Lead pollution likely led to widespread declines in IQ during the ancient Roman era, a study has found. The negative health effects of lead exposure in modernity have been widely recognized. Over the ...

Emerging research underscores a concerning trend: the rising incidence of cataracts appears to be intricately linked to environmental changes, particularly rising temperatures and air pollution. As ...

BENGALURU, India — Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found. Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of global ...

A recent large study conducted in Sweden has found that long-term exposure to elevated levels of air pollution may increase ...

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with economist and demographer Dean Spears about why he thinks depopulation isn't the answer to the global climate crisis. For many young people thinking about starting a ...

Studies have shown that long-term exposure to air pollution increases mortality. However, evidence is limited for air-pollution levels below the most recent National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

Dr. Geruso and Dr. Spears are economists and the authors of the forthcoming book “After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People.” We’ve all heard that human overpopulation is a crisis ...

Woman with closed eyes covering her ears in the street while vehicles are passing by fast in the background. Stressful and frustrating. Given the growing cacophony of noise pollution here on planet ...

Albert Oppong-Ansah, GNA Accra, Feb. 2, GNA – The African Union Commission (AUC) is conducting baseline studies across its member states to map current emission levels and identify major sources of ...

On November 7, as Pakistan was reeling from days of deadly air pollution, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz flew to Europe to get medical care for a severe throat infection. The chief minister is one ...