Despite improvements in air quality in past decades, 156 million Americans still breathe in too much soot or ozone, says the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.

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The agency forecasts weather, manages fisheries, and researches the world's oceans, atmosphere, and climate. The proposed budget cuts would slash the climate work entirely.

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Exposure to heat can alter the way your DNA works, according to a new study. The effects could lead to long-term health outcomes.

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The ash and debris created during the burns could be loaded with dangerous materials. Experts suggest taking care.

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The air has improved in the LA region as firefighters get blazes under control, but there are questions about how safe the air actually is.

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Sometimes, weather is just weather. And other times human-caused climate change had an obvious impact.

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The official numbers are in: 2024 is the hottest year on record. Climate change is the main culprit. But there might be something else going on, too.

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Exposure to wildfire smoke is a growing health problem across the U.S., as climate change increases the risk and intensity of wildfires.

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