Doctors, environmental groups and residents are trying to figure out if there is a causal connection between pollutants from the steel industry and rates of cancer in Gary, Indiana. Pollutants you can ...

When she shared these observations with her doctor, he told her that air pollution was contributing to her symptoms. For over ...

Invisible pollution and dry air silently weaken your skin barrier, accelerating aging—protect, purify, and strengthen your ...

I grew up in rural Colorado, deep in the mountains, and I can still remember the first time I visited Denver in the early 2000s. The city sits on the plain, skyscrapers rising and buildings extending ...

While pollution outdoors poses a significant health risk for people, worsening indoor air quality has also gradually become a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. Annually, almost 4 million ...

These particles can also cross the placenta, where they can reduce an infant’s lung function before birth. A pre-polluted baby is also more likely to arrive prematurely, and at a lower weight.

More than half the industrial pollution in Lake County comes from Gary Works, which is owned by U.S Steel. U.S. Steel declined an interview, but responded to questions by email, saying the EPA's data ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jenni Shearston, University of Colorado Boulder (THE CONVERSATION) I grew up in rural ...