New study finds people may inhale 68,000 microplastic particles a day from homes, cars, and everyday surroundings.

Researchers are particularly concerned about how these particles may affect vulnerable populations, such as children and ...

The Plymouth Marine Laboratory study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, analyzed two years of data on sewer ...

Most indoor air contains tiny plastic dust particles that we breathe daily without realizing the possible health risks.

Scientists find concentrations 100 times higher than previous estimates, with most particles small enough to penetrate lungs.

Thousands of microscopic plastics in the air of homes, offices and cars may be endangering our health, according to a new study.

Off and on through this summer, and especially in the past few days, Milwaukee's air quality measurements have deteriorated ...

It may not be widely discussed, but it is a major issue. China unveils cutting-edge technology that could revolutionize how ...

In a new study, scientists from the Université de Toulouse in France quantified just how much plastic dust we may be inhaling ...

The state Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality health advisory for Sunday due to smoke from ...

Syracuse, N.Y. ― The state Department of Environmental Conservation has included Central New York in an updated air quality ...

This risk of infection through these small particles is especially high in small enclosed spaces like offices, and restaurants, where the air is not being circulated as often and many people are ...