Researchers measured lead pollution and its impact on human health through Arctic ice-core samples. View on euronews ...

"A 2 to 3 points lower IQ doesn't sound like much, but when you apply that to the entire European population, it's quite a ...

Using Arctic ice core samples, researchers estimate silver mining and smelting released enough lead during the Pax Romana to ...

Ancient Rome’s relentless lead pollution may have dimmed the intellect of its citizens, leaving a toxic legacy that survives ...

New research suggests that lead pollution from ancient Roman mining and metal production may have lowered intelligence levels across the Empire.

New research finds that pollution from ancient silver and lead mining during the Roman Empire resulted in lowered ...

A study analyzing Arctic ice cores reveals that lead pollution during the Roman Empire's height contributed to an estimated 2 ...

Lead pollution might sound like a modern problem, but people were subjected to significant levels during antiquity, too.

Lead contamination has long been recognized as a significant public health hazard, even at low exposure levels. A recent ...

Under the Clean Air Act, EPA requires an NSR permit — possibly accompanied by stricter pollution controls — when such ...

Researchers say the massive expansion of mining and the processing of metal ores caused airborne lead pollution to soar ...

The recent spell of rain and increased wind activity have contributed to the dispersion of pollutants, leading to better air ...