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A map of the globe reveals formaldehyde gas in the atmosphere from fires and forest hydrocarbon emissions in September 2013.

Trees: Unlikely Culprits in Ozone Pollution

By Stephanie Pappas published 23 July 14

Broccoli Brew Eases Air Pollution Effect, But Is This Detox?

By Christopher Wanjek published 27 June 14

A broccoli concoction showed promise in a recent study in fighting one harmful effect of air pollution, but that doesn't mean that broccoli can "detox" the body.

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2014 Beach Report: 'Superstar' Seashores & Worst 'Repeat Offenders'

By Denise Chow published 26 June 14

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1 in 10 US Beaches Not Fit for Swimming

By Megan Gannon published 26 June 14

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Creatures Living on Tiny Ocean Plastic May Be Cleaning our Seas (Op-Ed)

By Julia Reisser published 19 June 14

Opinion New research published today shows that these microplastics are also home to marine life, some of which could be helping to clean up the oceans.

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Benchmarking Carbon Pollution From 100 Top Power Producers (Op-Ed)

By Dave Hawkins published 29 May 14

Opinion Some of the top polluters in the U.S. are changing to cleaner energy — a trend that should accelerate with new U.S. standards.

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Olive Oil Could Protect Heart from Smog

By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 20 May 14

Olive oil could help protect against heart disease, a small new study suggests, but some experts remain skeptical of the link.

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China's 'Great Wall of Dust' Seen From Space

By Stephanie Pappas published 25 April 14

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Asian Pollution Boosts Pacific Storm Power

By Becky Oskin published 14 April 14

Pollution from China's coal-burning power plants is pumping up winter storms over the northwest Pacific Ocean and changing North America's weather, a new study finds.

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