When indoor air pollutants enter the lungs, they can trigger inflammation and place long-term strain on the heart and ...

In the stratosphere, ozone acts as a protective layer. But in the troposphere, at ground level, this colorless gas is incredibly harmful to human health and the environment in ways scientists are ...

Raleigh-Durham’s air quality is a mixed bag, a new report revealed. The Raleigh-Durham metro area set a new best-ever level for year-round particle pollution, but levels of ozone smog increased. This ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. TOPSHOT - A person wearing a face mask takes photos of the ...

Breathing polluted air—even at levels considered “safe”—may quietly damage your heart. A new study using advanced MRI scans found that people exposed to more air pollution showed early signs of ...

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 7: People cross 34th Street in Herald Square as heavy smoke fills the air on June 7, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) Almost half of Americans are ...