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…
Philadelphia air quality ranking worsens in annual report
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Houston area rises 1 spot, now No. 6 most-polluted city by ozone
The Houston-Pasadena region rose one spot and is now ranked No. 6 out of 226 metropolitan areas for…
Los Angeles-Long Beach the Most Ozone-polluted City in US
The 2026 “State of the Air” report reveals that 82% of Californians live in areas with failing air…
As a Plastic Waste Plant Violates Pollution Rules, Its Owner Makes the Case for a Second Location
Belching smoke from a new plastic waste processing plant in central Ohio has stirred opposition to an even…
After chemical industry lobbying, EPA considers dropping clean air protections for plastic waste recycling
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Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe
Only 14 per cent of cities worldwide breathe safe air, a drop from 17 per cent in the…
California proposes new air quality powers amid Trump rollbacks
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Scientists Find Sneaky Factor Impacts Brain Health, Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
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Scientists Find Sneaky Factor Impacts Brain Health, Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
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