15 h. ago EuroMillions winner says lottery jackpot 'destroyed' her life

The National Lottery has advised the Irish winner of the €250million EuroMillions jackpot to 'stay calm, get independent legal and financial advice and contact us as soon as they can'

Politics

20 h. ago UK air pollution killing more than 500 people a week, doctors say

Royal College of Physicians also says poor air quality costs country more than £500m a weekAir pollution in the UK is costing more than £500m a week in ill health, NHS care and productivity losses, with 99% of the population breathing in “toxic air”, doctors have said.Dirty air is killing more than 500 people a week, with health harm to almost every organ of the body caused by air pollution, even at low concentrations, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) said. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Doomed Air India flight 'lost power' before crash says pilot as he reveals 'cause'

New bombshell high quality footage of the Air India flight has led one expert to say that the plane lost power just before the crash killed 241 passengers and ploughed into a residential area

Events

5 d. ago New Covid Nimbus variant 'with very painful symptom' sees UK hospital cases rise

New figures show the viral infection is on the rise after hitting UK shores - with NHS advising 'stay home' with symptoms

Science

1 week ago Southern California air regulators weigh a plan to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters

Air quality regulators in Southern California are debating proposed rules that would curb harmful emissions from gas-powered furnaces and water heaters

Society

1 week ago Special air quality statement in place as wildfire smoke moves into London region

Special air quality statement in place as wildfire smoke moves into London region  CBC

Events

2 w. ago Mapped: Canada’s wildfires are impacting air quality in these US communities

Dangerous wildfire smoke has tinged skies over major cities, including New York and Chicago

Events

2 w. ago Canada wildfires: How to keep yourself safe as smoke from deadly inferno reaches Europe

‘Very unhealthy’ air quality has been reported in many areas

Events

2 w. ago Air quality worsens in eastern US as Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest

Smoke from Canadian wildfires began to worsen air quality in the eastern U.S. on Wednesday as several Midwestern states continued to battle conditions seemed unhealthy by the federal government

Events

2 w. ago Katie Price 'heartbroken' as she's handed crushing blow with kids 'advised to stay away'

Former glamour model Katie Price's children Junior and Princess, who she shares with ex-husband Peter Andre, are said to be keeping a 'professional distance' from their mum

Politics

2 w. ago Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the American Midwest

Events

2 w. ago Householders urged to place plants near windows and doors this summer

House plants help improve air quality as well as having other important uses.

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands evacuated in three Canadian provinces as wildfires continue

Most evacuated residents are from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last weekMore than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remain active and diminish air quality in parts of Canada and the US, according to officials.Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated by Saturday, along with 1,300 in Alberta. About 8,000 people in Saskatchewan had been relocated as leaders there said the number could climb. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Thousands evacuated in 3 provinces as Canadian wildfires threaten air quality into some US states

More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S. Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week

Events

2 w. ago Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into US and worsen air quality

Air quality in some parts of the United States is worsening as smoke from dozens of wildfires in Canada travels south, pushed by winds high in the atmosphere

Events

2 w. ago Canadian wildfire smoke expected to drift into US and harm air quality two years after New York engulfed by smog

Forecasters in multiple northern states have warned of potential travel and health effects

Events

3 w. ago Oil and gas have boomed in New Mexico. Its schools are contending with pollution’s effects

Natural gas has become a go-to fuel for power plants from coast to coast, sometimes replacing dirtier coal-fired plants and, by extension, improving air quality

Politics

3 w. ago Turmoil, resignations and ‘psychological warfare’: how Trump is crippling US national parks

As the administration slashes jobs and hobbles research, current and former workers say the mood inside US national parks – described as America’s ‘best idea’ – is bleakThrowing up his hands in disgust and abruptly resigning was not how Mark Nebel envisioned he would end his long career with the National Park Service. He loved his job at the Grand Canyon, where he had worked for 15 years.As manager of the park’s geosciences program, Nebel, 68, oversaw efforts to protect its geology and paleontology as well as monitoring water sources, air quality and the effects of climate change. He had planned to stay in his position at least five more years before retiring. There was still much research to do to support the vulnerable ecosystems in one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Hazardous dust storm turns sky eerie orange as residents urged to ‘stay inside’

Parts of Australia have been hit by a hazardous dust storm which has turned the sky completely orange, with the public warned to stay inside.

Events

3 w. ago UK households urged to keep 5 flowers in their homes to improve air quality

If the air in your home feels stuffy and clogged with unpleasant smells then try displaying these five air-purifying plants that will also add their own delectable fragrances

Society