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Tag Archives: Illinois
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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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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Chicago’s Air Pollution Action Day continues into Friday
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
Air Quality Action Alert Issued for Saturday, May 19
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.
