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After identifying flaws in the state’s air monitoring, the Tribune hosted workshops to inform Houston Ship Channel communities.

Harm to health is not confined to winter when people are using stoves and fireplaces, study shows

The decision to host the first NFL game in Brazil raises concerns about security, pollution, and censorship, sparking controversy.

The U.S. is nearing the end of one of its hottest summers on record. Across the nation, heat waves have driven peak electricity demand on some days to levels far exceeding seasonal averages.

The study revealed that long-term exposure to particulate matter from air pollution adversely affects male fertility, and noise pollution poses a significant threat to female reproductive health in women over 35.

Roughly one in six people are affected by infertility worldwide.

Environmental pollutants may have different effects on male and female reproduction, research in BMJ suggests

Air pollution has greater impact on men while noise pollution more significantly affects women, study says

Study by University of Leeds reveals global plastic pollution crisis, emphasizing need for improved waste management practices.

Burning plastic in dumps and open fires is as big a problem for the planet as littering, scientists said Wednesday in a detailed new assessment of how plastic enters the environment.