Pollution

A new study looks at how zoning policies, which have long been used to reinforce inequality, are being repurposed to promote environmental justice.

Authorities in Mexico City declared an environmental emergency on Tuesday after pollution reached potentially hazardous levels.

A new report finds that inhaling air pollution doesn't just impact the heart and lungs: It can damage all parts of the body, and cause or worsen diseases.

Two women wear face masks on May 16th, 2019, in Mexico City, Mexico.

The National Parks Conservation Association's new report recommends mitigating pollution and transitioning to clean energy, with an emphasis on fair solutions.

California's cities have long been plagued by smog, but now some of the state's cleanest air is being polluted by smoke from climate change-fueled wildfires.

Could it provide a path to bipartisan—and inclusive—climate change legislation?

The Carnival Sensation cruise ship is seen at Port Miami on April 18th, 2019, in Miami, Florida.

The study shows that the chemical reaction used in diesel filters can increase the presence of nitrogen dioxide—and worsen common allergic reactions.

Six states are restricting lawsuits against concentrated animal feeding operations in ways that will disproportionately affect low-income communities.

The EPA's Office of Inspector General issued an emergency alert on Monday warning about data discrepancies concerning toxic chemical releases.

A green sign demarcates London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone as the charge comes into effect on April 8th, 2019, in London, England.

The new panel put out a new report Thursday calling for better communication and coordination for climate change policy.

A new book documents the plastic pollution crisis, the affect of that pollution on wildlife and people, and initiatives that have been created to tackle the problem.

During a hearing, the EPA's top official for enforcement defended the agency's low performance figures.

A working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates that higher levels of pollution can lead to behavioral and academic problems.

The NRDC hopes its new research into municipal pollution can help organizers push for sound, equitable policy.

A new study has cast doubt on the extent to which mesophotic reefs may be a refuge for shallower species hit by overfishing, warming waters, and extreme weather.

North Carolina has acutely felt the downside of a massive, environmentally damaging pork production industry, but a better model may be emerging.

The contaminated beaches that researchers studied in the Mediterranean are crucial nesting sites for both green and loggerhead sea turtles.

New research suggests that corporations pollute more when there aren't local papers to hold them accountable.

The small city set a new national precedent in the fight against chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, which caused major danger to the atmosphere.

The Our Ocean Conference generated 287 pledges in bilateral and multilateral agreements between governments, the private sector, civil society organizations, and philanthropic foundations that are valued at more than $10 billion.

A new report estimates that remediating contaminated small water systems could cost up to $666 a year per person.