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Clean air laws have led to a significant reduction in long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution across much of the ...

Ammonia is one of the most abundant alkaline gases in the atmosphere. When released into the air, it reacts with acidic compounds to form fine particulate matter known as PM2.5, which contributes to ...

Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is ...

Residential wood burning is a major but underrecognized source of wintertime PM2.5 air pollution, disproportionately harming urban communities and people of color despite relatively low wood use.

Ozone and particulate matter air pollutants cause over 100,000 premature deaths per year and affect the health of millions of ...

A decade-long study reveals that specific pollutants, especially from industry and residential fuels, are linked to declines in memory, executive function, and language skills in older adults. Study: ...