A Harvard School of Public Health Study determined that exposure to particulate matter in air pollution may increase risk of dangerous blood clots in the legs.
Dr. Andrea Baccarelli, who led the study said, "Several studies in animal models and in humans have shown that particulate matter, inhaled into the lungs, causes inflammation in the lungs."
A recent report in UCLA TODAY states, "UCLA chemists report a major advance in reducing heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions in the Feb. 15 issue of the journal Science. They have demonstrated that they can capture carbon dioxide – which contributes to global warming, rising sea levels and increased acidity of oceans.
Air pollution includes a number of harmful substances that can be found in the air. While some types of air pollution come from nature, most are man-made. When air pollution levels rise, it can cause a serious threat to both your health and the environment. The two most common forms of air pollution include: