When people think about vehicle pollution, their minds immediately jump to exhaust emissions—billowing clouds of carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides spewing from tailpipes. But there’s a silent and often overlooked culprit contaminating the air: brake dust. While exhaust has been in the spotlight for decades, brake dust has quietly infiltrated our lungs and bloodstream with little public outcry. So, which is worse? The answer may surprise you.

Poor indoor air quality is not only making us sick but also contributing to urban pollution. Discover how building emissions affect cities and the strategies to mitigate them.

PCBs were banned over 40 years ago, but these toxic chemicals still pose a serious risk to human health and the environment. Learn how PCBs persist in soil, water, and air, and why long-term monitoring is essential to minimize their impact.

Healthy soil isn't just vital for crops; it's essential for your gut health and mental wellbeing. By enhancing soil quality, we can improve the nutrients in our food, boosting both physical and mental health. Learn how soil impacts your body and mind.

Wildfires pose a significant threat to agricultural water systems, contaminating water supplies with dangerous chemicals that can harm livestock and crops. Farmers face long-term risks as volatile organic compounds from burning plastics and structures seep into water pipes and tanks. This article explains the damage wildfires cause to water systems and offers practical solutions to prevent and recover from wildfire water contamination.

Persistent wildfire smoke exposure poses significant long-term health risks. Discover how ongoing smoke inhalation impacts lung function, heart health, and overall well-being, and learn steps to protect yourself.

Discover how urban tree planting can dramatically improve health in cities. Learn the top 10 health benefits of planting trees and why it's essential for urban well-being.

Air pollution affects athletes' health and performance. Understanding the impact of pollutants on athletic activities can help mitigate risks and improve safety.

Wildfire smoke leads to thousands of premature deaths each year in California alone. Learn about the hidden health risks of wildfire smoke and how to protect yourself.

Stay safe and cool during a heatwave with these effective methods. Learn the best ways to quickly and safely reduce your body temperature, from applying cold water to using ice packs and taking cool showers.

EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households across the US

Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home.

Every year on March 22, the United Nations observes World Water Day to highlight the global water crisis. Ensuring access to water and sanitation for all people is one of the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals, adopted in 2015 by the United States and 192 other nations. 

Hot tubs are as full of nasty germs as you fear

Every day I get emails pointing out some new scientific research data on the damage to human health caused by electromagnetic radiation.

According to the 2020 National Survey of Drug Use and Health, approximately 21% of U.S. adults have experienced mental illness, with this burden being slightly higher in states like Washington.

Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present fixture in everyday life. Yet all the convenience plastic has given us comes at a price.

Pollution from coal power plants contributes to far more deaths than scientists realized, study shows

PFAS: how research is uncovering damaging effects of ‘forever chemicals’

When science showed in the 1970s that gas stoves produced harmful indoor air pollution, the industry reached for tobacco’s PR playbook

In an age where convenience often takes precedence over concern, plastics have nestled themselves comfortably into nearly every corner of our lives. 

3M offers $10.3B settlement over PFAS contamination in water systems – now, how do you destroy a ‘forever chemical’?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently reported that around one in six couples globally are affected by infertility. For many years people tended to blame women for a couple’s infertility – especially in African countries.