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Wildfires Are Changing the Seasonal Air Quality of the U.S. West

Increasing numbers of wildfires are making poor air quality more common throughout the Western United States,...
Heat Waves Topping 132 Degrees F Likely in Middle East Without Action on Climate Change

The Middle East and North Africa are already among the hottest spots on the planet, but...
One Reason It’s Hotter in Poorer Neighborhoods: Fewer Trees

Poor neighborhoods in the United States have fewer trees and are hotter than richer neighborhoods, new...

Do You Live in One of America’s Unhealthiest Cities for Polluted Air?
More than 40% of Americans live with unhealthy air, according to the American Lung...
- Posted April 21, 2021
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Warmer Climate, More Pollen, Worse Allergies: How to Fight Back
Climate change has made North America’s pollen season longer and more severe, but there...
- Posted April 18, 2021
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Your Mask Might Also Shield You From Allergies
Here’s a silver lining to having to strap a mask across your face when...
- Posted March 26, 2021
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Pollen Peril: Sneezin’ Season May Up COVID Risk
It’s that time of year when flowers and trees bloom freely and pollen makes...
- Posted March 9, 2021
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Global Warming Could Make Survival in Tropics Impossible: Study
Limiting global warming to targets proposed in the Paris Agreement could keep tropical regions...
- Posted March 8, 2021
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Wildfire Smoke Is Especially Toxic to Lungs, Study Shows
Fine particles in wildfire smoke pose a far greater threat to the lungs than...
- Posted March 8, 2021
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Snow Shoveling, Slips on Ice Bring Cold Weather Dangers
Clearing away snow can be hazardous to your health, experts warn. Shoveling snow causes...
- Posted March 6, 2021
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