The global shift to electric vehicles necessitates the expansion of Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations, yet the related environmental and public health impacts remain unclear. Here, we report that the power cabinet at DCFC stations emit fine particulate matter (PM2.5). We collected integrated filter samples from 50 DCFC stations across 47 cities in Los Angeles County, California. The daily

IntroductionGreen spaces and blue spaces associate positively with mental health outcomes. However, research on their effects within the perinatal population is limited. The unique needs and circumstances of this group and their increased risk for poor mental health underscore the importance of understanding their relationship with their immediate physical environments. The current study investigates

In the context of climate change, various countries/regions across East Asia have witnessed severe ground-level ozone (O3) pollution, which poses potential health risks to the public. The complex relationships between O3 and its drivers, including the precursors and meteorological variables, are not yet fully understood. Revealing the impact of multiple drivers on O3 is crucial for providing evidence-based

BackgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence has risen steadily in California (CA) over several decades, with environmental factors like air pollution (AP) increasingly implicated. This study investigates associations between prenatal exposure to both criteria AP and traffic-related air toxics and ASD risk for 1990–2018 births. MethodsUtilizing CA Department of Public Health birth registry data

BackgroundEvidence connecting extreme heat to maternal and newborn health outcomes is needed at country level, especially in tropical areas. DHIS2 (District Health Information Software 2) collects aggregated population health data by health zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). MethodsDrawing from DHIS2 records of 22·7 million DRC births 2018–2023, spatio-temporal modeling assessed associations

Plague, a disease influenced by climatic and social factors, has historically caused devastating disasters in China. However, limited data availability has hindered our understanding of the relationship between climate, social conditions, and plague. Here we address a critical data gap by collecting and digitizing county-level plague grade data from China during 1754–1949 together with socio-climatic

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are ubiquitous flame retardants and/or plasticizers, raising concerns regarding their possible neurodevelopmental toxicity.

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The pervassive release of tire and road wear particles (TRWPs) introduces the tire additive 6PPD and its biologically active derivative, 6PPD-quinone (6PPD-Q), into the environment, with soil serving as the primary sink. However, at present their fate in soil is largely unknown. This study considered the transformation kinetics and products (TPs) of 6PPD and 6PPD-Q under different soil conditions.

The associations of PM2.5 mass and various adverse health outcomes have been widely investigated. However, fewer studies focused on the potential health impacts of PM2.5 components, especially for dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases (AD).

The authors regret that the description of the novel species does not fully comply with Rules 27 and 30 of the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes (ICNP) [1].

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with increasing prevalence. While genetics play a strong causal role, among environmental factors, air pollution (AP) exposure in pregnancy and infancy has been strongly endorsed as a risk factor. However, potential multigenerational impacts through the exposure of the grandmother during her pregnancy remain unexplored.

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Noise pollution has been linked to impaired development in a variety of language-related skills in laboratory settings. While studies have focused on school environments, residential noise exposure’s impact remains underexplored.