Category Archives: Air Quality

Air pollution: There is no ‘safe’ level

A new study by an Australian researcher underscores the fact that, when it comes to air pollution, there are no safe levels. The research by Adrian Barnett, of theQueensland University of Technology, shows that the Australian government’s standards for key … Continue reading →

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New study explains wintertime ozone pollution in Utah oil and gas fields

Chemicals released into the air by oil and gas exploration, extraction and related activities can spark reactions that lead to high levels of ozone in wintertime, high enough to exceed federal health standards, according to new NOAA-led research, published today … Continue reading →

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The burden of lung disease

Figure 1 – Map of age-standardised mortality rates (per 100 000) for all respiratory conditions. Source: World Health Organization World and Europe Detailed Mortality Databases, November 2011 update. Respiratory diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide (table 1). … Continue reading →

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Irish businessman funds London schools air quality sensors project

HUNDREDS of air quality sensors will be rolled out across London this month thanks to a £1million donation from an Irish businessman.  Mayo entrepreneur John Griffin is hoping to play his part in improving the quality of schools in the … Continue reading →

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Air pollution caused fall in monsoon rains, says study

Emissions produced by human activity over the past 50 years have caused decline of the annual monsoon rainfall, on which billions of people – including in India – depend, a new study suggests. Scientists found that emissions of tiny air … Continue reading →

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Air quality standards ‘increase pollution and health risks’

Deadly air pollution continues to be a problem in Australia because air quality standards are being misused, say experts. The standards governing six key outdoor pollutants are being interpreted as an acceptable upper limit of pollution, says health statistician Associate … Continue reading →

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UK failed to meet NO2 limits for 2013, latest figures show

UK’ Government’s submission to European Commission shows that only five out of 43 zones met limits set for last year Only five of the UK’s 43 air quality zones were compliant with EU annual mean limits for nitrogen dioxide in … Continue reading →

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Environmentalists: Air pollution can be curbed if Israel implements more efficient transportation

Transitioning to a more efficient transportation structure could save Israelis billions of shekels and prevent enormous amounts of pollution annually, the founders of an air pollution monitoring app have concluded. Seemingly minor changes like optimizing traffic flow, filling buses to … Continue reading →

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