Concern over asbestos pollution in Mogale City: Dear Johannesburg The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has learnt that there is asbestos pollution that is severely affecting the residents of Mogale City. Cases of pulmonary fibrosis have been diagnosed as a result of being in close proximity to the area concerned. The DA is also in possession of lab tests which were conducted … [Read more...] about Concern over asbestos pollution in Mogale City
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Air pollution, temperature and respiratory disease: a South African study | The Conversation
Air pollution, temperature and respiratory disease: a South African study: Children aged 0-14 years are likely to be physically active outdoors when it's warm. Hello World/Getty ImagesGlobal warming and air pollution have something in common: their effects on human health. Air pollution is a well-known cause of breathing problems. Hot weather can also bring on these … [Read more...] about Air pollution, temperature and respiratory disease: a South African study | The Conversation
Swartkops River and Estuary Pollution a Foretaste of a Massive Ecological Catastrophe |MyPE
Swartkops River and Estuary Pollution a Foretaste of a Massive Ecological Catastrophe: Dear MyPE Raw untreated sewage flowing directly into the Swartkops River and Estuary in Port Elizabeth is contributing to a massive ecological catastrophe that could see the total collapse of one of our most precious wildlife ecosystems. The Swartkops River Estuary is every bit as sensitive … [Read more...] about Swartkops River and Estuary Pollution a Foretaste of a Massive Ecological Catastrophe |MyPE
Air pollution and temperature: bad for your heart and blood vessels | The Conversation
Air pollution and temperature: bad for your heart and blood vessels: Surfers walk on the beach while the fire continues to blaze on the mountains behind them in 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. Shelley Christians/The Times/Gallo Images/Getty ImagesThe rising temperatures that come with climate change present a global health challenge. There is scientific evidence that air … [Read more...] about Air pollution and temperature: bad for your heart and blood vessels | The Conversation
Some softer solutions to Nairobi’s traffic pollution problem | The Conversation
Some softer solutions to Nairobi's traffic pollution problem: Nairobi is one of the most congested cities in the world Billy Miaron/ShutterstockRapid urbanisation in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city, has meant there’s been huge growth in the number of vehicles on roads. Today, Nairobi is one of the world’s most congested cities. Between 2013 and 2017, the number of registered … [Read more...] about Some softer solutions to Nairobi’s traffic pollution problem | The Conversation
