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Myopia, or nearsightedness, is on the rise worldwide, particularly among children living in urban areas across East Asia. While genetics, screen time, and lack of outdoor activity have long been cited as key risk factors, a new and often overlooked element is now drawing attention: air pollution. A large-scale study from China, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), offers new evidence that pollutants in the air may have a direct impact on ch

More than 6 million people in Jakarta, Indonesia, were treated for acute respiratory infections (ARI) in the first half of 2024 alone, according to government data reported by Anadolu Agency. As air quality continues to deteriorate, the Indonesian government warns of a growing public health emergency in the capital and surrounding areas.

Tyres are the invisible polluters of modern mobility. While engines are becoming quieter and exhaust gases cleaner, one major environmental burden remains largely overlooked: tyre wear. That is now changing. At both the European and global levels.