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How Air Pollution Makes The Coronavirus So Much More Dangerous

Breathing dirty air damages our health and can create underlying conditions that dramatically elevate the risk of complications and death from COVID-19.
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NASA Images Show Air Pollution In China Dropped During Coronavirus Slowdown

China’s manufacturing has taken a hit in recent weeks as the country has halted some transportation and quarantined residents to contain the virus.
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'Public Health Emergency': Medical Groups Push Government To Act On Smoke

Doctors have called for the government to address the “public health emergency” caused by Australia's worst bushfire season.
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What Are Schools Doing To Protect Children From Poor Air Quality?

Parents are concerned about their children's health as authorities warn of continued poor air quality this bushfire season.
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'Work From Home': Australians Urged To Stay Indoors Amid Bushfire Smoke

Health experts warn that people need to do "a lot more than" wearing masks as air pollution levels rise.
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Why You Shouldn't Be Exercising In The Bushfire Smoke

Health experts have warned Australians of the dangers of exercising outside as smoke haze continues to impact air quality.
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