Air pollution refers to a wide range of gases, liquids, and solids suspended in the atmosphere. Known to have harmful effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, these contaminants are now ...

People may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good.

Air pollution claims millions of lives annually, but its full impact on human health is only now coming into focus.

Air pollution is a growing health issue worldwide, and its impacts are often underestimated in aging societies like Japan. A ...

Meteorologists at the National Weather Service have issued a string of "air stagnation advisories" to warn residents to brace for increased levels of pollution due to the weather conditions.

Economic losses were in the billions. Pollution takes many forms in India, including the use of poorly-ventilated stoves and open fires for cooking inside dwellings. Photo by Mark Katzman. Air ...