We know inhaling polluted air harms our lungs—but what about our brains? According to compelling new research, pollution may put you at higher risk of being hospitalized for one of the most common ...

It's not just UV damage: Pollution and rising temperatures can cause everything from fine lines to eczema flare-ups. We asked experts how you can protect yourself. A woman's skin on her back is ...

America’s national parks are beloved for their extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural and historical significance. Visitors to our parks expect them to have clean air and healthy ecosystems, ...

For two decades, Margarita Garcia has been fighting to end pollution in her neighborhood. The 82-year-old retired hairdresser has white-streaked hair and a love for cracking jokes. She lives on the ...

A British vlogger shared a video raising concerns about Delhi's severe air pollution as a public health emergency, and ...

Across all ages, the 2025 report counts 232 million healthy years of life lost to air pollution in a year. Most of that burden comes from noncommunicable diseases, lasting conditions like heart ...

India’s air-quality crisis is deepened by unreliable data. Air quality measurement standards are looser than in places like the U.S., so that “moderate” readings often mask dangerous pollution levels.

Millions of Americans have been urged to watch out for unusual fatigue and palpitations amid concerns over high air pollution levels. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a series of air quality ...

Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Utah residents are familiar with the thick ...