Category Archives: USA & Canada

Bill de Blasio Announces ‘Sweeping Update’ to NYC’s Air Pollution Code

In celebration of Earth Day, Mayor Bill de Blasio decided to make the five boroughs a little greener. Mr. de Blasio today announced “the most sweeping update to New York City’s Air Pollution Control Code since 1975,” according to his … Continue reading

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Toronto can do more to reduce premature deaths from air pollution

Torontonians can breathe a little easier today on the subject of air pollution. Canada’s largest city, once nicknamed The Big Smoke, has shown a striking improvement in air quality — saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. But Canada’s largest city can … Continue reading

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Air quality board considers easing diesel rules

California air quality officials are considering giving small trucking operations more time to comply with new rules to clean up diesel emissions. The proposal would push back deadlines by a few years for small fleets, lightly used trucks and those … Continue reading

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People of Color Are Disproportionately Hurt by Air Pollution

In America, your race affects everything from your job to your commute to your brush-ups with the police. Why should it be any different with the amount of nasty air pollution you inhale? Of course it isn’t different, as shown … Continue reading

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California’s Most Polluted Neighborhoods Home To Ethnic Minorities, Report Shows

Many California residents, particularly in big cities like Los Angeles and San Diego, gripe about the ever-present smog that hangs over the skyline, but some communities have it far worse than others. According to a report from the Office of … Continue reading

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US races ahead of targets to reduce air pollution, study finds

US efforts over the last 10 years to clear the air of dangerous particulate matter have been so successful that most urban areas have already attained the next benchmark, according to new research by Rice University. Atmospheric researchers at Rice … Continue reading

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Citizens Gather Post-Session to talk Air Quality

During the 2014 legislative session, the issue of air pollution mitigation hung over the halls of the Capitol Building much like the annual inversion. Legislation to clear the air, however, saw mixed results, with key pieces of legislation failing to … Continue reading

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Air Quality Watch – Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District today issued an Air Quality Watch for Northern Santa Barbara County to be in effect until the morning of Wednesday, March 19. The combination … Continue reading

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