Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, thanks to the overwhelming rise in production of disposable plastic products. Plastic pollution is most visible in ...

A new study sheds light on the biological underpinnings that may explain the association between air pollution and the development of dementia. Investigators found that high levels of homocysteine and ...

Most of us are aware of the manmade plastic pollution that ends up in the world’s oceans and washes up on its shores: the straws, bags, and balloons that regularly harm marine life. Ghost gear has a ...

Only 3 percent of the world’s cities meet World Health Organization air quality standards. And yet research shows exposure to air pollution puts people at an increased risk of mental health outcomes ...

Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates that every person on the planet generates an average of 1.6 pounds (0.74 kilograms) of plastic waste daily. To ...

Most people think air pollution mainly affects the lungs. Dirty air is often associated with coughing, asthma, breathing ...

Every year, the ocean quietly reminds us of the damage we have done. On Mediterranean beaches, locals often find strange, fibrous balls of dried seagrass known as “Neptune balls.” At first glance, ...

Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer ...

Smoke from the Green Fire and other wildfires burning in and near Shasta County are polluting the air over the North State. The Shasta County Air Quality Management District and Shasta County Health ...

An international study published across 34 countries shows that the biological age of the brain can be accelerated or delayed by environmental risk (air pollution, public housing conditions) and ...

Delhi has activated GRAP Stage I after AQI entered the poor category. Here’s what changes for vehicles, construction, generators and eateries.