Air Pollution
Bad air is bad for health
Air pollution is the world's leading environmental risk factor for disease, and it causes early deaths even in clean countries such as New Zealand. Audio
How is the air up there?
Households in Rangiora are being wired up, inside and out, with small devices that measure wood smoke. Audio, Gallery
NZ air pollution updated in real time, online
New Zealanders can now monitor air pollution in 150 locations throughout the country with just a click of a mouse.
No solution yet for Alexandra's high pollution
Installing giant wind machines to reduce air pollution in Alexandra is not economic or feasible, a report says.
Air pollution link to childhood behavioural problems
Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists on a US study suggesting a link between exposure to air pollution during pregnancy and later childhood behavioural problems. Also, brain cell implants that could… Audio
Ebola vaccine and pollution health effects
Dr Chris Smith with the latest science news; this week tests on a new vaccine for ebola, and studies linking air pollution to stroke and higher anxiety levels. Audio