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

In several areas of the city, pollution levels were more than 50 times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended safe limit. Forecasts say the poor air quality will continue into ...

The photos illustrate diverse air pollution issues among the three countries. In Wales, pollutant concentrations are high near the Port Talbot steelworks, ...

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 ...

Air pollution causes 20% of premature deaths in Balkan cities, according to UN. The protestors and many activists group have called for collective action to deal with this menace. (Photo: AP) ...

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

Before President Nixon created the EPA in 1970, water and air pollution weren't federally regulated. The Trump administration is aiming to roll back environmental regulations and lay off EPA staff ...

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

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 ...

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.