Researchers have found that the rates of pollution falling from the sky onto Washington state's Puget Sound are far lower -- some by as much as 99 percent -- than earlier estimates. Despite the ...

Noise pollution has been shown to cause physical and behavioral changes in marine life, especially in dolphins and whales, which rely on sound for daily activities. Now a new study found that squid, ...

Noise barriers made from trees and other plants can provide a respite from unwanted noise pollution. When strategically placed by a roadway, in a backyard, or in a park, trees help reduce pesky noises ...