Learn about the lasting impact of wildfire smoke on urban surfaces and human health. Discover how these toxic pollutants affect us long after the flames have gone.

A new study from Wayne State University showed breathing in air pollution, especially benzene, can raise the risk of ...

With record-breaking pollution levels, dust and black smoke have turned the city into a hazardous zone, affecting health, economy, and daily life ...

And as climate change fuels longer wildfire seasons, concerns over smoke exposure and the health threats of fires are growing. But the effects of air pollution on the brain are only beginning to ...

As people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and be especially cautious when cleaning up. Smoke, ash and all the ...

Phuket is turning up the heat on environmental offenders with a major new campaign aimed at tackling the island’s air pollution crisis.

Major air pollutants have declined in recent decades, but USA TODAY’s analysis shows wildfire smoke is taking their place.

This invisible killer is the air pollution from sources like cars and trucks or factory smokestacks. But as wildfires intensify and grow more frequent in a warming world, the smoke from these ...

As wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area, air quality is deteriorating and health risks from air pollution mount. Here’s what to know about staying safe.

Even though the Palisades and Eaton fires are now mostly contained, the Santa Ana winds have led to new fires flaring up ...

Jan. 31, 2025 — Low levels of traffic-related air pollution harms the liver and may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, a new study in mice ... Wildfire Smoke Can Carry ...

As firefighters continue to battle the rapidly-growing Border 2 fire, a smoke advisory is in effect for the southwestern area ...