A recent Supreme Court decision to block a federal rule curbing interstate air pollution further complicates efforts to reduce emissions and adds to an already disproportionate burden on “downwind” states, according to researchers at the University of Notre Dame. “Toxic air pollution is really not as well known by the general public as you would … Read more
Vision loss and high cholesterol increase the likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new report that says nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing 14 risk factors. The Lancet Commission, composed of 27 dementia experts, previously identified 12 lifestyle struggles responsible for 40% of dementia cases, with hearing loss, … Read more
There are significant differences in how much people are exposed to air pollution, according to a new study co-authored by MIT scholars that takes daily mobility into account. The study, based in the Bronx, New York, does not just estimate air pollution exposure based on where people live or work, but uses mobile data to … Read more
CHICO, Calif. — The Park Fire burning in Northern California near Chico has now become one of the largest wildfires in state history as flames continue to grow, causing additional evacuations to now spread across four counties and taking aim at a community that is still reeling from a deadly wildfire just six years ago. But some good news emerged for firefighters … Read more
The largest California wildfire in three years has ballooned to over 307,000 acres — nearly the size of Los Angeles — and was still 0% contained on Saturday. “The Park Fire continued to burn aggressively due to steep terrain and winds,” the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection wrote in an update Saturday morning. … Read more
What the smell? It’s the Big Apple’s stinkiest summer in years thanks to three heat waves — as simmering street trash and repulsive smells are prompting a flood of complaints to the city’s non-emergency line, according to data and an expert. There have been more 311 calls about odor since May 1 than any other … Read more
You risk a flight-ning storm if you book a trip on a summer’s night. Amid peak travel season, taking an evening flight might seem like a great way to avoid crowds and arrive at your destination with the entire next day up your sleeve. But experts are advising against booking summer night flights, saying they’re … Read more
A new study has found that a handful of American metros offer renters a significantly higher quality of life. According to RentCafe’s “Best Cities for Renters to Live in 2024” report, out earlier this month, a number of Sun Belt cities are measurably better for tenants. Charleston, South Carolina has, for the second consecutive year, … Read more
America’s demand for products delivered to the doorstep has led to a dramatic increase in e-commerce and the warehousing industry. A first-of-a-kind study now shows that people living in communities located next to these large warehouses are exposed to 20% more of a traffic-related air pollutant that can lead to asthma and other life-threatening health … Read more
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been confirmed in all five boroughs of New York City, according to city health officials. Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been confirmed in all five boroughs of New York City, according to city health officials. The virus, which has no cure, has popped up in 65 zip codes … Read more