce indoor air pollution

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Haze beijing

Environment

Tackling air pollution may accidentally trigger serious health issues

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Canadian wildfire

Environment

Smoke from Canadian wildfires caused pollution spikes in New York City

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child cooking indoors

Health

Air pollution exposure may make our bones become weaker

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Chinese air quality regulations could put an end to 'new car smell'

Health

Chinese air quality regulations could put an end to 'new car smell'

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London's average level of pollution is above recommended limits

Mind

Air pollution linked to increased risk of depression and suicide

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Ella Kissi-Debrah died following an asthma attack in 2013

Health

Inquest to examine role of UK government in pollution-linked death

An inquest will examine whether the UK government failed in its duty to prevent the death of Ella Kissi-Debrah, whose death in 2013 has been linked to air pollution

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Health

Will Sydney's bushfire smoke pollution have long-term health effects?

Analysis

Video

How dirty is the air we breathe? The true scale of air pollution

Video

Environment

Measures to reduce air pollution quickly result in big health benefits

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