One of the key changes proposed is the establishment of “cumulative impact” scores. They would represent the totality of ...

What do residents of urban areas, the business and manufacturing, and the agriculture sector have in common? Each plays a pivotal role in enhancing water quality. There are two primary sources of ...

Sediment cores from the Aegean Sea reveal that human-driven lead contamination began 5,200 years ago—much earlier than expected. This pollution is tied to shifts in economy and land use, culminating ...

A new study finds that short-term air pollution exposure harms brain function, reducing focus and emotion recognition.

Dementia risk has been linked to air pollution exposure — particularly PM2.5 exposure — through a growing body of medical research.

The study of marine biogeochemical cycles has historically concentrated on natural components, but the growing understanding of the complex relationships ...

Understanding Air Pollution and Its Global Impact Air pollution refers to harmful substances introduced into the atmosphere, ...

EPA said it will consider a new structure for the Office of Environmental Justice, which was formed during the Biden administration.

People's ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution, potentially making everyday activities, such as the ...

People’s ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to air pollution.

A new study reveals short-term exposure to air pollution can impair emotional intelligence and focus, making everyday activities more challenging. Researchers found that air pollution affects ...

Scientists discovered that even a few hours of exposure to air pollution reduces focus, makes emotions harder to read, and weakens selective attention. These cognitive impairments could impact daily ...