Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastic fragments with sizes ranging from millimeters (<5 mm) to nanometers, have become a growing environmental and public health concern. First identified in the ...

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people’s health when consumed or inhaled. To make these particles biodegradable, researchers ...

Although plastic particles in the air are increasingly coming into focus, knowledge about their distribution and effects is still limited. Chemical analyses from Leipzig now provide details from ...

A recent study has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that the climate effects of new particles in urban areas have been significantly underestimated. Particles play a crucial role in climate ...

Air pollution harms the lungs, heart and brain in India. Learn the main sources, who is at risk, health effects, and ...

Just after this year's Diwali celebrations, the skies of the Delhi-NCR region filled with a thick, menacing haze. According to IQAir, New Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 442 right after ...

Black acid rain formed after oil depot fires in Tehran may expose millions to acidic aerosols, soot, and toxic pollutants linked to respiratory and cardiovascular risks.

Large-scale construction projects involving drilling and demolition create large amounts of dust, and teams must still face this working environment to meet project deadlines. It is possible to ...

Air pollution causes health problems and is attributable to some 50,000 annual deaths in the United States, but not all air pollutants pack the same punch. Scientists have tracked the scope of "PM 2.5 ...