A new study led by researchers from the Institute of Earth Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IEECAS) and international collaborators has revealed that low-smoke solid fuels cause a two- ...

Particulate matter (PM) is the principal component of air, of which ultrafine particles (UFP) are those with a diameter of 100 nm or less. There is a growing concern in the public health community ...

New research published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society highlights the impact that coal-fired power stations have on rainfall patterns. Because these power stations produce more ...

Extremely small nanoscale particles are released by common kitchen appliances in abundant amounts, greatly outnumbering the previously detected, larger-size nanoparticles emitted by these appliances, ...

Scientists have found that even a few hours' exposure to ambient ultrafine particles common in air pollution may potentially trigger a nonfatal heart attack. Yale-affiliated scientist finds that even ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Since ultrafine participles (UFPs) have “enhanced oxidative capacity” and the “ability to translocate ...

Air pollution causes millions of premature deaths worldwide each year, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) identified as a major culprit. In response, countries from Ireland to China have promoted ...