Breathing dangerously: Wildfires blanket LA in hazardous smoke
Los Angeles choked under a thick blanket of smoke as wildfires raged across Southern California, forcing schools to close and prompting health warnings as residents struggled to breathe.
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Los Angeles choked under a thick blanket of smoke as wildfires raged across Southern California, forcing schools to close and prompting health warnings as residents struggled to breathe.
A study finds that inorganic chloramines used in water disinfection produce a potentially toxic byproduct, raising health concerns and calls for immediate investigation.
Residents in Brazil’s Amazon region are grappling with severe health issues as smoke from rampant wildfires fills the air, causing respiratory problems and eye irritation.
July continues to shatter temperature records globally, bringing severe health and economic impacts, as warned by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Serbia prepares for a severe heat wave with temperatures expected to reach up to 40°C, prompting health and safety advisories.
UNRWA warns that over 299,370 tonnes of solid waste piling up in Gaza pose significant health risks to residents. The agency calls for unimpeded humanitarian access and a ceasefire to restore humane living conditions.
After deadly storms left seven dead in Houston, residents face smog warnings and scorching temperatures posing new health risks during recovery efforts.