Tag Archives: Texas

Approaching cedar season could be ‘worst we’ve ever seen’ 

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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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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Three Surprising Parts of the World Where Air Pollution Decreased

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Thanks to a super-sensitive new tool, NASA can now see exactly where air pollution is increasing and decreasing–down to the level of neighborhoods–and in some cases, the results are surprising. In 2004, NASA launched its Aura satellite, a research craft … Continue reading →

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Texas steps up monitoring for fracking air pollution

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The state is responding to concerns about air pollution from fracking in South Texas.  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or TCEQ, is installing the first air monitoring station in the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale. It will be … Continue reading →

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US Supreme Court air pollution ruling will save lives

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Citizens of the US, breathe easier. The Supreme Court has ruled that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can regulate air pollution that drifts across state lines. The ruling means about 1000 power plants will be forced to reduce their … Continue reading →

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Study: Idling hurts air quality

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

A local study of air emissions in the Barnett Shale suggests that trucks serving the oil and gas field spend an average of six hours per trip in extended idling, contributing to air pollution and ozone levels in North Texas. … Continue reading →

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EPA proposes approval of Texas’ clean air plan

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its proposal to approve revisions submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the state’s permitting program for major air pollution sources under the Clean Air Act’s New Source Review (NSR) program. … Continue reading →

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