Government officials and advocates used them to help communities disproportionately affected by climate change and pollution.

Pollution regulations began after the Environmental Protection Agency formed in 1970. The Trump administration has recently ...

Air pollution is a major health concern worldwide ... These fine particles or chemicals in the atmosphere threaten the environment and the health of living organisms. New Delhi (India) and ...

Democratic countries tend to be rated "greener," or more environmentally friendly, compared to other countries—but this may ...

In a sweeping new study of more than 13,000 urban areas worldwide, researchers have mapped air pollution levels and carbon dioxide emissions, providing comprehensive global analysis of urban ...

Landrigan said the observatory will explore convening a biennial global conference to bring together U.N. agencies, governments, and individuals to focus on pollution control strategies and disease ...

Talkatora industrial area led the pollution chart with an average AQI of 338 (‘very poor’), much above Tuesday’s 255. Similarly, Gomti Nagar and Kukrail forest area recorded an average AQI ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standard is 12 micrograms per cubic meter, and the World Health Organization’s recommended guideline is 5. “Clearly, current EPA air pollution standards are ...

In a sweeping new study of more than 13,000 urban areas worldwide, researchers have mapped air pollution levels and carbon dioxide emissions, providing comprehensive global analysis of urban ...