Category Archives: Air Quality

Research Shows Regular Exercise, Even in Polluted Areas, Can Lower Risk of Death

Regular exercise, even performed in areas with air pollution, can reduce the risk of death from natural causes, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “Habitual exercise reduces the risk of death regardless of exposure to air pollution, and … Continue reading

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Wildfire smoke in Siberia causes ‘stay at home’ instruction

Yakutia leader declares ‘non-work’ day over health concerns as 22m acres burn in east Russia region The leader of a Siberian region has declared Friday a non-working day and urged residents to stay at home as smoke from raging forest … Continue reading

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Of air pollution and ‘environmental inequality’

Now more than ever, the world’s major cities are faced with air pollution that threatens the health of their inhabitants. But to ensure protection for all, policies to improve air quality must now take into account social and environmental inequalities. … Continue reading

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Researchers develop method to better predict when wildfire smoke affects residents

Last month, New York City and other cities along the east coast experienced some of the worst air pollution in the world. The cause? Wildfires in Canada, California, and Oregon so large they produced smoke that drifted thousands of miles. … Continue reading

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Mongolias Capital Experiences Severe Air Pollution Due To Siberian Wildfires

Air quality in the Mongolian capital city of Ulan Bator has been deteriorating dramatically due to smoke from massive wildfires raging in Russia’s Siberia, authorities said on Monday. “Air quality in the capital city is now reaching very unhealthy level. … Continue reading

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Denver experienced the worst air quality of any major city in the world due to smoke from western wildfires

Denver experienced the worst air quality of any city in the world for several hours Saturday as heavy smoke from raging western wildfires polluted the city. IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company, determined that Denver’s air was the most … Continue reading

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Volatile compounds from personal products drive urban ozone chemistry

Emissions from products like deodorant and lotion played a major role in 2018 high ozone levels in New York Personal care products like deodorant and lotion contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that add fragrance or texture—and these can be emitted … Continue reading

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Denver’s air is bad today. It’s expected to be worse Thursday and Friday.

State health officials warn of a mix of ozone and new surge of smoke from California fires Colorado health officials are anticipating “very poor air quality” along the Front Range through the weekend as smoke wafting from California wildfires mixes … Continue reading

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