People living with air pollution have higher rates of depression and suicide, a systematic review of global data has found. Revealed: air pollution may be damaging 'every organ in the body' Read moreThe particle pollution analysed in the study is produced by burning fossil fuels in vehicles, homes and industry. Other research indicates that air pollution causes a “huge” reduction in intelligence and is linked to dementia. A comprehensive global review earlier in 2019 concluded that air pollution may be damaging every organ and virtually every cell in the human body. “We all need to do what we can to reduce our own contribution to air pollution, whether that is walking or cycling,” said Braithwaite.

Source: The Guardian December 18, 2019 14:00 UTC