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Singapore: A new study has found that between 1980 and 2020, 135 million deaths have occurred globally due to air pollution caused by human activities. According to researchers at the…
In a message marking Wednesday’s World Environment Day, António Guterres emphasized that countries “must deliver” on all their commitments to restore degraded ecosystems and land, and on Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework,…
Jerusalem: A new study has revealed that increasing air pollution is the major cause of low birth weight in newborns. A study conducted by epidemiologists at the Hebrew University found…
High Commissioner Volker Türk voiced his concern that Sunday’s poll which saw Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secure a fifth term in office, was “marred by violence and repression of opposition…
Washington: A new study has found that air pollution increases the risk of heart and lung diseases as well as breast cancer. Researchers from the US National Institute of Environmental…
Bangkok: According to data presented in a new study, environmental pollution caused by plastic in cigarette butts and packaging is worth $26 billion annually, and $186 billion (adjusted for inflation)…
The urgency of this effort is underscored by the ongoing global plastic pollution crisis, where approximately 430 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually. Around two-thirds of it is just…
Oman: Exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of stroke within five days, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Jordan’s Department of Medicine reviewed data…
FairFinance launched a digital campaign that will address legislative, participatory and societal perspectives. Photo: File 69.5% of Pakistan’s population will lose their lives within 5 years due to neurological, cardiovascular…
Pakistan, China, India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and some other countries are the most affected by air pollution. Photo: File Chicago: Air pollution, especially 2.5 PM particles, is making the population of…