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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
Posted in Air Quality, USA, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, Arizona, Bakersfield, California, Chicago, Cleveland, Fresno, ground level ozone, Illinois, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Ohio, Ozone O3, Pennsylvania, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, PM2.5, USA
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Tighter air pollution standards may save thousands of lives, greatly improve public health: New report includes online tool with searchable information on health risks
Reducing outdoor concentrations of two air pollutants, ozone (O3) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), to levels below those set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would likely save thousands of lives each year, result in far fewer serious illnesses and … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, Bakersfield, California, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Environmental Protection Agency - EPA, Fresno, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Huston, Los Angeles, New York City, Ohio, Ozone O3, Pennsylvania, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, PM2.5, Research, Riverside, Texas, USA
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Most air polluted places in the country
Air pollution has been a problem since the industrial revolution hit America in the 1800s. The BBC reports that more than 5.5 million people worldwide die prematurely each year due to air pollution, so this really is nothing to take lightly. According to … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Pollution, American Lung Association (ALA), Bakersfield, California, El Centro, Environmental Protection Agency - EPA, Fresno, Hanford, Harrisburg, Kentucky, Los Angeles, Louisville, Merced, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, San Jose, USA, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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More than half US population lives amid dangerous air pollution, report warns
American Lung Association’s ‘state of the air’ report finds 166 million Americans are living in unhealthy ozone or particle pollution with serious health risks More than half of the US population lives amid potentially dangerous air pollution, with national efforts … Continue reading
The dirty truth: Four out of every 10 Americans live with unhealthy levels of air pollution
The American Lung Association’s yearly State of the Air report ranked the cleanest and dirtiest metropolitan areas California’s cities were among the dirtiest in the country Fresno, Bakersfield and Visalia, California ranked as the worst for air pollution Prescott, Arizona, … Continue reading
See the Worst Place to Breathe in America
If you think about smog, you’re probably picturing a major city like Los Angeles, where in the 1960’s and 70’s the air was so bad that smog alerts telling people to avoid outdoor activity were regular occurrences. The air has … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, USA
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Air pollution control alert from Lodi to Bakersfield
The San Joaquin Valley from Lodi to Bakersfield has been designated as an area of high air pollution through Wednesday. Residents should avoid idling when dropping off or picking up students, and they should refrain from using drive-through services, according … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Pollution, Bakersfield, California, Lodi, San Joaquin Valley, USA
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