London Underground polluted with particles small enough to enter the human bloodstream -- new research

New research reveals that the London Underground is polluted with small particles which may carry negative health effects for humans.

Hassan Aftab Sheikh, PhD Researcher in Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge • conversation
Dec. 19, 2022 ~7 min

70 years on from London's Great Smog, we still need cleaner air to protect health

A new report by the UK’s Chief Medical Officer sets out what must happen.

William Bloss, Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Birmingham • conversation
Dec. 9, 2022 ~7 min


Investing in indoor air quality improvements in schools will reduce COVID transmission and help students learn

A lot of federal money is now available for making school buildings healthier. Two environmental health experts explain how school districts can best use it.

Jonathan Levy, Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental Health, Boston University • conversation
Oct. 7, 2022 ~9 min

How a nondescript box has been saving lives during the pandemic – and revealing the power of grassroots innovation

3D printers got a lot of attention when DIYers leapt to action to address equipment shortages early in the pandemic, but some everyday items found in hardware stores played a big role, too.

Douglas Hannah, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Innovation, Boston University • conversation
March 3, 2022 ~12 min

First solar canal project is a win for water, energy, air and climate in California

Covering the state’s canals with solar panels would reduce evaporation of precious water and help meet renewable energy goals – all while saving money.

Roger Bales, Distinguished Professor of Engineering, University of California, Merced • conversation
Feb. 22, 2022 ~9 min

Time for the UK to say goodbye to drive-throughs: for the sake of our environment, our health – and our culture

Drive-throughs not only increase air pollution and emissions, but also contribute to a car-centred culture that we need to avoid.

Sybil Derrible, Associate Professor of Urban Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago • conversation
Feb. 14, 2022 ~7 min

Air quality in your home may be worse than in your office

New research highlights the importance of improving air quality in homes for employees who continue to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rae Lynn Mitchell-Texas A&M • futurity
Feb. 11, 2022 ~5 min

Why can’t we throw all our trash into a volcano and burn it up?

Volcanoes might seem like nature’s incinerators, but using them to burn up trash would be dangerous and disrespectful to indigenous people who view them as sacred.

Emily Johnson, Research Geologist, US Geological Survey • conversation
Jan. 3, 2022 ~5 min


Smoke, heat and stress: A snapshot from Southern California of life in an altered climate

Southern California is on the front line of climate change, and recent survey data shows that residents are feeling its effects in many ways.

Kyla Thomas, Sociologist, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
Dec. 14, 2021 ~7 min

Fixing indoor air pollution problems that are raising Native Americans' COVID-19 risk

Poor indoor air on tribal lands can cause a range of respiratory illnesses, including viral infections. Here's how people are fixing the problem while preserving traditional ways.

Meghan Curry O’Connell, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of South Dakota • conversation
March 15, 2021 ~10 min

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