In the era before pollution regulations, American cities were plagued by unchecked industrial growth that severely impacted ...

Breathing polluted air—even at levels considered “safe”—may quietly damage your heart. A new study using advanced MRI scans found that people exposed to more air pollution showed early signs of ...

Los Angeles has struggled with air pollution problems since before smog became a term. In 1943, smog covered the city so thickly that residents thought they were under a chemical attack. The ...

Extreme heat is making air pollution worse, scientists say. And President Trump’s regulatory rollbacks could drive air ...

Early one October afternoon in 2023, thick gray smoke drifted across Sheffield's western skyline. As much of the city became ...

The American Lung Association report finds that climate events are causing more people in the U.S. to breathe toxic air even as other pollution falls.

A new study reveals that air pollution, traditional herbal medicines and other environmental exposures are linked to genetic mutations that may contribute to the development of lung cancer in people ...