Suggested Citation: "2 Background." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions.

Atmospheric particulate matter is a major contributor to air pollution and remains one of the leading environmental risk factors for human health worldwide. Particles of different sizes and ...

People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly reactive components in particulate matter, which ...

Tiny particles in polluted air trigger lung damage, chronic disease, and early deaths, making cleaner air a critical global health priority. Air pollution accounts for about 4.7 million premature ...

The Environmental Protection Agency released the final version of a much-anticipated rule on Wednesday that tightens restrictions on fine particulate matter — one of the most pervasive and dangerous ...

Aircraft taking off and landing at Zurich Airport release huge numbers of ultrafine particles, with levels spiking more than ...

During takeoff and landing, planes emit ultrafine aerosol particles. Some particles also contain lubricating oil, as shown by ...

From the column: "For Duluth, expanding air-quality monitoring in schools, libraries, and public buildings would provide ...

This final chapter of the report builds on the preceding text, recapitulating the elements of the committee’s work, identifying the major themes, and highlighting the key findings, conclusions, and ...