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

Poor Air Quality Predicted for Southern New England

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Unhealthy air quality is predicted for the southern portions of Connecticut and Rhode Island, and the south coast of Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands during August due to ground-level ozone. “With the return of high temperatures, we predict … Continue reading →

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In America’s National Parks, Air Pollution Knows No Boundaries

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Summer is a time when American families plan vacations. Many are centered on the natural beauty of our country and the National Parks System. However, what many tourists may not anticipate is that the destination of their journey is being … Continue reading →

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Virginia ranks among 20 worst states for power plant air pollution

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Virginia is the 12th worst state in the nation when it comes to exposing residents to toxic air pollution from coal-fired power plants, according to an analysis released today in Virginia by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The NRDC-compiled data … Continue reading →

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Chicago’s Air Pollution Action Day continues into Friday

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

At 3:00 p.m. on Thursday the Air Quality Index for Ozone reached 111 in Chicago. This triggered an orange alert, meaning the air quality was Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The AQI for ozone is expected to be over 100 again … Continue reading →

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What’s in the Air You’re Breathing? Competition Aims to Spur the Development of Personal Air-Pollution Detectors

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new competition has been launched to find a portable personal sensor which can monitor air pollution. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) have announced the “My Air, My Health” challenge that invites … 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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Pollution, Poverty, People of Color: The factory on the hill.

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

One in four Richmond residents lives in areas of high air pollution from nearby industry or busy roadways, according to a city estimate based on data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency‘s Toxic Release Inventory and the California Air Resources Board. … Continue reading →

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Sunday is an orange air quality day in Chicago

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The EPA has issued an “Orange” air quality warning for Chicago on Sunday, May 27. The air quality index is predicted to be in the 101-150 range, indicating the air quality conditions are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. via Sunday is … Continue reading →

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