Air Pollution

A brown funnel weaver spider on its funnel shaped web

In southeastern North Carolina, spiderwebs offer clues about air quality

A team of residents and scientists in eastern North Carolina is using an unlikely tool to look for clues about air pollution.

An overhead view of a factory emitting white smoke. The surrounding area is hazy.

Environment

UNC study shows future air quality measures may need to be more localized, researchers find

Sophie Mallinson

While new national clean air protections are in place, a UNC-Chapel Hill study looked at how the chemical composition of air pollution has changed across time and space.

I-885 near Durham and other major roadways worsen air quality and urban heat in communities across the United States.

Environment

Traffic pollution overly impacts marginalized communities across the U.S. — including Durham

Zachary Turner

Climate change is making it harder to breathe. For Black communities in the United States, air quality has always been an issue.

Environment

Report: NC's Air Quality Shows Mixed Results

Will Michaels

The American Lung Association says North Carolina's particle pollution has improved, but ozone pollution remains an issue in many areas. An annual…

Environment

Study: Air Pollution From Climate Change Expected To Cause Premature Death

Liz Schlemmer

Recently released research from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill projects that unchecked climate change will significantly impact premature…

Environment

New Connections Between Ozone And Cardiovascular Health

Laura Pellicer

Burning fossil fuels through cars and coal plants is exacerbating the presence of ground-level ozone gas in the air we breathe. The gas has been linked to…

Environment

New Connections Between Ozone And Cardiovascular Health

Laura Pellicer

Burning fossil fuels through cars and coal plants is exacerbating the presence of ground-level ozone gas in the air we breathe. The gas has been linked to…

Ambient air pollution levels projected onto a Hargett Street building in downtown Raleigh.

Arts & Culture

New Exhibit Shows Real-Time Spikes In Air Pollution

Rebecca Martinez

A traveling art installation in downtown Raleigh is showing ersby how much pollution is in the air around them.Air quality advocacy group Clean Air…

Health

NC State Study Finds Tailgating A Hot Spot For Pollution

Football season is right around the corner. But according to an NC State study, you might want to reconsider your tailgating plans.A team of NC State…

Environment

DENR Recommends Ending Emissions Testing In Some NC Counties

Dave DeWitt

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is recommending that vehicle emission testing is no longer necessary in many North Carolina counties.…