New research suggests that being exposed to air pollution for long periods can have similar effects to smoking and aging.

Following a July 14 chemical leak at GFS Chemicals, data shows the plant's pollution risk ratings have been much higher than industry averages.

Officials have issued an air quality alert for around 10 million Americans, telling them to minimize outdoor activities and ...

The state of New Mexico is suing the U.S. Air Force over "forever chemical" pollution from a military base. The suit alleges ...

Freeway north of LA is the focus of an updated air quality alert reported at 5:03 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather ...

If you’ve been outside on a smoggy day, you’ve probably noticed that your body reacts poorly to bad air quality. Maybe you coughed, or got a headache. But what actually happens to your body when you ...

Many communities in Arizona, Michigan, Illinois, New York and across North America are experiencing poor air quality due to ...

Clues from another dry spell 6,000 years ago are helping scientists understand what’s driving the latest one, and why it’s ...

The history of environmental protection and management in Nigeria started as far back as 1988 when a foreign toxic waste dump was discovered in the port town of Koko in Delta State. It was at the time ...

For years, toxic "forever chemicals" from a US Air Force base in New Mexico have contaminated local water and farmland—now, ...

Navi Mumbai: A sense of panic and discomfort swept across the Juinagar area late Sunday night as residents were overwhelmed by a strong chemical stench that lingered in the air from around 10:15 PM.

Although there is not yet enough data to document chronic exposure, readings taken in South County indicate cause for concern ...