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Arctic ice cores uncover how Roman lead pollution led to widespread IQ declines over 2,000 years ago, revealing impacts on ...

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The findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and ...

Jan. 17, 2025 — Atmospheric scientists show proposed 'geoengineering' effort to remove methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere could worse air quality while providing minimal ...

The Trump administration has appointed two industry insiders to oversee chemical regulations, amid a broader Republican push ...

Epidemiological studies have linked dirty air to dementia and other brain disorders. Now researchers are trying to determine ...

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A new book by pediatrician Debra Hendrickson (“The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change”) and a new study from the National Academy of Sciences on ...

A serious health risk affecting your lungs and heart. Whether you're experiencing respiratory distress or seeking preventive ...