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Tag Archives: Pittsburgh
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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Keep an eye on your city’s pollution in real time
And breathe… High-definition cameras are letting residents monitor the air pollution in their cities online, and in real time. The Breathe Project in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, worked with Carnegie Mellon University to create the Breathe Cam – four high-resolution cameras that … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Pollution, Air Quality, Breathe Project, Pittsburgh, USA
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Pittsburgh shows inhabitants what air pollution looks like
Concerned citizens in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have banded together to form the Breathe Project, which enables Internet users to view the polluted air for themselves on a webcam in the hopes they’ll be inspired to take action. Four … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, Breathe Project, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, USA
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Will Pennsylvania’s Proposed Anti-Smog Regs Actually Create New Pollution Hot Spots?
Some people claim that the Clean Air Act has its roots in Pennsylvania, where in 1948, a single smog event left 20 people dead and 6,000 others ill in the town of Donora. It was the worst air pollution disaster … 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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Pittsburgh summit explores health effects of air pollution
Travelers flying into Pittsburgh can see the dirty brown blanket that is the region’s air quality problem, even if those who live under it cannot. That’s part of the problem and a big reason air pollution continues to impact human … Continue reading
