We all want to think of our homes as our indoor sanctuaries — a place sealed off from the grit and grime of the outdoor world. But before you lean too hard into embracing 2025's cozy homebody era ...

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Researchers from Emory University received two separate grants, totaling $15 million, from the NIH to lead a multifaceted study into why specific types of air pollution increase the risk of ...

From litter to invasives, the Great Lakes have their share of problems. At least a few dozen "nurdles" were discovered in just two hours by a team of 17 volunteers on June 22, 2024. Zebra and quagga ...

Breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of developing and dying from multiple cancers - including liver and breast cancer - according to a new report calling for stricter air quality ...

The report found the Nashville metro area, which includes surrounding counties, ranked 66th worst in the nation for ozone pollution after falling to an 'F' grade for its smog levels.