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Air Pollution Particles Linked To Alzheimer's And Parkinson's In Young Children

Evidence of tiny particles from air pollution has been discovered in the brainstems of children and young adults. The Guardian has reported that these nanoparticles can cause damage that may lead to conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.  The research is published in the journal Environmental Research.     AFP The Guardian was reported as saying, “If the groundbreaking discovery is confirmed …

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Uber engineer speaks out on company’s $186M campaign, says it’ll hurt drivers

As Uber has poured tens of millions of dollars into a California ballot measure to avoid classifying its drivers as employees, one engineer from inside the ride-hailing company spoke out against this campaign on Tuesday. In an op-ed published by TechCrunch, Kurt Nelson said Uber doesn’t have drivers’ interests in mind. “Uber works because it’s cheap and it’s quick,” Nelson …

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