New research suggests that being exposed to air pollution for long periods can have similar effects to smoking and aging.

The Indian government's exemption of a large percentage of coal-fired plants from installing pollution control systems has sparked criticism. Former Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh argues that ...

An air quality alert for northwest Minnesota has been extended to cover the entire state and run through Monday.

India exempts majority of thermal power plants from installing FGD systems to reduce SO2 emissions, sparking environmental ...

A study led by the University of York has found that sectors like shipping, aviation, and construction face much weaker legal ...

University of Utah researchers believe inflammation starts a months-long process that increases risk of aneurysm rupture.

University of Utah Health researchers have linked particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution with aneurysmal subarachnoid ...

The state of New Mexico is suing the U.S. Air Force over "forever chemical" pollution from a military base. The suit alleges ...

The devices, which also measure air temperature and humidity, are located at Bard near Red Hook, Mount Saint Mary College in ...

Bangladesh, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, is witnessing a troubling rise in lightning-related deaths.

Long-term exposure to air pollution, especially from traffic, may raise the risk of meningioma, a common brain tumour, according to a recent study.

Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave talk about a comet visiting from interstellar space, caterpillars that eat and break down plastic, and how animals' sense of smell varies by altitude.