The threat posed by air pollution is more significant than many people may realize. According to the World Health Organization, almost 99 percent of the global population breathes air that exceeds ...

A team digging into PM2.5 — those tiny particles linked to breathing issues — is now looking at whether vitamin C has anything to do with how our lungs handle everyday pollution.

Use these tips to reduce indoor air pollution at home. Everyday pollutants can be introduced into the air of your home in a ...

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Steve Curwood ...

In a large U.K.-based study, people who ate more fruit showed smaller declines in lung function linked to air pollution. The study compared fine particulate exposure (PM₂.₅) with lung capacity (FEV₁), ...

) are often hailed as a key solution to reducing pollution and combating climate change. Unlike traditional gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles, electric cars run on electricity, a cleaner and more ...

Microscopic airborne particles known as PM2.5 contribute to 100,000 premature deaths in the United States each year. A new ...

Experts fear consequences will include health complications, stalled industry, a society further disconnected from science ...