The brutal heat and humidity have created more than just temporary discomfort for Hampton Roads – they could lead to permanent pain at the gas pumps. The stifling weather trapped pollutants in the air ...

The buildup of the industrial chemicals most responsible for depleting the earth’s protective ozone layer has slowed substantially, government scientists are reporting today. If the trend continues, ...

Air pollution in Palm Beach County exceeded federal safety standards for the first time in 11 years on Wednesday when ground-level ozone climbed briefly into the unhealthy range. An unusual ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Chicago is among the dirtiest metropolitan areas in the nation in terms of ozone (“Cost riding on area’s ozone tag,” June 1). Joanne Maxwell, a director ...

Scientists have suspected for five years, but until now were unable to prove, that a 2,000-mile-wide “ozone pool” hovers over the South Atlantic Ocean between Brazil and South Africa from June through ...

Sunburns, skin cancer and ozone warnings on the nightly news already are facts of life for Australians and South Americans living on the fringes of the giant Antarctic ozone hole. According to the ...

Question: I am considering using an "activated oxygen" purifier instead of chlorine for my swimming pool and spa. Chemicals are expensive and irritate my eyes. How much electricity does a purifier use ...