Long-term exposure to specific particulate matter components, such as PM2.5, including sulphate, ammonium, elemental carbon, ...

This pollution -- small enough to penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream -- has been linked to depression in previous ...

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People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly reactive components in particulate matter, which ...

The Environmental Protection Agency released the final version of a much-anticipated rule on Wednesday that tightens restrictions on fine particulate matter — one of the most pervasive and dangerous ...

New analysis reveals a large part of India's PM2.5 pollution forms chemically in the air. Up to 42 percent is secondary ...

It’s no secret that air pollution is a serious problem facing the world today. Just how serious? A new study on global daily levels of air pollution shows that hardly anywhere on Earth is safe from ...

A recent study revealed that particulate matter levels inside Bengaluru's educational campuses significantly exceed ...

With air quality in our country deteriorating, it is important to get a handle on what causes it. Here is a look at one important factor in air pollution, particulate matter (PM). Particulate matter ...