Clean Cities
Air pollution can rob us of our sense of smell
Even small increases in ambient PM2.5 exposure may be associated with anosmia.
EV batteries can meet short-term grid storage needs by 2030
Researchers now predict that as early as 2030, EV batteries can be used across the world for short-term electricity grid storage.
Planting more trees could reduce premature deaths in European cities by a third
During the summer daytime, cities can be up to 12℃ hotter than rural areas because of the heat island effect.
Electric vehicles can reduce incidents of asthma
Changes being made locally can improve the health of communities, which sends a powerful message.
London Underground is polluted with particles that can enter the human bloodstream
It is polluted with small particulate matter from heavy metals, including iron oxide, that may damage our health.
Airborne microplastics are another serious air pollution hazard
"The smaller the size ranges we looked at, the more microplastics we saw," a scientist says.