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 Republic reader is concerned about the effects of air pollution on children, and wants to know how to push for change.

A local authority is calling on residents to help improve air quality and reduce pollution. Guildford Borough Council says Cleaner Air Day is a "chance for residents to learn about how they can tackle ...

New research has identified the mechanism by which air pollution damages the lungs’ self-cleaning system, leaving us vulnerable to infection. In doing so, it has also identified a way to reverse that ...

People living in areas of elevated air pollution may be at risk of more serious sleep apnea events, according to a large new study that spans multiple countries. However, being aware of your air ...

A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that air pollution can impact adolescent brain development. The analysis indicated that exposure to common air pollutants is associated with ...

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Lower wildfire activity and changing traffic patterns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic reduced air pollution in sensitive ...