The number of lung cancer cases in people who have never smoked is increasing. The disease is different from lung cancer caused by smoking, so what causes it?
The leading cause seem to be Coal and Car traffic.
Air pollution has been clearing up in many places but it could take years to see a change in cases
From the data I’ve seen, it’s only trending downwards in rich countries, while getting worse in poor countries. Offloading pollution to poor countries isn’t my idea of progress.
Another study posted here also showed that noise pollution is affecting millions, and killing tens of thousands each year. So it’s not just air pollution, but all forms of pollution that need to be addressed, and it needed to be addressed decades ago.
Bravo for China, they really have been a leader in reducing air pollution.
But I also find this cruelly ironic:
“However, the country has faced many challenges since it transitioned from bicycles to automobiles and other combustion engines. This shift led to complex problems for the environment, society, and economy. Beijing became known specifically for its poor air quality and a lot of haze.”
Yeah, but you need to take it a step further …… becoming a developed country far bigger and far faster than any country in history. While they still have a long way to go and ignoring their political system, their achievement is amazing
It’s a lagging indicator. Air pollution has been clearing up in many places but it could take years to see a change in cases
Stop cooking with fossil fuels, including natural gas…… somehow preventing lung cancer has become a political issue in the us
EVs and renewable energy - we know what to do and it’s even the cheapest approach but somehow no
From the data I’ve seen, it’s only trending downwards in rich countries, while getting worse in poor countries. Offloading pollution to poor countries isn’t my idea of progress.
Another study posted here also showed that noise pollution is affecting millions, and killing tens of thousands each year. So it’s not just air pollution, but all forms of pollution that need to be addressed, and it needed to be addressed decades ago.
It seems like at least one city ….
Bravo for China, they really have been a leader in reducing air pollution.
But I also find this cruelly ironic:
“However, the country has faced many challenges since it transitioned from bicycles to automobiles and other combustion engines. This shift led to complex problems for the environment, society, and economy. Beijing became known specifically for its poor air quality and a lot of haze.”
Yeah, but you need to take it a step further …… becoming a developed country far bigger and far faster than any country in history. While they still have a long way to go and ignoring their political system, their achievement is amazing