Tag: Air pollution

  • This is how the children are affected by the harmful air at the preschools

    This is how the children are affected by the harmful air at the preschools

    Ekot's unique review shows that the outdoor air at half of Sweden's preschools is harmful. Every second preschool is located in a location where the amount of air pollution is harmful to children, according to WHO guidelines. Per Kudodig reporter at Ekot, tells how parents react to the fact that the children's outdoor environment can…

  • Pusher Street is being cleared

    Pusher Street is being cleared

    “You wouldn’t have been able to do this at all 10 years ago,” said a deputy inspector at the scene. Furthermore, a new study shows that Danes expect welfare to decline and would pay more taxes to save it, air pollution in the capital is worse than we think, and a high-speed car chase in…

  • Helsinki monitors 10 pollutants to improve air quality monitoring

    Helsinki monitors 10 pollutants to improve air quality monitoring

    Monitoring is carried out at 11 different stations strategically located in different environments across the region. This placement ensures comprehensive data collection from heavily trafficked areas to residential areas where wood burning is common. In addition to these fixed stations, HSY also uses smaller, more mobile measuring devices to collect data on certain pollutants, such…

  • Dust suspended over the city

    Dust suspended over the city

    Heavy air pollution was observed in the capital area. The loftgäði website even displayed orange and red warnings across the region. Ragnhildur Guðrún Finnbjörnsdóttir, a doctor of public health sciences and air quality expert at the Environmental Protection Agency, says a similar situation can be expected in the coming days. Ragnhildur believes that the air…

  • 6 young Portuguese activists go to court in Climate Fight

    6 young Portuguese activists go to court in Climate Fight

    COSTA DA CAPARICA, Portugal – Sofia Oliveira was 12 years old when catastrophic forest fires in central Portugal killed more than 100 people in 2017. She “felt it was now or never to raise our voices” as her country appeared to be in the grip of deadly human-caused climate change . Now a university student,…

  • News roundup: Police officers angry at PM, climate politician kicked out of his group

    Monday’s news roundup starts with the government warming up to upcoming negotiations on more pay for public servants. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has special employees in mind. In last year’s election campaign, the Social Democrats wanted to set aside DKK 3 billion for a salary increase among public employees. Over the weekend, Mette Frederiksen named…

  • Flow Festival 2023: A weekend of music, art, and culture

    Flow Festival 2023: A weekend of music, art, and culture

    Finnish artists Anna Puu and Paperi T added a local flair, delivering performances that resonated with the enthusiastic audience. Notably, the Silver Arena introduced an array of talents, including Finnish rapper Kube, Ege Zulu, Alma, and 070 Shake. The night culminated in a stunning set by Kaytranada, a producer-artist renowned for seamlessly blending genres. From…

  • People with low levels of vitamin K have less healthy lungs: Study

    People with low levels of vitamin K have less healthy lungs: Study

    Washington DC [US], August 10 (ANI): According to a study published in ERJ Open Research people with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have impaired lung function and to suffer from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing. Vitamin K is found in leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils…

  • Good air quality in the capital region 2022 – Main emission sources: Traffic and wood burning

    Good air quality in the capital region 2022 – Main emission sources: Traffic and wood burning

    Factors that worsen the air quality in the capital region are traffic exhaust emissions, road dust and emissions from wood burning. Traffic primarily contributes to emissions of exhaust gases such as nitrogen dioxide and road dust into the air. “The amount of traffic in the capital region increased last year, which increased nitrogen dioxide concentrations…

  • Traffic-related air pollution impairs brain function: Research

    Traffic-related air pollution impairs brain function: Research

    “The link between air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease is troubling because the prevalence of toxic substances in the air is not only increasing worldwide, but it’s also hitting close to home here in Irvine,” he said. The effects of particles on brain function are not limited to what our research shows. The results of the…

  • According to Tampere University researchers, different species react to nanoparticles at the molecular level in the same way

    According to Tampere University researchers, different species react to nanoparticles at the molecular level in the same way

    The results of the study are presented in the scientific article “Ancestral molecular response to nanomaterial particles”, published in the prestigious journal Nature Nanotechnology. The research has significant implications for toxicology and reveals a significant connection between the basic defense mechanisms of living organisms and their immune functions. In addition, the study provides insight into…

