Ozone pollution, typically associated with warm weather and strong sunlight, has begun to manifest alarmingly in winter. This ...

But when Haagy created synthetic smog in the lab, he unknowingly introduced another piece to the puzzle when oxidizing the VOCs: ozone. Oxidation is the process of combining a molecule with oxygen, ...

This ozone is often associated with smog (see article on p. 9) and forms from incomplete combustion—either the burning of forests and farmland or the incomplete burning of fossil fuels by vehicles, ...

Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Ciano // Stacker // Getty Images Americans are increasingly breathing toxic air as ozone smog rises and wildfires become more common and intense due to climate change.

Experts say that even after fires are contained and extinguished, health risks from ash, smoke, and toxic materials, including asbestos, will linger for weeks and months.

Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the worst areas in the country for ozone pollution, according to a new report. The American Lung Association released its 2024 "State of the Air" report on Wednesday.

Even though the Palisades and Eaton fires are now mostly contained, the Santa Ana winds have led to new fires flaring up ...

Americans are increasingly breathing toxic air as ozone smog rises and wildfires become more common and intense due to climate change. Poor air quality impacts more than your lungs. Despite ...