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Tag Archives: Environmental Protection Agency – EPA
Pollutionwatch: European air-quality map exposes dangers
From diesel-stricken Paris to coal-reliant Poland, study of pollution hotspots underlines need for reform The European Environment Agency has shed fresh light on the continent’s air quality. Following the prevailing winds from west to east there is a clear gradient, … Continue reading
Can Air Pollution Increase Risk Of Diabetes?
Can your risk of diabetes increase due to exposure to airborne particles of dust, dirt, and smoke? A new report warned that outdoor air pollution may be a significant contributor to diabetes cases around the world. The risk does not … Continue reading
Melbourne’s ‘fog’ is actually particulate pollution
It’s been another cold winter day in Melbourne, with temperatures struggling to make it to 10 degrees Celsius. And while it may look like the fog stuck around all day, there’s more to it than meets the eye. It’s actually … Continue reading
Could Your Shampoo Be the New Car Exhaust?
Shampoo. Air freshener. Countertop cleaner. Nearly everything in your medicine cabinet or under your kitchen sink is a source of air pollution. Regulators and scientists have known this for years, but recent studies led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric … Continue reading
Poor air quality recorded in most of western Taiwan
The air quality in most parts of western Taiwan on Wednesday was generally rated “unhealthy,” prompting state-owned Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) to reduce the output of two coal-fired power plants to cut air pollution emissions. As of noon, the Environmental … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Taiwan
Tagged Air Pollution, Environmental Protection Agency - EPA, PM2.5, Taipe, Taiwan
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Over 1,500 deaths a year in Ireland due to poor air quality
IRISH air is quietly killing its people. A new report by the Environmental Protection Agency has revealed that Ireland has repeatedly breached air pollution standards set by the World Health Organization and that these breaches have resulted in over 1500 premature … Continue reading
Link between forest fire smoke and pollution events discovered
Smoke from forest fires might contribute to more than half of certain gritty air pollution events in the continental U.S. during the summer, and as much as 20 percent of those events throughout the year, according to new research at … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality
Tagged Air Pollution, Environmental Protection Agency - EPA, forest fire, PM2.5, Research, wildfires
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Air pollution may have damaging effects on the kidneys
Highlight In a study of US veterans, researchers found a linear relationship between air pollution levels and risk of experiencing kidney function decline and of developing kidney disease or kidney failure. Air quality remains suboptimal in many parts of the … Continue reading
