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11/24/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

10 tips to guard against air pollution

It is a known fact that pollution is causing the deaths of several people around the world. In fact, in a report that came out in October, pollution was ranked as the number one cause of death among individuals worldwide. Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York City found that air pollution, […]

10/26/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Boost immunity and enjoy better sleep with plants in the bedroom that are recommended by NASA

Scientists from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) say that you need plants in your bedroom to beat certain ailments like colds, insomnia, and difficulties in breathing. The plants can also decrease anxiety and stress, improve mood, and get rid of airborne pollutants in your room, thus making the environment better for asthmatic patients, scientists […]

08/21/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Is this why so many city dwellers have health issues? Air pollution found to radically increase stress hormones and alter metabolism

There really is something to be said for getting out into the fresh country air for a day. There is a tangible difference in how much better one feels in the country than in the city, especially if you have a very demanding job. While the stresses and strains of fast-paced city life may partly […]

07/12/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Researchers find that concrete structures can actually REDUCE air pollution by adsorbing sulfur dioxide

Could one effective solution to air pollution have been under our noses all along? That seems to be case, according to researchers from Stony Brook University. Dr. Alex Orlov and his colleagues have discovered that concrete structures can adsorb and remove sulfur dioxide from the air, reported ScienceDaily.com. For their study, the researchers utilized two […]

04/24/2017 / By JD Heyes

Britain celebrates first “coal-free day” since beginning of the Industrial Revolution

When America’s greatest inventor, Thomas A. Edison, opened the Holborn Viaduct power station in London in 1882, Britain became the first nation on earth to use coal for electricity. The Observer, a newspaper from that time, reported that “a hundred weight of coal properly used will yield 50 horse power for an hour.” The paper […]

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