Australia ranks among the best globally for air quality, but worsening climate change and extended bushfire seasons are impacting health through even low levels of air pollution, with particulate matter posing risks to both lung and brain health. Experts warn of cognitive issues from long-term exposure, with children and pregnant women being particularly vulnerable, and even brief exposure affecting focus and academic performance. While air pollution is a significant risk factor globally, Australia is urged not to be complacent, as wood heater smoke and industrial areas pose threats to health, necessitating better policies to reduce chronic pollution sources and prevent diseases like dementia and stroke.
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Kid Rock splits from fiance Audrey Berry after seven years of engagement
Kid Rock has reportedly split from his fiancee Audrey Berry after nearly eight years together, with sources revealing the breakup happened late last year. The musician, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, had largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight. The news comes after Kid Rock was seen with Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert in Washington DC, sparking speculation about his romantic life. Full Article
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