Climate change means the region can expect more frequent and more severe air pollution stemming from wildfires, experts say.

As wildfires raged in New Jersey and New York, health officials closely monitored air quality. Here's what they say about ...

New York City had a weekend of mostly blue skies marred by acrid smoke and air-quality advisories after a series of brush ...

In the Punjab region of Pakistan, record-high air pollution levels triggered hospitalizations and school closures, as cities ...

People experiencing homelessness are significantly more susceptible to the health impacts of wildfire smoke compared to those ...

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports correlates higher levels of pollutant particulate matter to higher occurrences of head and neck aerodigestive cancer.

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that pollution hotspots like Anand Vihar, Rohini, and Mundka were ...

Pakistan's Punjab province banned most outdoor activities and ordered shops, markets and malls in some areas to close early ...

Pakistan's air pollution crisis has reached alarming levels, threatening the lives of millions, particularly children. The ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A thick layer of toxic smog cloaked India’s capital on Friday as ...

Lahore, one of the major cities of the neighboring country Pakistan, is experiencing more severe air quality issues, with ...

Many Indians light earthen oil lamps or candles. But every year the festivities are tinged with worries over air pollution, as smoke-emitting firecrackers cause toxic smog that can takes days to ...