  • The police approve plans to lower speed limits across Copenhagen

    The police have given consent to Copenhagen Municipality’s plans to reduce the speed limit to 50 km/h on roads throughout the capital. Copenhagen is divided into zones where the speed limit will either be 30 km/h (most likely in the city center) or 40 km/h (in the city districts). When the plans were announced last…

  • Companies pushing the gas pedal for electric car fleets

    Companies pushing the gas pedal for electric car fleets

    A new ranking has outlined the companies leading the charge to commit to electric vehicles and those lagging behind, writes David Ritter. AUSTRALIA’S corporate fleet of passenger cars has a big role to play in driving the electric vehicle (EV) revolution our country needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and clean up air pollution in…

  • New report: Denmark’s air quality worst in the Nordics

    Not bad in comparison, thoughTo be fair, only six countries in the world – Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland and New Zealand – have air quality that meets WHO standards. The silver lining is that Denmark is in 11th place in Europe and in the top 25 in the world, so it scores better than…

  • Long covid linked to air pollution exposure in young adults – new study

    Long covid linked to air pollution exposure in young adults – new study

    Although covid-19 infections are usually less severe in young adults, this does not mean that they are not still at risk of complications from covid-19. For example around one in 25 adults over 16 have reported suffering from prolonged covid-19 symptoms after their first infection. For some, these symptoms lasted almost two years. While we…

  • Traffic pollution affects brain function: Research

    Traffic pollution affects brain function: Research

    “For many decades, researchers believed that the brain could be protected from the harmful effects of air pollution,” said senior researcher Dr. Chris Carlsten, professor and director of respiratory medicine and Canada Research Director for Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases at UBC. “This study, which is the first of its kind in the world, provides…

  • Local Round-Up: Worst streets in Copenhagen for parking fines revealed

    Local Round-Up: Worst streets in Copenhagen for parking fines revealed

    Gothersgade is Copenhagen’s worst street for parking fines. In 2021, 2,743 of the capital’s 277,558 parking fines were issued on the street that runs from Søerne to Kongens Nytorv, Copenhagen Municipality figures show. Higher numbers in 2022This year, the total number is expected to be even greater – both for Copenhagen and Gothersgade, which have…

  • Local Round-Up: Gas prices are rising in Copenhagen

    Local Round-Up: Gas prices are rising in Copenhagen

    300,000 affected The price increase will affect both companies and private customers. HOFOR supplies gas to almost 300,000 people in Copenhagen. Read more about the price increase here (in Danish) Gas leak investigationCopenhagen police are investigating gas leaks in the Baltic Sea and are not ruling anything out in advance. The investigation into the Nord…

  • Congress passes Democrats’ climate, tax, health bill, a Biden triumph

    Congress passes Democrats’ climate, tax, health bill, a Biden triumph

    WASHINGTON – A divided Congress on Friday gave final approval to Democrats’ flagship climate, tax and health care bills, giving President Joe Biden a triumph from the dead on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster its prospects of retaining control of Congress in November’s elections. The House used a 220-207 party-line vote to…

  • Danish News Round-up: Lung overtakes the breast as the most common cancer in Denmark

    Danish News Round-up: Lung overtakes the breast as the most common cancer in Denmark

    ‘Cancer in Denmark’, a new report published by the Danish Cancer Society, showed that cancer of the lungs, bronchi and trachea has overtaken breast cancer as the most common form of the disease in Denmark. In 2020, more than 5,000 people in Denmark were diagnosed with lung cancer against 4,800 cases of breast cancer. Most…

  • 12 best ways to get cars out of cities – ranked by new research

    12 best ways to get cars out of cities – ranked by new research

    Question: what do the following statistics have in common? The second-largest (and growing) source of climate pollution in Europe. The leading killer of children in both the US and Europe. A principal cause of stress-inducing noise pollution and life-shortening air pollution in European cities. A leading driver of the widening gap between rich and poor…

  • Denmark the safest country in the world – survey

    Denmark the safest country in the world – survey

    Denmark is the ‘safest country in the world’ to live in and move to, a new study shows. The study, from expat insurance provider William Russelllooked at factors including health care, infrastructure, personal security, digital security and environmental security. Low crime and high health care costs Denmark reached the top position with its low crime…

  • Prolonged exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of COVID-19: Study

    Prolonged exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of COVID-19: Study

