Air pollution
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American West Is Becoming a Dustier Place
By Andrea Thompson published
Increase in dust storms isn't just in Western residents' imagination.
Africa's Worst Drought Tied to West's Pollution
By Becky Oskin published
Aerosols shifted tropical rainfall southward, devastating Central Africa.
LA Pollution Is Losing Its Sting, Study Shows
By Elizabeth Howell published
Study also confirms ozone is declining, thanks to stricter vehicle emissions standards.
For Heart Attack Survivors, Living Near Roadways Linked with Death
By Live Science Staff published
For heart attack survivors, living close to a roadway may be hazardous for health, a new study suggests.
High Ozone Levels Linked to Cardiac Arrest
By Rachael Rettner published
A city's ozone levels are linked to people's risk of cardiac arrest.
Using Planes to Fix Air-Pollution Satellites
By Becky Oskin published
NASA planes track pollution to figure out how to improve air-quality monitoring from space.
Air Pollution May Lower Birth Weight
By Lindsey Konkel published
Moms-to-be who are exposed to outdoor air pollution may have smaller babies.
Car Pollution Linked to Autism
By Rachael Rettner published
Exposure to air pollution from cars in early life may increase the risk of autism, a new study suggests.
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