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Do you know how many super polluters are on your doorstep? A first-of-its kind tool, from a group backed by former vice president and climate activist Al Gore, wants to show you just that. And the ...

NASA has published the first maps from its new space-based pollution instrument, TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution). Although you won't be shocked to learn it reveals higher ...

Air pollution is one of the leading causes of health complications and mortality worldwide, especially affecting lower-income groups, who tend to be more exposed and vulnerable. This study documents ...

For more than a quarter-century, the American Lung Association has taken the pulse of our nation’s air quality with its annual “State of the Air” report. Now, the 2025 edition has delivered a jarring ...

High intensity, high risk The researchers studied light pollution maps of the lower 48 US states and incorporated medical data about variables known or believed to be risk factors for AD in their ...

Light pollution, defined as the improper use and overexposure to artificial light at night, has emerged as a significant global environmental issue with far-reaching consequences. Research shows that ...