Air Pollution

Human-Induced Air Pollution Claims Over 2 Million Lives Per Year

Outdoor air pollution caused by humans is currently responsible for over two million deaths per year, according to a new study, highlighting the effects of humans and downplaying the role of natural climate change.

Causes of Autism During Pregnancy: Air Pollution Doubles the Risk - Study

Prospective parents have a verifiable cause for concern regarding their prenatal child's chances of being born with autism. A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health found that, depending on levels of air pollution, and the kinds of pollutants in the air, an unborn child's risk of developing autism can skyrocket to as much as 50 percent.

Study Shows Coral Bed Growth Slowed by Air Pollution

A new study shows that pollution particles in the air are responsible for slowed growth for the ocean's coral beds.

Beijing, Chinese Meet New 2013 Lunar Year Smothered in Smog

The Chinese New Year begins tomorrow on February 10, but there may be little to celebrate in China's cities. For the past three weeks, Beijing residents have been gasping for air as thick smog so bad that it's been literally off the charts.