The health effects linked to particulate pollution exposure have been studied and documented for decades. These effects include respiratory and cardiovascular health problems and premature death. The ...

Study sheds new light on the adverse health effects of air pollution: hydrogen peroxide production of fine particles may not be as important as previously assumed “Based on our simulations, we think ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

New research explores the risk factors for lung disease in firefighters who were exposed to particulate matter when responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) on September 11, 2001, as ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers discuss the development of a low-cost air pollution measurement system and validate the system by measuring particulate matter levels ...

The announcement marks the first update to the standards in 12 years. The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule on Wednesday to significantly reduce the level of air pollution known as ...

WASHINGTON — A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends public health officials and other local and regional agencies take action to mitigate exposure ...

The Environmental Protection Agency released the final version of a much-anticipated rule on Wednesday that tightens restrictions on fine particulate matter — one of the most pervasive and dangerous ...

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers investigated the sex-stratified effects of childhood exposure to ambient air pollutants, such as particulate matter with a ...

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