Masks, whether we like them or not, have become a staple of life since spring 2020 — nearly two years ago. However, these facial permission-slips to the transit system are unfortunately tossed aside ...

Masks are now a seemingly permanent staple of American life with no end in sight. Mask recommendations change like spring weather, from none to one to two or more, all based on flimsy evidence from ...

While the catastrophic effects of climate change continue to worsen, exemplified by raging fires in Australia, annihilated coral reefs in the oceans, and melting ice at Earth’s poles, people across ...

With the novel coronavirus COVID-19 dominating the headlines nowadays, people around the world have face masks on the brain. They’re sold out virtually everywhere, creating shortages for health care ...

Face coverings are now a legal requirement in many public spaces around the world. But even before they became compulsory, masks were causing litter problems on land and at sea. One February beach ...

SPOKANE Wash. - The State of Washington says just because there’s been a global pandemic doesn’t mean people have stopped littering. Disposable masks we've been wearing for the last year are being ...

BEAUFORT, N.C. (WITN) - More than 1.5 billion masks may pollute our oceans, according to a report from OceanAsia. Mayor Rett Newton of the town of Beaufort says masks are already washing up on the ...

As the world has become hyper-hygienic since the pandemic began, plastic is playing an oversized role in the world's environmental problems. This Earth Day, Stephanie Sy looks at how many of the ...

Social media users have been sharing posts online about a mask for infants and claiming it is used to prevent COVID-19. This claim is false; the mask is a design to protect infants from air pollution.

Startup Ao Air has announced a $350 air purification mask called the Atmos Faceware, an air-filtering gadget designed to protect its wearer against air pollution, including smoke from wildfires. The ...

A mask can be an effective way to protect yourself from the ever-increasing air pollution. But, it should adhere to all the WHO recommendations for an anti-pollution mask. However, a new ...