For more than 2 years, residents have smelled toxic odors from Chiquita Canyon Landfill. LA County sued the landfill.

Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other illnesses.

Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing?

Understanding how “poor” and “severe” AQI levels can exacerbate lung conditions is essential for protecting vulnerable ...