Air pollution appears to cause or contribute to a variety of health conditions. The effects of air pollution on a person’s health can range from mild breathing difficulties to severe cardiovascular ...

Communities in Washington hit hardest by climate change may soon get state funding to improve air quality. Washington’s Department of Ecology is launching a new grant program this week to fund local ...

Short-term exposure to air pollution can trigger issues like cognitive impairment, anxiety, and even stroke due to ...

Thirdhand smoke stays on surfaces and slowly pollutes indoor air long after smoking stops within indoor environments.

Air pollution is one of the world's greatest public health threats, reducing global life expectancy more than smoking, alcohol or childhood malnutrition. Recent studies estimate that fine particulate ...

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Leer en español. From the urban sprawl of Houston to the ...

The pandemic and recent wildfires have shown how unhealthy indoor air can be. But scientific and governmental inertia have slowed the necessary remedies. By Apoorva Mandavilli In early 2020, the world ...

BREATHE Metro Manila (BMM), a coalition of air quality experts, has urged local government units (LGUs) to adopt real-time monitoring systems as air pollution levels in Philippine cities exceed health ...

Breathing polluted air in Indian cities is a serious concern. Choosing the right mask is crucial for protection. N95, KN95, and FFP2 respirators are recommended for their high filtration and snug fit.

The Interstate 5 Bridge stretches across a hazy Columbia River on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2022, as seen from the Vancouver Waterfront. Smoke from the Nakia Creek Fire and a morning layer of fog pushed air ...