Pollution is a public health concern, and is considered to be any harmful material introduced to the environment. Many materials can cause such harm and are referred to as pollutants. Pollutants are ...

Exposure to wildfire smoke increases the odds of being diagnosed with dementia even more than exposure to other forms of air pollution, according to a landmark study of more than 1.2 million ...

Pollution has become a global health crisis, with its effects being felt across all age groups, especially in urban and industrialised areas. It leads to both short-term and long-term health problems, ...

But do you know if there are major climate polluters near you? Thanks to several publicly available mapping tools, it’s never been easier to find out. As environmental protections are being rolled ...

Traces of black carbon in snow can alter the light reaching plants, potentially shifting growth patterns and reshaping ...

Researchers have found racial disparities in how City of Austin residents are affected by pollution. Reports are showing a disproportionate amount of people of color are being sent to the emergency ...