Air pollution
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Air Pollution Kills More than 3 Million People Globally Every Year
By Charles Q. Choi published
Outdoor air pollution kills 3.3 million people around the world every year, according to a new study.
Fourth of July Downer: Fireworks Cause Spike in Air Pollution
By Rachael Rettner published
Fireworks are a beloved tradition of the Fourth of July, but the colorful displays also bring a spike in air pollution, a new study shows.
Air Pollution May Shrink the Brain, Study Suggests
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
People who breathe polluted air every day may have smaller brains, and a higher risk for "silent strokes," researchers say.
Cleaner Air Really Does Improve Kids' Lung Health
By Cari Nierenberg published
In California, tougher rules about air pollution are linked with better lung health in children, a large new study finds.
Cities Birth More Thunderstorms Than Rural Areas
By Becky Oskin published
Hot and humid cities can birth more summer thunderstorms than rural areas in the Southeast.
Utah Suicides Linked to Air Pollution
By Stephanie Pappas published
Suicides correlate with air pollution levels in Salt Lake county, Utah, adding to a small but growing body of research that suggests that environmental factors influence suicide risk.
Fires Intensified Deadly Tornado Outbreak
By Becky Oskin published
One of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history was strengthened by smoke from burning farmlands in Central America, a new study suggests.
Coolest Eco-Friendly Technologies at CES 2015
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Sin City just got a little greener.
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