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Once again, Pittsburgh scored all F's on the American Lung Association's annual air quality report card—and pollution is getting worse instead of better.

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Europe's parliament overwhelmingly calls for the European Union to "swiftly take all necessary action" to protect human health and the environment against the dangers posed by endocrine-disrupting compounds.

Pro-business laws and a lack of federal guidance leaves Pennsylvania struggling to set standards for the toxics, which contaminate at least 20 sites across the state.

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Undark wins a $20,000 prize for investigative reporting into the vast toll particulate matter exacts in health and lives.

"This should be of serious concern to policymakers interested in protecting public health."

If you haven't heard of NEPA, you're not alone.

Our recent analysis of all 50 states found right-to-farm laws increasingly constrain crucial dimensions of property rights, favoring large-scale, industrial operations

Study of children in New York state finds those living close to major roads are twice as likely to score low on communication tests

Glyphosate-based herbicides are not supposed to harm wildlife. But lab studies keep finding otherwise.

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World Health Day is a good time to remember how critical the ocean is to human health — and that global leaders have not done nearly enough to ensure the long-term sustainability of the marine environment.

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Climate and the environment may be poised to take center stage in American politics. But for many, it'll be as anti-environment talking points.

Study is the latest evidence that glyphosate herbicides are so pervasive that residues can be found in foods not produced by farmers using glyphosate.

Annual analysis finds almost 70 percent of U.S. fruits and vegetables have pesticide residues

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