Lightning is an incredible display of the power of nature, but a new study shows this natural phenomenon has more benefits for our world than previously thought. Researchers from Penn State University analyzed atmospheric measurements from a NASA jet and found that lightning … [Read more...] about Researchers identify lightning as huge source of air-purifying chemicals
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7 Plants with super air-purifying powers
Houseplants are all great natural indoor air purifiers, but some are especially effective for improving indoor air quality. Here are seven houseplant varieties that are ideal for cleaning your home’s air. English ivy. This vine is easy to care for and helps prevent mold … [Read more...] about 7 Plants with super air-purifying powers
Student science project convinces school district to switch to electric buses
Miami-Dade County Public Schools will convert all their diesel school buses to all-electric models by the end of 2021. This change has great environmental and public health benefits, but it wouldn't have happened without the help of Holly Thorpe, a local middle school … [Read more...] about Student science project convinces school district to switch to electric buses
COVID-19 lockdown: Cleaner air in UK relieves asthma symptoms for millions
Reduced human activity during the coronavirus lockdown doesn’t just make for cleaner skies. According to the British Lung Foundation, the lockdown has led two million people in the UK with respiratory conditions, such as asthma, to experience reduced symptoms. A survey, by the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 lockdown: Cleaner air in UK relieves asthma symptoms for millions
Residents of Punjab see tops of Himalayas for the first time in 30 years
After 21 days in lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19, residents in Jalandhar, Punjab were rewarded with a view not seen in 30 years: the tops of the Himalayan mountain range. Reduced smog and pollution due to national shutdowns have revealed the tops of the mountains, … [Read more...] about Residents of Punjab see tops of Himalayas for the first time in 30 years
