Even at levels safe for humans, air pollution can disrupt the way some insects communicate with plants, and with each other.

Farmworker Rajendra Kamble points to the white-tiled floor of his house whenever someone asks about his worsening health. By evening, the tiles turn grey with soot from the burning of agricultural ...

Air pollution is a global health concern, with over 90% of the world's population breathing air that exceeds World Health Organization safety standards. Fine and coarse particulate matter are ...

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 ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. When George Thurston leaves his cottage in ...

Breathing indoor air pollution during childhood tends to be linked to worse memory in older adulthood. A new study suggests that improving access to clean energy early in life might help protect the ...

Rust-orange shipping containers loom over Sade Hogue’s yard in Settegast, overshadowing dozens of northeast Houston homes soaked in some of Texas’ dirtiest air. The makeshift wall blocks her view of ...