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Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York State

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens and State Department of Health (DOH) Acting Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D., issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro and Long Island regions of … Continue reading

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Front Range air pollution surprises researchers

Researchers who examined air pollution along northern Colorado’s Front Range said they were surprised by how much harmful ozone and ozone-causing chemicals are drifting into the mountains from urban and rural areas below. “Really, all the way up to the … Continue reading

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Trees prevent respiratory diseases

A new research has suggested that trees play significant role in removing air pollution and preventing respiratory diseases. A large scale study conducted by the researchers of several centers unveils that trees save more than 850 people lives and prevent … Continue reading

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Air quality alert California

Air quality officials are warning San Joaquin Valley residents of potential health hazards due to increasing ozone levels and smoke from lingering wildfires. It’s the second air quality alert the valley air pollution control district has issued this year. Officials … Continue reading

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Air pollution worsened by climate change set to be more potent killer in the 21st century

This century, climate change is expected to induce changes in air pollution, exposure to which could increase annual premature deaths by more than 100,000 adults worldwide. Based on the findings from a modelling study published in Springer’s journal Climatic Change, … Continue reading

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High Ozone Levels During Heat Waves Make Air Pollution Worse

High temperatures make air pollution worse. A new study has found that during heat waves, plants reduce their ozone absorption which lead to high levels of the gas remaining in the environment. Ozone is a gas that exists both at … Continue reading

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China to Report Air Pollution Monitoring Data in 116 More Cities

China widened its air-quality monitoring rules, asking more cities to report data as the nation seeks to combat high levels of pollution. A State Council notice told 116 more of its cities to disclose air quality monitoring data, including readings … Continue reading

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MPCA issues air pollution advisory through Monday

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a health advisory for the Twin Cities and Rochester areas as ozone pollution nears levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. The advisory became effective on Sunday and will last through Monday as mostly-sunny … Continue reading

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