Tag Archives: Illinois

List Shows 10 Most & Least Polluted States in the U.S.

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

According to new reports, not all states across the country fare the same when it comes to air quality. Over the years, numerous studies have shown that pollution hurts kids and adults in dangerous and insidious ways. And when it … Continue reading →

Posted in USA, USA & Canada | Tagged Air Pollution, Alabama, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, USA, Utah | Leave a comment

The U.S. Cities With the Most Deaths From Air Pollution

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 | Leave a comment

Smog and pollen: Double-whammy for 127 million Americans

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 | Leave a comment

Chicago’s Air Pollution Action Day continues into Friday

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

At 3:00 p.m. on Thursday the Air Quality Index for Ozone reached 111 in Chicago. This triggered an orange alert, meaning the air quality was Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The AQI for ozone is expected to be over 100 again … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, USA & Canada | Tagged Air Quality Index (AQI), Chicago, ground level ozone, Illinois, ozone levels, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USA | Leave a comment

Air Quality Action Alert Issued for Saturday, May 19

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued a code orange air quality alert affecting the Chicago region. Air Quality Action Alert Issued for Saturday, May 19 – Homewood-Flossmoor, IL Patch.