All those indoor air fresheners we like to plug in to make our houses smell better are actually pretty bad for the environment. They could have profound health implications for humans breathing in the ...

Stock image of a child playing with blocks. A new study says that air pollution — specifically, the kind caused by car exhaust — may be a significant cause of rising rates of autism in children.

An electric car has become the ultimate status symbol for Hollywood's eco-conscious elite. But a new study suggests that electric vehicles (EVs) aren't as environmentally friendly as they might appear ...

A new study from the University of Southampton suggests that particulate matter from electric cars may be more harmful than ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. While braking in your car may protect you from accidents and save your ...

Motor vehicles account for an esti mated 60% of the pollutants that contaminate the nation’s atmosphere. To combat this growing menace, Congress empowered Health, Education and Welfare Secretary John ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Texas drivers have been urged to avoid using their cars amid warnings ...

On March 20, the Biden administration finalized a new Environmental Protection Agency rule that will set strict limits on pollution from new gas-powered cars, priming automakers for success in meeting ...