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Being exposed to lingering fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) from wildfire smoke can have health effects for up to three months afterwards, well beyond the couple of days that previous studies have ...

Scientists have uncovered new evidence that fireworks can pollute both the air and water in ways that extend beyond the ...

Scientists know relatively little about particles released into the air when a vehicle driver brakes, though evidence suggests that those particles may be more harmful to health than particles exiting ...

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Plastic particles recovered from human blood carry chemical additives, including phthalates and bisphenols, that regulatory agencies have linked to immune-system damage and other chronic health ...

Particles play a crucial role in climate regulation, influencing processes such as cloud formation and radiation balance. Traditionally, research in urban environments has focused largely on primary ...

Just after this year's Diwali celebrations, the skies of the Delhi-NCR region filled with a thick, menacing haze. According to IQAir, New Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 442 right after ...

For millions of people, tea is a symbol of comfort, relaxation, and wellness. But what if that soothing cup of tea is also delivering billions of microscopic plastic particles into your body with ...

Scientists know relatively little about particles released into the air when a vehicle driver brakes, though evidence suggests those particles may be more harmful to health than particles exiting the ...