    The association was strongest for particles, with an average annual increase of 1 μg / m3 associated with a 5% increase in infection rate. This equates to 294 additional cases per 100,000 people per year, indicating findings that focus on residents of one city in northern Italy. While further research is needed to confirm cause…

  • The study shows that global dementia cases can triple by 2050 if risk factors are not addressed

    The study shows that global dementia cases can triple by 2050 if risk factors are not addressed

    Washington [US]January 9 (ANI): According to a new study, the number of adults, 40 years or older, living with dementia worldwide is expected to almost triple, from an estimated 57 million in 2019 to 153 million in 2050. The research has been published in ‘The Lancet Public Health’. The study also looked at four risk…

  • Monitoring superhero behavior can lead to healthy aging: Investigate

    Monitoring superhero behavior can lead to healthy aging: Investigate

    To this end, Australian researchers reviewed 24 Marvel films released in 2008 (Iron Man) and 2021 (Black Widow) and closed in 2020 and 2021 during centralized research periods. They assumed that (with the exception of Thoria, who has lived for several millennia) superheroes age and that their individual paths of aging are customizable in the…

  • OECD: Finland must support ambitious climate goals

    OECD: Finland must support ambitious climate goals

    “It’s not enough to have a goal, we also have to make it happen. In order to do that, we need to take further action.” echoed Minister for the Environment and Climate Emma Kari (Green). He reminded that the Finnish government intends to outline its policy in the future climate and energy strategy and in…

  • Local elections 2021: Every vote counts!

    Local elections 2021: Every vote counts!

    This year, there are 273 candidates from 27 parties, who this year are fighting for representation in the City of Copenhagen – against 251 candidates and 26 parties in 2017. They are fighting for 55 seats in the municipal council, which will be distributed proportionally. Collection of the votes It is an understandable consideration that…

  • Local Elections 2021: Go Westh for Your Local and Regional Health Solution

    Local Elections 2021: Go Westh for Your Local and Regional Health Solution

    Vibeke Westh Inlet: Frederiksberg (local) and Copenhagen (regional) Party: Social Democracy Age: 58 When it comes to prioritizing healthcare, few candidates can match Vibeke Westh. The former head of the Nurses’ Organization in Copenhagen, Westh, has long been a champion of health in the city – and abroad via UNICEF and WHO. On the ballot…

  • Success at COP26 will be “Touch and Go”, say British officials

    Success at COP26 will be “Touch and Go”, say British officials

    For months, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his aides have raised expectations ahead of the 2021 UN climate conference, also known as COP26, which they will host in Glasgow. But on the way into the two-week gathering, they have sounded much less confident. In Rome at the G-20 summit on Saturday, Johnson said that…

  • Mishra’s Mishmash: Will Mette Frederiksen succeed in transforming Denmark into the greenest country in the world?

    Mishra’s Mishmash: Will Mette Frederiksen succeed in transforming Denmark into the greenest country in the world?

    All eyes are on Glasgow. Visit any secondary school in the middle of Copenhagen, and they will all tell you about the ambitious green projects they have imagined and are implementing. At Åbne Gymnasium, for example, they use the terrace at the school to plant herbs. Old company meets new company Teachers are busy preparing…

  • The WHO calls for climate action to ensure continued recovery from COVID-19

    The WHO calls for climate action to ensure continued recovery from COVID-19

    This message comes with the publication of the WHO Special Report on Climate Change and Health COP26 today, which highlights 10 priorities for protecting human and planetary health. The report clarifies the Global Health Community regulation on climate action, based on growing research that demonstrates the many and inseparable links between climate and health. “The…

  • Flying Food – Drone Delivery

    Flying Food – Drone Delivery

    As reported by Morgunblaðið, the online delivery service Aha.is received the SA Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise award yesterday for the environmental initiative of the year. It is about drone deliveries that reduce traffic and air pollution. The offer is the result of a series of experiments by Maron Kristófersson and Helgi Már Þórðarson, founders of…

  • Site-specific measures are needed to reduce traffic emissions

    Site-specific measures are needed to reduce traffic emissions

    In rural areas, households drive more and emissions per car from car use are higher than in urban areas. In sparsely populated rural areas, car use may be necessary as public transport is scarce and routes may not be suitable for cycling, for example. Most of the Finnish land area is sparsely populated and rural.…