Tag Archives: Ohio

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 →

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Nature might be better than tech at reducing air pollution: Restoring native vegetation could cut air pollution and costs, study finds

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Adding plants and trees to the landscapes near factories and other pollution sources could reduce air pollution by an average of 27 percent, new research suggests. The study shows that plants — not technologies — may also be cheaper options … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Advisory declared for Northeast Ohio

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency declared an Air Quality Advisory for Northeast Ohio. The advisory for ground-level ozone is in effect throughout the entire day on Monday. Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit Counties are affected … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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Cleveland ranks among nation’s worst metro areas for air pollution-related deaths, illnesses 

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Cleveland area leads the state in the number of deaths and serious health problems caused by air pollution, and ranks ninth worst in the country, according to a new report released today. The Health of the Air report, compiled … Continue reading →

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Smog Alert program changes name to Air Quality Advisory

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency in partnership with OKI Regional Council of Governments changed the name of the Smog Alert program to Air Quality Advisory. An Air Quality Advisory is a public message that is issued the day before … Continue reading →

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