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.

How do we know that air pollution causes problems? This is a tricky question, because air pollution is a hidden problem that acts as a trigger for many health problems.

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

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 ...

A look at the top 10 causes of toxic pollution in the world. We cover mining, lead smelting, battery acid recycling, pesticide manufacturing and others.

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

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.

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 ...

Delhi and its surrounding areas are experiencing severe air pollution with AQI levels crossing the hazardous 400 mark. This smoke-filled air is causing many respiratory problems to people ...

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 ...