Long-term use of coal, wood, or charcoal for cooking is associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to a study presented today at ESC Congress 2018(1).

Of the many well-documented risks of dirty air, one potential danger is lesser known: chronic kidney disease.

Scientists Call for Proactive Investments in Health Care Infrastructure

Harmful algae isn’t just a problem for high-profile bodies of water – it poses serious, toxic threats in small ponds and lakes as well, new research has found.

In the ocean, a little bit of metal can go a long way.

The U.S. coal power plant fleet has been shrinking for years, with the official tally of coal plants closed exceeding those still open as of late last year. Another 43 gigawatts, or about 18 percent of the remaining 249 gigawatts of capacity, is expected to close by 2030.  

International team of experts from Mainz, London and Cleveland reports on mechanisms that cause vascular damage.

Affordable indoor air quality monitors for the home can be worth the purchase, a recent product evaluation revealed, but all of the monitors tested by researchers were found to have either underreported or missed the presence of very small particles that can penetrate deeply into the lungs.

Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year, according to a new study from a team of leading environmental engineers and public health researchers. Better air quality could lead to a significant extension of lifespans around the world.

The study also shows that residential proximity to agricultural areas is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.