What It's Like To Breathe Some Of The Most Polluted Air In The World
In New Delhi, the air has a dusty, burnt taste, says NPR's Furkan Latif Khan. And sometimes the air is so bad she wears a face mask.
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Grandma Was Right: Sunshine Helps Kill Germs Indoors
All kinds of bacteria live with us indoors, and some can make us sick. A new study shows that rooms exposed to light had about half the live bacteria found in rooms that were kept in darkness.
Noxious Mix of Smoke And Pollution Stresses Health In California's Heartland
Low-income residents living near highways and agricultural and industrial zones are getting hit with a "double whammy" as wildfire smoke drifts to areas where the air is often polluted already.
Air Pollution Exposure Harms Cognitive Performance, Study Finds
The researchers tested more than 25,000 people multiple times, matching the results with pollution data from the time of each test. Older adults were most affected by air quality.
In Parts Of California Blanketed With Wildfire Smoke, Breathing Is 'A Chore'
As fires continue to rage in California, smoke is causing health problems for some residents. Public health officials warn against breathing polluted air.
Could A Diesel Ban In Hamburg, Germany, Cause More Pollution? Some Residents Worry
The partial ban went into effect Thursday. Many Germans question whether the ban is an environmental milestone or a political shell game that could end up creating more pollution.
Tobacco Smoke Residue Can Become Airborne Again Indoors
Researchers have found that residue stuck on smokers' clothes, furniture or other surfaces can become airborne and pollute indoor air.
German Court Will Let Cities Ban Some Diesel Cars To Decrease Pollution
A German court has ruled that cities may bans diesel cars in order to bring down emissions levels.
When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?
Public health agencies are set up to regulate air pollution from cars, trucks and factories. Wildfire smoke presents a different set of threats, prompting some of those agencies to rethink priorities.
Could Free Transit Lure Germans From Their Cars?
The proposed no-fare program would begin in five cities, as Germany endeavors to meet EU air pollution targets. But similar plans haven't always worked as hoped.