What to know about the new EPA rule on air pollution

A new rule by the EPA to no longer consider the economic cost of human health from two major air pollutants in its ...

The EPA is changing how it considers the costs and benefits of air pollution rules

The EPA won't consider the economic costs of harms to human health, at least for now. Legal and health experts are concerned ...

Indoor air pollution is a global health issue, not just a domestic heating one

When indoor air pollutants enter the lungs, they can trigger inflammation and place long-term strain on the heart and ...

EPA axes benefits from cost-benefit analysis for air pollution limits

Cost-benefit analysis has been a key component of EPA regulations. Any decision to raise or lower air quality standards or ...

Air pollution is making people more tired and sick, warns chest physician and reveals the hidden dangers

Rising air pollution has quietly turned into a serious health threat. Breathing in polluted air day after day doesn’t just ...

Childhood exposure to air pollution linked to poorer cognitive performance in later life

People across the globe, especially in low-income countries, continue to use solid fuels like coal, wood and plant waste for ...

Trump’s EPA Could Limit Its Own Ability to Use New Science to Strengthen Air Pollution Rules

In government records that have flown under the radar, the EPA is questioning its legal authority to revise pollution rules ...

Sulfate and carbon in fine air pollution tied to higher depression risk

Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter like PM2.5 components in polluted air can not only cause respiratory diseases, but also increase the risk of depression in older people, especially in ...
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Even a short-term exposure to air pollution can trigger neurological problems

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