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Tag Archives: Texas
UTEP study: El Paso hospitalizations increased after heavy dust days
High winds carrying dust across the Borderland is a common occurrence in the Chihuahua Desert. But what some might pass off as a temporary inconvenience could have long-term health consequences, a recent study found. A journal article published in “atmosphere” found a correlation … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, USA, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, dust storm, El Paso, Research, Texas, USA
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What Is Cedar Fever?
Cedar fever season is upon us, and at a time when having a fever – or even catching a slight cold – is concerning, it’s more important than ever to understand the symptoms and source of this common Central Texas … Continue reading
North Texans breathed polluted air nearly 30% of 2018, report says
Air quality in Dallas-Fort Worth reached above-normal pollution levels on 106 days, according to the report. Air quality in Dallas-Fort Worth reached above-normal pollution levels on 106 days in 2018, according to a new report by the Environment Texas Research … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, USA, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, California, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Ozone O3, PM - Particulate Matter, San Diego, Texas, USA
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More than half a million Americans exposed to toxic air pollution face cancer risks above EPA guidelines
Neighbors used to barely notice the drab, low-slung industrial building across the river from downtown. The corporate name on the sign out front had changed a few times over the years. Truck traffic in and out of the loading docks … Continue reading
What is an Air Quality Alert?
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone Action Day, also known as an Air Quality Alert, for the Dallas-Fort Worth area Tuesday. Air Quality Alerts were designed by the government to communicate to the public on how … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Pollution, Dallas, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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Cedar count reaches second highest level in recorded history
Gusty winds behind a dry cold front have caused the cedar count to increase 25x over yesterday’s “high” concentration. Allergy sufferers beware, strong winds from a dry cold front early this morning have kicked up cedar pollen. A lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Allergies, Asthma, USA & Canada
Tagged Allergies, Asthma, Austin, cedar pollen, Texas, USA
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Approaching cedar season could be ‘worst we’ve ever seen’
Cedar season usually starts in late December, but the season could be increasing in time and intensity this year. Cedar is notorious for being one of Central Texans’ worst allergens, and the upcoming cedar season could possibly be “the worst … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Allergies, Asthma, Health Effects of Air Pollution, USA & Canada
Tagged Allergies, Asthma, Austin, cedar pollen, Texas, USA
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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
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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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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