The human respiratory system is extremely sensitive to short-term fine particulate matter changes even in relatively clean urban environments, a new study found. View on euronews ...

The health effects linked to particulate pollution exposure have been studied and documented for decades. These effects include respiratory and cardiovascular health problems and premature death. The ...

People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly reactive components in particulate matter, which ...

This activity was supported by a contract between the National Academy of Sciences and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Additional support was provided by the National Academy of ...

This chapter provides a background for the committee’s evaluation of the health effects of indoor exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and practical mitigation solutions by briefly summarizing ...