Tag Archives: Air Quality

Air pollution programs in turmoil as Memphis officials study options for inspections

In the aftermath of Memphis’ smoggiest summer in years, local efforts to control air pollution have been thrown into disarray by the city’s decision to withdraw funds for vehicle emissions testing and a Shelby County Commission squabble over plans for … Continue reading

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Air pollution ‘is a forgotten public health crisis’

Poor air quality has been found to cause 29,000 premature deaths in the UK each year. Meanwhile the Government is failing to recognise the impact of its policies on air quality and is still failing to meet European targets for … Continue reading

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Idaho wildfires blamed for smokey conditions in the Top of Utah

Three fires burning several thousand acres in central Utah are pumping a lot of smoke into the air, but fires in Idaho are making the mountains in Top of Utah disappear. Mount Ogden was invisible from Business Depot Ogden by … Continue reading

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Unhealthy air continues in Missoula, Bitterroot; expected to linger

Air quality in Missoula on Sunday ranged from “moderate” to “unhealthy” for sensitive groups, and the Missoula City-County Health Department said the cumulative air quality for the day as a whole was “unhealthy.”Air quality conditions deteriorated in the Bitterroot Valley, … Continue reading

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Pollution study sparks pleas for road changes to tackle dangerous fumes

FURTHER evidence of “shocking” breaches of European air quality standards in Islington have emerged in a new study. Pressure group Better Archway Forum (BAF) carried out the new study by installing tubes which monitor nitrogen dioxide at various locations. It … Continue reading

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America’s 10 Most Polluted States

Half of all industrial toxic air pollution comes from power plants, and 6,700 power plants and heavy industries are responsible for 80 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Coal- and oil-fired power plants contribute 44 percent … Continue reading

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Poor Air Quality Predicted for Southern New England

Unhealthy air quality is predicted for the southern portions of Connecticut and Rhode Island, and the south coast of Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands during August due to ground-level ozone. “With the return of high temperatures, we predict … Continue reading

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Camden air pollution sign raises awareness

More Camden residents are inquiring about air quality following the installation of London’s first real time air pollution sign, according to Camden council. In June 2012, the council installed the LED sign on the outside wall of its offices on … Continue reading

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