Hydrogen-powered shipping could deliver $284 billion in annual health benefits
Global modeling suggests that replacing conventional marine fuels with hydrogen could sharply reduce pollution-related mortality while generating substantial…
Air pollution mixtures linked to higher early preterm birth risk
Pregnancy puts higher oxygen demands on the body, so expectant mothers breathe significantly more air over the course…
L.A. region begins the year with the smoggiest first 5 months in a decade
The first five months of 2026 in Southern California have been the smoggiest — with the highest number…
The Ozone Layer Is Healing, But There’s a Hidden Catch
Unexpected leaks from industrial chemicals are slowing the ozone layer’s recovery. Cutting these emissions could help the ozone…
Smog in Phoenix and Salt Lake City? The E.P.A. Is Blaming Asia.
For decades, Phoenix has struggled with smog that gets trapped in its bowl-like topography and is detrimental to…
Canadian wildfire pollution associated with increased stroke severity
Short-term surges in air pollution in New Jersey from the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with a higher…
Early pregnancy sulfur dioxide exposure raises odds of congenital limb defects
A large Chinese cohort study identifies early pregnancy as a sensitive window during which sulfur dioxide exposure is…
Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children
New findings from Ontario’s largest birth cohort reveal that sulfate and ammonium particles in fine air pollution may…
Study reveals how ozone exerts multi-organ effects by disturbing the lung-liver connection
Ozone pollution is rising worldwide, frequently exceeding safety thresholds in urban centers and industrial regions. Its health risks…
Healing Ozone Layer Could Trigger 40% More Global Warming
Healing the ozone layer protects us from UV rays, but it may also fuel far more global warming…