Air pollution
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Keeping Air Pollution from Spoiling Da Vinci's 'Last Supper'
By Remy Melina published
Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece "The Last Supper" faces the risk of damage from air pollution due to its location in Milan, one of Western Europe's most polluted cities.
An Eye in the Sky Spies a Polluted Planet
By Stephanie Pappas published
Satellites can give us the best view yet of urban pollution.
Ohio Tops List of Most Toxic States
By Live Science Staff published
Toxic air pollution is highest in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Pollution May Change Your Brain
By Remy Melina published
Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to learning problems and depression, a study on mice suggests.
Warmer Weather May Be Linked to Worsened Heart Health
By Rachael Rettner published
Rising temperatures and pollution levels may act together to worsen heart health
Californians Could Use Cell Phones to Track Air Pollution
By Jeremy Hsu published
Cell phones may be used to take snapshots of air pollution.
Fishless Lake in Adirondacks Shows Signs of Recovery
By Monica Heger published
Acid rain killed the fish, but ecosystems could thrive again.
Pesky Kudzu Vines Could Increase Ozone Pollution
By Andrea Thompson published
Major kudzu invasion could cause more ozone pollution, study finds.
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