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Here's How Climate Change Can Cause More Air Pollution (All By Itself)
By Sara G. Miller published
Not only does air pollution trap sunlight and cause climate change, but the relationship also works the other way: Rising temperatures increase levels of air pollution.
'The Blob' in Pacific Ocean Linked to Spike in Ozone
By Tia Ghose published
The "blob," a patch of warm water that sat off the Pacific Coast between 2014 and 2015, caused higher ozone levels throughout the western region of the United States, new research finds.
Al Gore: 'Horrific' Health Risks from Climate, But 'We Have Solutions'
By Sara G. Miller published
The health risks of climate change, and their potential solutions, were discussed here today in Atlanta.
Mystery Solved! Cause of London's 1952 'Killer Fog' Revealed
By Kacey Deamer published
Despite the death of thousands, the killer fog has largely remained a mystery for decades.
Beautiful Earth Visualization Shows the World's Weather in Motion
By Tia Ghose published
A gorgeous visualization reveals the world's wind and weather patterns by drawing on data from supercomputers around the world.
Living Near a Fracking Site May Increase Your Risk of Asthma
By Sara G. Miller published
Living close to a site used for hydraulic fracturing, also called fracking, may increase a person's risk of developing asthma, a new study finds.
'See' What You Breathe with New Air-Quality Monitor
By Elizabeth Goldbaum published
A new gadget can help people identify pollutants — some smaller than the width of a hair — in their homes.
China's Latest 'Airpocalypse' Seen from Space
By Elizabeth Newbern published
Northeastern China is covered in hazy pollution clouds, according to satellite images taken by NASA, which have created health hazards for many Chinese citizens.
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