Global data show us that the impacts are far from marginal. The 2019 Global Burden of Disease analysis ranked hypertension as ...

Imagine losing a few points of intelligence quotient simply by breathing the air around you. The consequences of air pollution on the brain are less widely discussed, though the damage to the lungs ...

Emerging research underscores a concerning trend: the rising incidence of cataracts appears to be intricately linked to environmental changes, particularly rising temperatures and air pollution. As ...

Lead pollution likely led to widespread declines in IQ during the ancient Roman era, a study has found. The negative health effects of lead exposure in modernity have been widely recognized. Over the ...

A study shows harm in short-term exposures and proposes a particulate threshold that could influence air quality alerts.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with economist and demographer Dean Spears about why he thinks depopulation isn't the answer to the global climate crisis. For many young people thinking about starting a ...

Studies have shown that long-term exposure to air pollution increases mortality. However, evidence is limited for air-pollution levels below the most recent National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

Dr. Geruso and Dr. Spears are economists and the authors of the forthcoming book “After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People.” We’ve all heard that human overpopulation is a crisis ...

On November 7, as Pakistan was reeling from days of deadly air pollution, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz flew to Europe to get medical care for a severe throat infection. The chief minister is one ...