The U.K. set a precedent for listing toxic pollution as a cause of death. It’s the catalyst we need to hold polluters accountable.

Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. Fine particles in the ...

LONDONAir pollution is a leading cause of lung cancer, according to a new report from the cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), confirming what many have long suspected of inhaling ...

Over 91,000 people in the US die early every year due to air pollution from oil and gas, says a new study. Along with premature deaths, dirty air from fossil fuels was linked to 10,350 pre-term births ...

Deadly air pollution comes from surprising sources, but toxicity of different types is still up in the air.

Exposure to high concentrations of air pollution may worsen Alzheimer's disease (AD) by accelerating the buildup of toxic ...

About 9,000 pupils from 28 schools have taken part in a project to raise awareness of air pollution in a Berkshire town. The ...

What is the cause of these cancers? A study analyzing genetic alterations in tumors of 871 non-smokers from four continents points to air pollution as one of the possible causes.

Utah environmental organizations are teaming up with state legislators to allow medical professionals to list air pollution as a formal cause of death on a death certificate.

Underlying causes of Delhi’s air pollution problems Date: November 1, 2015 Source: University of Surrey Summary: A new study has described how Delhi suffers a toxic blend of geography, growth ...

It’s official: Breathing dirty air causes lung cancer. The World Health Organization on Thursday declared air pollution a human carcinogen like tobacco smoke, asbestos and arsenic, calling it a ...