Ozone pollution reduces tropical forest growth

Ozone pollution reduces tropical forest growth

Ozone gas is reducing the growth of tropical forests — leaving an estimated 290 million tonnes of carbon uncaptured each year, new research shows. The ozone layer in the stratosphere shields our planet from harmful ultraviolet radiation — and protecting it is one of the major successes of environmental action. But ozone at ground level … Read more

Wildfire smoke exposure boost risk of mental illness in youth, study suggests

Wildfire smoke exposure boost risk of mental illness in youth, study suggests

Each additional day of exposure to wildfire smoke and other extreme forms of dirty air boosts risk of mental illness in youth a little more, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study of 10,000 9 to 11 year olds. “We found that a greater number of days with fine particulate air pollution levels … Read more