Study Links Ozone Pollution, Death Rates
Nov 16th, 2004 · A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds a link between premature death and smog levels. NPR's Allison Aubrey reports.
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Panel Calls for Overhaul of U.S. Oceans Policy
Sep 21st, 2004 · A government-appointed panel says overfishing and pollution are among the most serious problems facing the world's oceans. The panel calls for an overhaul of U.S. ocean policies and for the creation of a council within the White House to oversee management. Hear NPR's Allison Aubrey.
Pollution's Long-Term Effects on Pre-Teens' Lungs
Sep 8th, 2004 · A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine this week indicates that current levels of air pollution have chronic adverse effects on lung development in children aged 10 to 18. The large study's authors conclude that the exposure leads to clinically significant deficits in adult lung function. NPR's Richard Harris reports.
'Green' Roofs Sprout Up All Over
Jun 23rd, 2004 · The idea of "green" roofs -- covering the tops of buildings with plants, trees and grasses -- is as ancient as Mesopotamia. Touted as a solution to pollution and other environmental problems, they're increasingly showing up around the country. NPR's Ketzel Levine reports.
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