Officials warn dust pollution can penetrate lungs, triggering asthma and heart problems, especially for vulnerable groups.

The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is an air quality alert system maintained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Dhaka has ranked 12th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 129 at 10:43am Tuesday morning.

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 4th among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, ...

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked ninth among the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday morning, ...

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 4th among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, ...

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Less than ideal air quality in Iowa on Thursday, March 26, had some Iowans waking up wondering what was in the air. Parts of the state have higher rankings of fine particle, known as PM2.5, pollution.

A recent long-term study of Northern European cities shows cleaner air and more green spaces actively extend life expectancy, preventing roughly 15 premature deaths a year in Tartu alone.

A new report highlights how urban leaders are already delivering innovations in their own localities, which are cutting emissions and improving the lives of residents.

Wondering what the air quality is like in your neighborhood? This interactive map gives you up-to-the-minute air quality updates and health recommendations for communities across Los Angeles, Orange, ...