Air Pollution

Air pollution is the contamination of air due to the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials.

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Study uncovers pre-cancerous link between air pollution exposure and lung cancer risk - EurekAlert!

Wildfires now the dominant contributor of unhealthy levels of air pollution for pregnant women in the US - EurekAlert!

Air pollution linked to spikes in rheumatoid arthritis activity and flare risk - EurekAlert!

Scientists reveal major blind spot over gardens and air pollution - EurekAlert!

Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows. Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutants.

Air pollution may alter how sperm genes function, major fertility study finds - EurekAlert!

Exposure to moderate levels of air pollution may cause heart damage - EurekAlert!

Air pollution may be harming your brain’s ‘encyclopedia’ - EurekAlert!

Scientists Use Smartwatch Data To Track the Hidden Health Effects of Air Pollution

Mount Sinai experts to present new research on AI model that predicts lung nodule risk, impact of air pollution during pregnancy, and more at ATS 2026 International Conference - EurekAlert!

Climate catch-22: Cleaning up air pollution could speed key Atlantic current decline

Cleaning up air pollution could weaken vital AMOC ocean current

Cutting air pollution may unexpectedly reshape ocean fertility and climate feedbacks - EurekAlert!

London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution

Air pollution from wildfires linked to higher rate of stroke - EurekAlert!

Air Pollution Is Wreaking Havoc on Ants, And The Effects Are Alarming

Report: Data centers’ air pollution associated with lung issues, death

Air pollution linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk in 28 million older Americans

Scientists measure air pollution from reentering SpaceX rocket in real-time: 'It's never been done before'

Air pollution may directly contribute to Alzheimer’s disease - EurekAlert!