Tag Archives: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Air quality warnings persist in Fairbanks North Pole

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality warnings have accompanied a stretch of cold weather this week, but those advisories won’t necessarily count against a federal mandate to limit local pollution levels. Borough air quality technician Jim McCormick said early Wednesday afternoon that air quality … Continue reading →

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In Hong Kong, confronting pollution’s risks

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The day’s air pollution, not the weather, is arguably the favorite topic of discussion among Hong Kong locals. For casual observers, the level of pollution on a given day is often determined simply by looking at Victoria Harbor. If the … Continue reading →

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Utah taking public comment on clean-air plans

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Utah regulators called Monday for stricter controls on industrial emissions to reduce sooty pollution that typically settles in the heavily populated Wasatch Front for weeks in bowl-shaped valleys that trap smog. Regulators opened a month-long public comment period Monday on … Continue reading →

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Pollution monitoring in Londonderry takes a look at the air where we live

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

If you want to know how air pollution is affecting people in southern New Hampshire, it helps to know the quality of the air where we live and work, rather than atop a mountain. That’s the idea behind a new … Continue reading →

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Air pollution programs in turmoil as Memphis officials study options for inspections

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

In the aftermath of Memphis’ smoggiest summer in years, local efforts to control air pollution have been thrown into disarray by the city’s decision to withdraw funds for vehicle emissions testing and a Shelby County Commission squabble over plans for … Continue reading →

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Air-quality changes bring mixed reviews

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Valley’s summertime air is dangerous at times — 91 ozone violations and counting this year. And you’re paying a $29 million annual fine for failing to clean it up faster. So are you any better off now than you … Continue reading →

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America’s 10 Most Polluted States

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Half of all industrial toxic air pollution comes from power plants, and 6,700 power plants and heavy industries are responsible for 80 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Coal- and oil-fired power plants contribute 44 percent … Continue reading →

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Summer brings spike in ozone pollution

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The searing summer in St. Louis has helped drive ozone levels to the highest levels seen in five years, killing the region’s chances for meeting federal standards any time soon. Data from air monitors across the region quantify the extent … Continue reading →

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