The forecast of scientific publications in pollution in the US shows a modest increase from 1.18 thousand in 2024 to 1.21 thousand in 2028. In 2023, the number of publications stood at 1.17 thousand. Year-on-year growth rates indicate slight incremental inclines, approximately 0.85% from 2024 to 2025 and diminishing slightly for 2026 through 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is estimated to be around 0.63%.

Future trends to monitor include:

Increasing global awareness and regulatory pressures regarding pollution, potentially boosting research funding and publication volume.
Technological advancements that could streamline research processes.
Interdisciplinary research collaborations merging pollution with areas like climate change and public health.