Air pollution may promote asthma and worsen lung diseases by altering immune regulation and increasing oxidative stress, according to recent research on mice.

Researchers from University College London and King's College London published a study in The Lancet Healthy Longevity that identified the ages of 45 to 69 as a critical window during which air ...

Air pollution is a global health concern, with over 90% of the world's population breathing air that exceeds World Health ...

According to the American Lung Association, air pollution levels can increase significantly—by as much as 42%—on the Fourth of July due to smoke produced by fireworks.

Trade measures key to success of global regulations to curb plastic pollution The briefing note focuses on monomers and polymers that make the most problematic—single-use plastics (SUPs).

In a remarkable advancement for soil science, researchers from Japan have developed a novel method for estimating microbial biomass using water-extractable organic matter (WEOM) from air-dried soils.

Ministries urge ant prevention measures SWEET TOOTH: Black cocoa ants are attracted to sweet foods, so split fruits should be removed to prevent their proliferation, as well as branches with sooty ...

LAHORE: In response to ongoing torrential rains across Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday alerted all departments to adopt all-out measures to prevent urban flooding and ensure public ...

Kalyan Reports First Dengue Death Of The Year; KDMC Steps Up Preventive Measures The deceased has been identified as Vilas Mhatre, a resident of Beturkarpada in Kalyan.

And unlike our relatively steady exposure to ambient air pollution, exposure to wildfire smoke is spiky, coming in bursts, with pauses in between.