Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

What does PM stand for? And its not Prime Minister:

All you ever wanted to know about Particulate Matter (PM) but were too afraid to ask. PM stands for Particulate Matter. It is the term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, and smoke.  These particles can be suspended … Continue reading

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Most Polluted Cities in the United States 2012

The American Lung Association has been busy using the data from monitoring stations from across the United States, to analyse the state of their nations air quality. Notable improvements have been made in relation to coal-fired power plants so, although … Continue reading

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Air Pollution Endangers 41 Percent of Americans, Lung Association Report Finds

Air quality in the United States is the cleanest it’s ever been, but according to the American Lung Association’s, about 41 percent of Americans still live in areas with harmful pollution levels, California’s cities have the worst pollution, while Santa … Continue reading

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Air pollution in South Florida increases from April to mid-June

Air pollution season has arrived in South Florida, as sunny dry weather creates the ideal conditions for smog. The main reasons: Lots of vehicles on the roads, low humidity and abundant sunlight. Air pollution in South Florida increases from April … Continue reading

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2012 Olympics: Leicester university pollution system gets trial

An advanced air pollution monitoring system invented by British scientist at the University of Leicester will go on trial at the 2012 London Olympics. Withe the CityScan technology air quality can be screened and its creators can create a precise … Continue reading

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Pollution caused global warming hole delayed climate change over eastern United States

Fig. 1. Observed change in surface air temperature between 1930 and 1990. Temperature change is based on the linear trend as in Hansen et al. (2001). Observations are from the NASA GISS Surface Temperature Analysis (Credit: E.M. Leibensperger et al … Continue reading

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Pollution watch: Air quality monitors still out of order

Three monitoring sites installed by the EPA in Lahore are still not functioning. Leaving them unable to read air quality levels and measure dangerous pollution levels. Pollution watch: Air quality monitors still out of order – The Express Tribune.

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As Summer Smog Season Starts, Free Resources Help Protect People

Next week is national Air Quality Awareness Week (April 30th to May 6th) in the US. A cooperative effort between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state environmental agencies and the national Weather Service to remind everyone to protect their … Continue reading

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