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Gas cookers are killing 40,000 Europeans a year, scientists warn
It is the first time that researchers have been able to accurately estimate premature deaths from gas cooker pollution.
EU governments adopt tougher air pollution limits, with reservations
Germany seeks reassurance from European Commission that it will not be forced to restrict car driving or shutter polluting factories as stricter air quality rules take effect across Europe.
Portugal’s deadly wildfires have caused record breaking emissions
The smoke plume has significantly degraded local air quality is forecast to travel east in the coming days.
Kyiv residents told to stay indoors due to record air pollution
The Ukrainian capital topped a list of the most polluted major cities early on Friday in a real-time Swiss database.
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Stroke deaths have fallen in Europe but are rising worldwide
Stroke prevention efforts should focus on high blood pressure, lifestyle, and environmental factors that can increase people’s risk, the study authors said.
Air pollution exposure tied to higher Parkinson's risks, study finds
Air pollution exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, as well as certain symptoms.
Why is Hungary becoming a hotspot for lithium battery plants?
People are continuing to resist the factory through street protests, court cases and toxic air monitoring.
Male and female infertility impacted by different pollution types
A new nationwide study in Denmark has linked infertility to different types of pollution with differences between men and women.
Which European cities have the best and worst air quality?
New European Environment Agency data ranks urban centres based on fine particulate matter pollution, which has the highest negative health impacts.
Wildfire evacuations: Evia in Greece struggles to contain blaze
Wildfires in Greece are becoming more frequent and extreme every year due to climate change.
Wildfire smoke worse for dementia risk than other types of pollution
A new study found that wildfire smoke may be more hazardous to brain health than other forms of air pollution.
Hungary claims progress on air pollution and water at EU summit
Hungary hailed a 'successful' first, informal, summit of EU environment ministers and officials during its EU Council presidency, but drew fire from Germany for excluding civil society representatives from the meeting in Budapest.
Study finds air pollution reduces IVF success
Being exposed to air pollution around the time of egg retrieval can significantly curb the odds of a successful transfer through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a new study has found.
Study: European airport pollution threatens the health of 52m people
Jet engines emit more ultrafine particle pollution than any other kind of engine.
Why is Paris aiming to cut noise pollution by four decibels?
The French capital has launched a public consultation on how to protect residents’ ears.
Most of the surface ozone contributing to deaths in Europe 'imported'
New research tries to quantify the impact of surface ozone on premature mortality in Europe, with researchers calling for local and global action on air pollution.
Striking new photos make air pollution visible from Wales to India
From Port Talbot steelworks to a Delhi playground, the researchers hope their photos will help people see the impact of pollution on their lives.
European leaders gather to tackle a silent killer: dirty cooking fuels
“I believe if your neighbour’s house is burning, you help them. Africa is our neighbour,” said IEA executive director Dr Fatih Birol.
The European countries where you can get paid to cycle to work
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How much damage is ‘scrubber water’ doing to Europe’s Baltic Sea?
Shipping companies have recouped the cost of ‘scrubber’ tech and are now benefiting from dirtier fuel, researchers have revealed.