Australian scientists have developed new technology that is set to have a real impact in combating this widespread problem.
Microplastics have become a global threat that has the potential to disrupt human health on a massive scale. Scientists make ...
As cities worldwide crack down on diesel vehicle emissions, a more insidious form of air pollution has been quietly growing ...
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh.
In the Jan. 30 ruling, the European Court of Human Rights faulted Italy for not dealing with the dumping, burying and burning ...
A study by the University of Southampton has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust.
A team of researchers say they want to look at what exposure to toxins from thousands of burned structures does to people ...
People may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good, ...
Researchers find that tiny plastic particles increase the absorption of environmental arsenic and pesticides in lettuce and human intestinal cells, raising new safety concerns about plastic pollution.
Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles can greatly increase how much toxic chemicals enter plants and human cells.
Recent studies reveal strong links between air pollution and deposits in the brain, even in areas with low pollution levels.