Most of the world's population is exposed to polluted air, and for those living in cities with chronically bad air, the smog ...

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are improving weather forecasting models so that they better represent air ...

Long-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10, NO2 and ozone (O3) air pollution is associated with more hospital admissions for lower respiratory tract infections in adults.

"Freedom to Breathe" campaign was launched in Allegheny County by the Black Appalachian Coalition to address air pollution in ...

These immediate harmful effects of pollution are well-documented and much talked about. What gets less attention is the ...

People’s ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to air pollution.

Scientists discovered that even a few hours of exposure to air pollution reduces focus, makes emotions harder to read, and weakens selective attention. These cognitive impairments could impact daily ...

Reducing sulphur in the air may inadvertently increase natural emissions of methane from wetlands such as peatlands and swamps, a new study has found. The resulting additional future release of 20-34 ...

Air pollution is fuelling a rise in the commonest form of lung cancer among non-smokers, hitting women and people in ...

Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Economic Survey 2024-25: Read live updates here The Economic Survey recognises air pollution as a major concern for north India, especially for people in the Delhi NCR region where unhealthy air ...