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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
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
Posted in Air Quality, USA & Canada
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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When air becomes a public health hazard
A new report from the American Lung Association lists the cities that have the worst air pollution in the U.S. Places in Southern California and the Central Valley, including Los Angeles, Fresno, Visalia and Modesto, top the list. But Las … Continue reading
The 10 Most Air-Polluted Cities in the U.S.
The World Health Organization has ranked cities around the world on their amount of particulate pollution in the air. Here’s the dirtiest of the dirty in the U.S. via 10. Pittsburgh/San Diego – The 10 Most Air-Polluted Cities in the … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, Alaska, Bakersfield, California, Fairbanks, Fresno, Hanford-Corcoran, Hawaii, Modesto, Ontario, Pittsburgh, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, USA, Visalia
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