A Republic reader is concerned about the effects of air pollution on children, and wants to know how to push for change.

More than 131 million people live in places with unhealthy air quality, according to the American Lung Association's 2024 State of Air report. This is an increase of 11.7 million people from the ...

About 17,000 — that’s how many people were ordered to evacuate following a Rockdale County chemical plant fire on Sunday. Hundreds of residents reported symptoms of skin irritation, watery eyes and ...

Air pollution has become a common problem in many cities today. Smoggy mornings and high Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are no longer rare. During such times, many parents notice that their children ...

A UC Davis analysis of 40 empirical studies found that air pollution is associated with differences in children’s brains. (Getty Images) Outdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars ...

From lingering coughs to unusual fatigue, doctors explain early signs of pollution-linked health issues in children, how to ...

Humans take more than 22,000 breaths a day and experts say the quality of the air we breathe is important. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports more than 90% of children breathe air so polluted ...

Under the shade of a shea tree in Dolon in the Northern Region, a group of schoolchildren sit on the ground, placing their ...

Outdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New research shows that even pollution levels that are below ...

A research team systematically analyzed 40 empirical studies, the majority of which had found that outdoor air pollution is associated with differences in children's brains. These differences include ...