Residents of Eagan and St. Paul’s East Side say the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency applies “double standards” that leave their neighborhoods exposed to industrial pollution from Gopher Resource and Northern Iron. In a Star Tribune counterpoint, David Satre and Melissa Lorentz argue that the agency’s lack of transparency has deepened health concerns and community suffering.

As summer heat makes its return to the Twin Cities on Monday, residents are advised to remain cautious as air quality concerns continue to linger. The combination of rising temperatures and persistent air quality issues poses potential health risks for the community.

Every May, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shines a spotlight on the vital importance of clean air for our health and environment. This year is no exception, as the DNR emphasizes how air quality impacts both personal well-being and the natural world.

A teenager faces arson charges after a neglected fire in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens led to a swift-moving wildfire, affecting air quality as far as New York City.

Nearly half of Americans are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to the latest report from the American Lung Association. The annual State of the Air report highlights ongoing concerns about air quality across the nation.