air pollution
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Nearly 8,000 U.S. public schools are plagued by toxic air
Across the country, kids attend schools so close to busy roads that traffic exhaust poses a health risk.
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Volkswagen says it’s cleaning up its emissions, this time for reals
Volkswagen pivots from cheating on emissions to (maybe) filtering them out.
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The 4 most scandalous charges against Volkswagen
New York's lawsuit paints the car company as one big pajama party of deception.
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How can I protect myself from a pesticide-spraying neighbor?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk shoots some suggestions your way.
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Pollution from power plants in two states killed thousands of people last year
Nearly 90 percent of the plants are in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color.
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People will pay for clean air, but only if they can afford it
A study puts an exact price on pollution in China.
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The weather is throwing thunderstorm tantrums
Yet another reason that coal dust is not your friend.
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L.A. heatwave could mean more pollution for communities of color
Three generating stations have been approved to burn diesel as power demand spikes this summer.
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Meet the activist getting sued for complaining about a coal-ash dump
"Sometimes, you gotta say ouch."