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Ecology

Study shows climate change will exacerbate brain diseases

Climate change and its impact on weather patterns and adverse weather events is likely to negatively impact the health of people with brain diseases, according to a team of researchers led by University College London (UCL).

16 May 2024, 07:40

By 2050, up to 246 million older adults may be at risk of exposure to high temperatures due to global warming

Up to 246 million people worldwide could be at risk of heat exposure by 2050 due to global warming and an aging population.

15 May 2024, 16:42

First global heatwave mortality study reveals more than 153,000 heatwave-related deaths

A Monash University-led study – the first to globally estimate heatwave-related deaths over the thirty-year period from 1990 to 2019 – found that an extra 153,000+ warm-season deaths are linked to heatwaves, with almost half of those deaths occurring in Asia.

14 May 2024, 21:09

Climate change threatens health in Europe: urgent action needed

In a recent report, experts discussed how climate change affects human health in Europe based on 42 indicators.

14 May 2024, 09:30

New model predicts the impact of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa

A new model for predicting the impact of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa could lead to more targeted interventions to control the disease, according to a new study.

11 May 2024, 18:00

What caused our planet to heat up more?

As the number of aerosol microparticles in the atmosphere decreases, our planet receives more sunlight.

26 April 2024, 09:00

Scientists announced information about the cleanliness of air in regions of the world

This spring, the results of the sixth annual World Clean Air Report were announced in Switzerland.

29 March 2024, 09:00

Radon affects the risks of developing stroke

Moderate and increased radon exposure is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle-aged and elderly female representatives.

22 March 2024, 09:00

PVCs and other microplastics found in blocked arteries

Researchers at the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli in Italy have discovered another potential problem with arterial plaques - the presence of microplastics in them.

21 March 2024, 09:00

Scientists have identified the deadly heat and humidity levels for humans

The theoretical human survival limits are +35°C at 100% humidity, and +46°C at 50% humidity.

18 October 2023, 09:00

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