Natural gas has become a go-to fuel for power plants from coast to coast, sometimes replacing dirtier coal-fired plants and, ...

However, these reductions in deaths from household air pollution and water pollution are offset by increased deaths attributable to ambient air pollution and toxic chemical pollution (ie, lead).

The research team also looked at studies that reviewed the amount of microplastics in drinking water and air ... in 2018 in the journal Environmental Pollution concluded that people were more ...

Florida and Utah have already removed fluoridation from public water systems. What if the rest of the country follows?

The longstanding public health practice of adding fluoride to public drinking water systems in the United States is facing ...

Arizona heat is here, and it is only going to get hotter this summer. Our hot weather also helps ozone pollution to worsen. Ozone is formed through a chemical reaction that is triggered by heat.

Explore shocking findings of microplastics in fish from Lake Ontario. Discover the impact on Great Lakes ecosystems.

More than 20 kids rotated between different stations at Big Elks campground, learning different skills and tips about getting in the water. That included lessons about CPR, safe ways to get on and ...

Thousands of swimmers, surfers and paddleboarders took to the waves in protest of water pollution. This comes as the Independent Water Commission reviews evidence before it will advise the ...

Virtually all kids are drawn to playing in and around the water. Designed for splashing adventures, the best kids water shoes are crafted with durable materials, have traction to prevent slips and ...

The Milwaukee Waters Investigation brought together kids from area schools to explore water quality, pollution prevention, and the importance of protecting Milwaukee's rivers and Lake Michigan. "The ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...