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Andrew Coté, a NYC-based beekeeper, stands at his booth at the Union Square Farmers Market. He is surrounded by jars of honey.

Losing the scent

 Environment
• January 25, 2024

A new study suggests air pollution is changing flowers’ scents, throwing bees off-course

When it comes to mental health, there might be something in the air

 Environment
• April 4, 2023

Scientists are unraveling air pollution's effects on mental health

Cardboard sign propped up against a building that reads "Idle? Engine off. Children Breathing." With a drawing of a flower with a frown. Sign is propped up near a line of traffic.

Traffic pollution increases risk for irregular and rapid heart rhythm

 Health
• November 22, 2021

Long-term exposure to car fumes have lasting effects on heart health

Smoke rises from trees on mountain ridges

Prescribed fires may mean safer smoke

 Environment
• December 16, 2020

Emerging research suggests that smoke from prescribed burns is less harmful than from wildfires

Two pictures of the same rocky, high desert view side-by-side. On the left, the sky is blue and clear. On the right the air is yellow with smoke, visibility is reduced, and the sky is grey.

A flawed number that saves lives

 Environment
• November 25, 2020

Millions of people rely on the Air Quality Index, but experts say it’s a rough measure at best

A closeup of an ashray packed with orange cigarette butts.

Hot or not, cigarette butts release toxins

 Audio
• May 14, 2020

A recent study looks at how discarded cigarette buts can expose you to toxins

Black and white photo of pregnant woman wearing a white dress

What does air pollution have to do with premature babies?

 Health
• January 22, 2020

New study shows that what moms breathe affects their risk of delivering early

Air pollution in Stadersand, Germany

Air pollution poses risk to mental health

 Health
• October 21, 2019

Mounting evidence suggests mental health is tied to the air quality we breathe

The air pollution from Hurricane Harvey is really, really bad, people

 Environment
• October 6, 2017

After Hurricane Harvey, factories nearby released unprecedented amounts of air emissions

An entrepreneur takes to the sea

 Environment
• May 2, 2014

Pace Ralli is offering ships an innovative solution to meet upcoming emissions deadlines

When going green means aiming for the skies

 Environment
• February 16, 2014

How new innovations in green architecture are helping reduce pollution

 
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