These are some of the unexpected impacts of heatwaves
Heatwaves can increase hate speech, heighten risk for heart disease patients and disproportionately impact low-income areas, scientists have found.
Air pollution: The lawsuits that are holding governments to account
A string of lawsuits look to force governments to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and stay within Paris Agreement commitments
This company is using agricultural waste to make fuel. Here's how
Farmers often burn the waste that remains after harvest. One start-up is using technology to convert agricultural waste into a solid, clean-burning fuel.
How to make electric vehicles more accessible for everyone
Some communities in the US are buying EVs at lower rates than others. Providing help for apartments and condominiums to install chargers can change this.
Scientists have uncovered how air pollution causes lung cancer
Scientists in the UK say they have found a link between air pollution and lung cancer cases. It’s hoped their work could help in the fight against the disease.
Business leaders are tackling air pollution — for our health and the planet. Here's how
Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths every year, but it does not get the attention it deserves. These business leaders have a plan to tackle it.
How Air Pollution Causes Cancer
Outdoor air pollution is responsible for around 1 in 10 lung cancer cases but the biological mechanism behind this has been a mystery. Until now.
Here's how households can abandon polluting fuels used for cooking
Many households use polluting fuels like wood for cooking, harming their health and the atmosphere. There are financial and non-financial barriers to change.
How to fight the next threat to our world: air pollution
99% of the world's population breathes in polluted air daily. World leaders can make three big changes to clean up our air and put an end to air pollution.
Why extreme heat and air pollution is a deadly combination
Research shows that bad air pollution and extreme heat each raise health risks, but they’re much worse when combined.
Why we need to invest in air quality
We lose two years off of the average life expectancy across the world due to particulate pollution. So, now is the opportune time to invest in air quality.
Air pollution: The invisible effects on productivity, health and economic output
Exposure to air pollution, even at low concentrations, can have meaningful impacts on physical and cognitive performance, more and more research shows.