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Tag Archives: Arizona
The U.S. Cities With the Most Deaths From Air Pollution
Decreasing levels of air pollution in the U.S. have led to fewer deaths and illnesses, according to a new report out this week. But there are pockets of the country, namely Los Angeles, where air pollution kills thousands of people, … Continue reading
Smog and pollen: Double-whammy for 127 million Americans
About 40% Americans live in counties where a “double whammy” of unhealthy levels of smog and ragweed pollen — both tied to climate change — combine to threaten respiratory health, a Natural Resources Defense Council report released Tuesday finds. “Today, 127 million Americans live … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Allergies, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ragweed pollen, Rhode Island, Smog, USA, Utah, Wisconsin
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Colorado, Arizona, Indonesia: Wildfires and Air Quality Concerns
Recent wildfires in Indonesia and the USA have been making the headlines – how will these deadly and destructive blazes affect us? In Colorado, a series of fires have been blazing across the state since June 10th resulting in deaths, … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Singapore, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, Arizona, Colorado, Indonesia, PM10, PM2.5, Singapore, University of California, USA, wildfires
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Possible hazardous air quality in county
Air quality in portions of Cochise County could be considered hazardous because of the potential for heavy smoke from three fires burning near Cananea, Mexico. Air quality in part is defined by measuring the amount of particulate matter (a measurement … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, Arizona, Cochise County, PM - Particulate Matter, USA, wildfires
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“State of the Air” report finds improvements in U.S. air quality, but smog problems persist
Are you living in a state or city that has earned an “F” in air quality? The American Lung Association has released its annual “State of the Air” report that details which parts of the country have the cleanest air … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asthma, Health Effects of Air Pollution, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, American Lung Association, Arizona, Asthma, Bakersfield-Delano, California, Cheyenne, Farmington, Fresno-Madera, Hanford-Corcoran, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Riverside, Merced, N.M., Ozone O3, particle pollution, Prescott, Santa Fe-Espanola, Smog, St. George, State of the Air, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Urban Exercise, USA, Utah, Wyo.
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Maricopa County: Monday is ‘No burn day’
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department issued a “No burn day” for Monday, which restricts wood burning in fireplaces and other devices, because of the likelihood of high air pollution. Maricopa’s air quality department will send inspectors to businesses and … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, Arizona, Maricopa County, USA, wood burning
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