Enviro Health News

Air pollution slows women runners

Running a marathon is challenging enough, but now new research shows that the performance of female marathoners can be hindered by a certain type of air pollution.

Cape of Storms to get stormier

Cape Town should brace itself for bigger storms dumping massive amounts of rain, as climate change takes hold, an environmental expert said on Tuesday.

Global warming increases allergies

The rise in temperatures associated with climate change might have an unexpected consequence: more allergies among more people.

Sweet ending for plastics

Food packaging and other disposable plastic items could soon be composted at home along with organic waste thanks to a new sugar-based polymer.

Traffic pollution hard on arteries

A new study out of Los Angeles has added to our knowledge about the burden of living within breathing distance of a main road - it can speed hardening of arteries.

Global warming an Olympic worry

Global warming is starting to worry the International Olympic Committee, with concern mounting over how it might affect future Games.

Climate robs aid money: Bill Gates

Bill Gates recently said that spending by rich countries aimed at combating climate change in developing nations could mean a dangerous cut in aid for health issues.

Past decade warmest on record

The past decade was the warmest on record, according to the latest Earth surface temperature data released by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

BPA tied to heart disease

Exposure to a chemical found in plastic containers is linked to heart disease, confirming earlier findings and adding to pressure to ban its use in bottles and food packaging.

Next 40 years key in climate change

World leaders should focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible over the next 40 years to avoid perilous warming conditions, researchers said.

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