In a world flush with hazardous air pollutants, there is one that causes far more cancer than any other, one that is so widespread that nobody in the United States is safe from it.

The clue to what they do is in the name — air purifiers help clear the indoor air of dust, harmful chemicals, allergens and many other airborne pollutants. Some appliances even come with built ...

Less recognized has been the impact of the air we breathe indoors, even though we spend about 90% of our time inside, says Lindsey Burghardt, one of the authors of Air Quality Affects Early Childhood ...

The EPA has classified 188 chemicals as hazardous air pollutants, including benzene, mercury and methylene chloride. Any facility that releases 10 tons of a single hazardous air pollutant or 25 ...

The very best air purifiers for smoke are designed to filter out harmful microscopic particles, helping you breathe better. Here are our top recommendations for 2025.

Impact of Air Pollutants on Lung Function. One poster aimed to determine whether the joint effects of annual changes in ambient air pollutant levels are associated with lung function impairment. 4 ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation extended an air quality health advisory into Thursday, for New York City, Long Island, and nearby counties from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m ...

Exposure to concentrated micrograms of an air pollutant caused about 58% of those deaths, IQAir said. Exposure to micrograms of pollutants can contribute to and exacerbate health conditions ...

Autism May Be Caused by Air Pollution — Specifically, Car Exhaust, New Study Says Researchers found that exposure to vehicle emissions “can disrupt normal brain development” By ...

Areas of Wisconsin and northern Michigan are reporting "unhealthy" air quality levels. To check your state's air quality, visit AirNow's website, and plug in your zip code, city or state. Here's ...

Toxic Air Pollution in India and Pakistan Is “a National Disaster” When the air quality index hits 300, it’s considered an emergency. Delhi’s reached 1,185 this past week.