Air pollution has been convincingly linked to respiratory illnesses, while run-off from industries has not only diminished ...

Hot weather, humidity, and pollution are some of the major factors that affect the lungs in summer. Rising temperature puts strain on the lungs, which can make breathing more difficult than usual.

You might think of lung cancer as a "smoker's disease," but new research suggests that isn't the case at all. Instead, there are several factors that have been tied to genetic mutations which can ...

A study shows for the first time the relationship between this disease and the damage caused to DNA by breathing pollution. One-quarter of lung cancer cases occur in people who have never smoked. What ...

Researchers argue that exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) may affect cognitive function and intelligence, potentially causing large population-level losses in global IQ. Using ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

EDF’s Air Tracker combines air pollution data and weather forecasting to reveal what pollutants are in the air and where they may be coming from.

Jacksonville's air quality grade dropped from "A" to "B" due to increased ozone smog and particle pollution, according to the American Lung Association. The city's air quality was recently designated ...

Air pollution is the latest environmental crisis causing havoc across Iran. Large parts of the country are already suffering from a drought, one of the worst in decades. Its wetlands are dry, and its ...

The air inside your home may be five times dirtier than the air outside and this issue worsens in winter. I asked air quality specialists about common culprits for indoor air pollution Pamela is a ...

Air pollution is the latest environmental crisis causing havoc across Iran. Large parts of the country are already suffering from a drought, one of the worst in decades. Its wetlands are dry, and its ...