Scientists are not sure how much metallic dust remained in the atmosphere after the most recent SpaceX rocket 'disassembly.' ...

Urban particles shape climate by influencing clouds and radiation. Vertical monitoring reveals overlooked impacts.

The devastating health effects of lead exposure are well-documented, even at low levels. Modern studies highlight how lead ...

Scientists have discovered that the Earth’s atmosphere is getting better at removing air pollution, including methane, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases. This new research, published in Nature ...

A recent study published in One Earth presents strong evidence indicating that the climate impact of newly formed particles ...

A recent study has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that the climate effects of new particles in urban areas have been significantly underestimated.

Using modern evidence of lead pollution and its health effects, the international team calculates that lead exposure in the ...

Over the past 150 years or so, atmospheric lead pollution has largely resulted from burning fossil fuels, particularly the ubiquitous use of leaded gasoline starting in the 1920s—a practice that ...

Microbes consume large amounts of carbon monoxide using a specialized enzyme, helping regulate atmospheric CO levels.

Scientists have previously used atmospheric pollution records preserved in Arctic ice cores to identify periods of lead pollution throughout the Roman Empire, and now new research expands on this ...