"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I spent the better part of my adult life on huge construction sites, where I was constantly breathing in ...

A recurring atmospheric phenomenon that doesn't always reach North America is expected to dust South Carolina skies this week. The event is known as the Saharan Layer, a 2.5-mile-thick layer of the ...

Dust particles thrown up from deserts such as the Sahara and Gobi are playing a previously unknown role in air pollution, a new study has found. The international study published in National Science ...

When the Eaton fire raced through Altadena and surrounding areas in January, the unimaginable disaster killed 17 people and destroyed 9,400 homes, businesses, schools and houses of worship. While ...

For anyone wondering whether intense dust storms, such as the haboob that enveloped Phoenix this week, are possible in Southern California, the answer is yes. They’ve hit in the recent past and are a ...

Maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) in manufacturing facilities is essential for worker safety and operational efficiency. Dust generated from various processes can pose significant health risks to ...

A March 15 dust storm in Texas reduced visibility, disrupted travel, and raised fire risk as strong winds and drought ...