pepe_mac
pepe_mac t1_j856iqo wrote
Reply to Long-term air pollution exposure raises depression risk. Scientists observed statistically significant harmful associations between long-term exposure to elevated levels of air pollution and increased risk of late-life depression diagnosis by Wagamaga
Maybe it's me but a more plausible explanation is that people that live in more polluted areas also are more economically disadvantaged.
pepe_mac t1_j8yqdsn wrote
Reply to Globally, the total cost of energy for households has likely increased between 62.6% and 112.9% since Russia invaded Ukraine, say international researchers. An additional 78–141 million people worldwide could be pushed into extreme poverty as a result of these increases. by MistWeaver80
First this study was funded by China, so a cynic might argue that they have a vested interest in discouraging sanctions. If you read the article the increase only represents 4.6 - 6% increase in costs. What undoubtedly has pushed people into poverty is the rise of food, yes, in part due to fuel, but mainly because of Russia's impeding Ukrainian grain and Russian fertilizer.