According to a Wisconsin team’s survey of the literature, only two field studies since 1950 have looked at any aspect of the health and ecological well-being of wild bird populations in the United States

The particulates—known as titanium suboxide nanoparticles—are unintentionally produced as coal is burned, creating these tiniest of particles, as small as 100 millionths of a meter

Study adds to growing body of evidence suggesting inhalation of particulate matter from implantation through second trimester is dangerous

In-car air study of commuting cars finds dangers to human health

Study indicates concrete construction waste can help rid the air of sulfur dioxide, a major pollutant

Study looks at IEQ conditions using dynamic control of air change rates

Finding a molecular needle in a haystack

Researchers have found that carbon particles released into the air from burning trees and other organic matter are much more likely than previously thought to travel to the upper levels of the atmosphere

Reduced dust slows winds, increases air stagnation over cities like Beijing; implications for U.S., other cities as well

The findings may help reduce cancer by driving policy to lower pollution in areas with high cancer rates linked to the environment