Latest about Air pollution
8 Ways That Air Pollution Can Harm Your Health
Toxic air can take an unexpected toll on physical and mental health.
Air Pollution May Make Solar Panels Less Efficient
From inefficient grids, shortfalls in policy, and even an eclipse, solar-energy collection faces no shortage of hurdles. Scientists have discovered another stumbling block: air pollution.
Why 'Greener' Gas-Powered Vehicles Aren't As Clean As You Think
So called "cleaner" gas-powered cars still emit pollutants that eventually turn into harmful particulate matter in the atmosphere, new research shows.
New Pollution Map Offers Unprecedented View of City's Air Quality
The new map for the city of Oakland, California, offers the highest-resolution view to date of air quality on a block-by-block basis.
Trouble Sleeping? Air Pollution Could Be the Culprit
People in a new study who lived in areas with high levels of air pollution slept worse.
Device Purifies Air and Creates Energy All at the Same Time
A small innovation could have a big impact on air pollution.
Nearly 2 Million Kids Die from Pollution Each Year
More than a quarter of deaths in children under age 5 worldwide are tied to polluted environments, such as contaminated water and smoggy air.
Climate Change Could Have Wide-Ranging Effects on Mental Health
Climate change may have surprising and wide-ranging effects on mental health, experts say.
