Administrator Lee Zeldin attacked the "dishonest" New York Times for its report on new air pollution guidelines.

American emissions of carbon dioxide and methane had dropped 20% from 2005 to 2024, with a few one- or two-year increases in the overall downward trend. Traditionally, carbon pollution has risen alongside economic growth, but efforts to boost cleaner energy in recent years decoupled the two, so emissions would drop as gross domestic product rose.

The Oregon Health Authority since 2024 found that at least 634 domestic drinking water wells in the area contain unsafe levels of nitrate, some with nearly 10 times the federal limit for safe drinking water, and more than 420 show elevated levels that could lead to long-term health problems.

When indoor air pollutants enter the lungs, they can trigger inflammation and place long-term strain on the heart and respiratory system. The same biological processes occur when pollution comes from a wood stove in a rural village or from a poorly ventilated cooker in a modern flat.

A child's blood pressure may be influenced by exposure to air pollution before and shortly after birth, according to a study from the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.

Pole to Pole’s Amazon episodes document a new anaconda species and reveal how pollution moves through one of Earth’s most complex ecosystems.

The reported new plan from the EPA, led by Trump appointee Lee Zeldin, is just the latest in the president’s reversal of green policy and is described by the Times as a “seismic shift” in the agency’s mission to protect both human life and the environment.

Long-term exposure to air pollution puts elderly and middle aged populations with diabetes at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, according to a study published by Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome in 2025.