Crisis Rises, Air Pollution Drops?
Armed conflict and economic recession in the Middle East brought an unexpected decline in air pollution, researchers say.
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Air Pollution Is Killing the Views in National Parks
So you finally made it to the top of the mountain. Enjoy the air up there.
Water-Pollution Rules for Power Plants Need an Update, Too
By air or water, pollution from power plants is a problem no matter which exit it takes.
Why Millions of Chinese-Made Solar Panels Sat Unused in Southern California Warehouses for Years
A panic over renewable energy and billions in subsidies turned the world’s biggest carbon emitter into the world’s largest solar panel maker nearly overnight—but that doesn't mean those panels were put to use.
Green Spaces Linked to Kids’ Cognitive Development
New Spanish research finds young brains develop faster if kids have more exposure to the natural world.
Is Air Pollution Even More Dangerous Than We’d Thought?
The current EPA restrictions on air pollution levels aren't low enough to protect people from the harmful effects of air pollution.
The Ugly Cycle of Air Pollution and Climate Change
More warming in the atmosphere means more stagnant days—and that means worse air pollution.
The (Air Pollution) Picture Improves at National Parks
Did I mention there were lots of steps at Moro Rock. I used to live in California’s Central…
Junk in the Air Even Worse than We Realized
Part of my youth was spent in the less fashionable western end of the Los Angeles metro area…
Fireworks: Beautiful, Thrilling … Toxic?
Several recent studies link fireworks to potential health or environmental problems, particularly when they're used in sports arenas or over bodies of water.