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Scientists uncover new information on the link between air pollution exposure and dementia risk — here’s what you need to know

Cs news2 months ago04 mins

A new study from researchers in China found that air pollution increases dementia risk among cardiometabolic disease patients, but lifestyle changes can help. Cardiometabolic disease encompasses a wide range of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart disease and stroke along with metabolic disorders such as diabetes. The new research, summarized…

The market for used cars is twice the size of new cars.

This free service can help you maximize profit when selling your used EV — here’s how much you can earn

Cs news2 months ago05 mins

Recurrent is on a data-based mission to make buying used electric vehicles easier and more lucrative for sellers. The startup was co-founded by CEO Scott Case, who, after his previous clean tech company was acquired, asked himself, “What’s the best way for me to chip away at the emissions problem?” Case had a lightbulb moment…

Lung cancer in never-smokers, right-sizing China’s economy: SCMP daily highlights

Cs news3 months ago02 mins

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China and economy stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Air pollution threat as lung cancer cases in never-smokers on the rise: study Despite drops in tobacco use worldwide, the incidence of lung cancer among people who…

Airborne Lead and Chlorine Levels Soared as L.A. Wildfires Raged

Cs news3 months ago04 mins

At the height of the Los Angeles County wildfires, atmospheric concentrations of lead, a neurotoxin, reached 100 times average levels even miles from the flames, according to early detailed measurements obtained by The New York Times. Levels of chlorine, which is also toxic at low concentrations, reached 40 times the average. The spiking levels underscore…

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‘You’ve got too much cash’

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They don’t sell this on Amazon Prime. A Reddit user shared a video of Jeff Bezos’ new Gulfstream G700 parked outside a Los Angeles airport. “That thing looks like it could reach low-level orbit,” marveled one commenter. The massive $80 million private jet is nearly 110 feet long and has a 103-foot wingspan. The advanced…

Hong Kong’s average roadside nitrogen dioxide level exceeds WHO mark by 550%

Cs news3 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s annual average of roadside nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter concentrations exceeded World Health Organization guidelines by up to 550 per cent last year despite a drop in the overall level of pollutants, a green group has found. Clean Air Network, an NGO, said on Friday the level of roadside emissions underscored the need…

Study: Association between air pollution and lifestyle with the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and dementia in individuals with cardiometabolic diseases. Image Credit: NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock

Air pollution amplifies dementia risk in cardiometabolic disease patients

Cs news3 months ago09 mins

New research reveals how simple lifestyle changes can mitigate the dual threat of cardiometabolic diseases and air pollution on cognitive health. Study: Association between air pollution and lifestyle with the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and dementia in individuals with cardiometabolic diseases. Image Credit: NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal…

Even Homes That Evade the Fire Face Toxic Ash Risk, Studies Show

Cs news3 months ago06 mins

Armed with two garden hoses hooked up to a sputtering tap, Matthew Craig battled fire and smoke to save his house from the onslaught of flames that devastated much of Altadena, a once leafy corner of Los Angeles County. The wind felt like dragon’s breath, he said, and “we were all eating smoke.” But even…

Study says living near water may be the secret to a happy life as it reduces mental decline | Health

Cs news5 months ago04 mins

You know that being in nature is good for your mental health, and it’s one of the best and most accessible ways to boost your mood. However, new research shows that if you live near a body of water, you not only inherently feel calmer and more at ease, it could be the secret to…

US tech millionaire Bryan Johnson highlights bad air quality in Mumbai before flying off to Bengaluru

Cs news5 months ago03 mins

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, currently on a four-day tour of India, has brought attention to the country’s air pollution through a tweet comparing air quality inside an Airbus A320 on the runway in Mumbai to the city’s outdoor air. Johnson highlighted the effectiveness of air filtration systems in enclosed spaces, showcasing the stark contrast between…