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2024-10-24EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint
Oct. 24, 2024 at 2:04 am Updated Oct. 24, 2024 at 2:33 pm 1 of 2 | FILE – Contractors Luis Benitez, foreground, and Jose Diaz, background, clean up lead paint in a contaminated building, Feb. 23, 2006, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki) By MATTHEW DALY The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two weeks -
2024-08-07
Study suggests ultrafine particles linked to 1,100 deaths per year in Montreal and Toronto
Study followed 1.5 million people over 15 years Joe Bongiorno · The Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 07, 2024 3:49 PM PDT | Last Updated: August 7 McGill professor breaks down how vehicle and industry pollution affect our health Duration 4:46 Scott Weichenthal is with McGill University’s department of epidemiology and biostatistics, and is the -
2024-08-05Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada’s two largest cities
A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada’s two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant. Ultrafine particles (UFPs) primarily come from vehicle emissions and industrial activities. Canada’s federal and provincial governments have not set concentration limits for UFPs, as they have for larger fine -
2024-07-16
‘We’re Living in a Nightmare:’ Inside the Health Crisis of a Texas Bitcoin Town
By Andrew R Chow/Granbury, Texas | Photographs by Jake Dockins for TIME An aerial view of Marathon Digital Holdings’ bitcoin mine in Granbury, Texas, on May 21, 2024. Drone operation by Izaac Costiniano On an evening in December 2023, 43-year-old small business owner Sarah Rosenkranz collapsed in her home in Granbury, Texas and was rushed -
2024-06-26Airborne nanoparticle concentrations are associated with increased mortality risk in Canada’s two largest cities
A Canadian research study found that exposure to airborne nanoparticles is linked to higher mortality risk in Toronto and Montreal. The study, published in 2024 and funded by the Health Effects Institute, analyzed particle concentration data across Canada's two largest cities to assess long-term health impacts. While focused on urban air quality in Canada, the findings contribute to broader scientific understanding of how fine airborne particles from traffic and other sources affect public health. -
2024-06-12The Brink: Airplane Noise May Be Bad for Your Health
Researchers find that exposure to aircraft noise is tied to a higher body mass index, which can increase risk of heart attack and stroke June 4, 2024 2 Jillian McKoy As you jet off on vacation this summer, spare a thought for those living under your flight path. The noise of your plane whisking you -
2024-05-24
Aircraft noise exposure and body mass index among female participants in two Nurses’ Health Study prospective cohorts living around 90 airports in the United States
Individuals who are frequently exposed to airplane noise are more at risk of developing a cluster of cardiometabolic conditions such as heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. A new study has discovered that people who are regularly exposed to airplanes and helicopters flying overhead are more likely to have a high BMI – a risk factor for multiple -
2024-05-11Understanding airport air quality and public health studies related to airports: Chapter 4 – Air quality health impacts and risks
This chapter explains the health risks associated with air pollutants commonly found near airports, including both criteria pollutants like carbon monoxide, lead, and particulate matter, and hazardous air pollutants like volatile organic compounds and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. It describes how these pollutants can cause a range of health effects, from mild irritation to serious conditions such as respiratory disease, cardiovascular illness, and cancer. Smaller particulate matter is highlighted as a particular concern near airports, as it can penetrate deeper into the lungs and occurs at higher concentrations near aircraft operations. -
2024-04-15Aircraft noise exposure and body mass index among female participants in two Nurses’ Health Study prospective cohorts living around 90 airports in the United States
A large study of nearly 75,000 female nurses living near 90 U.S. airports found that those exposed to higher levels of aircraft noise were more likely to have higher body mass index (BMI) and greater weight gain since age 18. Women exposed to the loudest aircraft noise (55 decibels or more) had an 11% higher chance of being obese and a 15% higher chance of falling into the highest category of weight gain compared to those in quieter areas. The findings suggest that chronic aircraft noise exposure — such as that experienced by residents near Sea-Tac Airport — may contribute to obesity risk, potentially through stress-related pathways including disrupted sleep and hormonal changes. -
2024-02-01Aviation is a Health Issue
A February 2024 fact sheet from the Stay Grounded network warns that aviation poses serious health risks not just for the climate, but for people living near airports, under flight paths, and for cabin crew. Aircraft noise is linked to cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment in children, sleep disturbance, and premature death, while burning jet fuel releases ultrafine particles that penetrate the lungs and bloodstream. The report calls for stricter noise regulations, limits on flight growth, and a halt to airport expansion as the most effective ways to protect public health.