New research has uncovered the earliest traces of lead contamination caused by human activities, linking the development of ...

In antiquity, lead was released into the atmosphere as a byproduct of smelting ore for copper and silver. The toxic metal later condensed as dust and settled onto the soil.

Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy — and, it turns out, lead pollution.

Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say. View on euronews ...

Ancient Greece, renowned for its contributions to democracy and philosophy, also holds the unfortunate distinction of ...

The expansion of the Roman empire to Greece 2,100 years ago coincided with a rise in lead pollution as a by-product of an increased demand for metals, according to some of the earliest traces of of ...

Southern California air quality monitors issued a dust and ash alert for all of Los Angeles County as strong Santa Ana winds blow through the Eaton and Palisades burn scars. The windblown advisory ...

SEOUL - Most of South Korea was covered by thick, ultra-fine dust for the second consecutive day on Jan 22, with such conditions forecast to continue until Jan 23, according to the National ...

Dust mites are usually the last thing on our mind when looking for ways to improve our sleep. However, they’re a bigger threat to a goodnight's rest than you might have imagined. Even the best ...

Strong winds there stirred up large amounts of dust Friday, causing low visibility and accidents along Highway 285. Early Saturday morning, scattered light showers moved across the state. While they ...

Dusting more than usual these days? On top of the other never-ending chore list of sweeping, mopping, laundry, and all else, no one wants to spend more time than they should swiping up unsightly dust.

Some Lehigh Valley residents recently got to see the rare weather phenomenon known as “diamond dust”, according to forecasters. Ray Martin, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in ...