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Front Range air pollution surprises researchers

Researchers who examined air pollution along northern Colorado’s Front Range said they were surprised by how much harmful ozone and ozone-causing chemicals are drifting into the mountains from urban and rural areas below. “Really, all the way up to the … Continue reading

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US and Taiwan sign deal to cut urban air pollution

The US, Taiwan and Clean Air Asia, an alliance representing organisations in China, India and Indonesia, have signed a partnership to encourage cities to boost air quality. The Cities Clean Air Partnership (CCAP) aims to cut air pollution levels across … Continue reading

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WSU helps predict air quality during smoke season

As wildfire smoke clouds Pacific Northwest skies, researchers from Washington State University are helping improve air quality predictions with the first high-resolution, Web-based air-quality forecast system in the country. Created by researchers in WSU’s Laboratory for Atmospheric Research (LAR), the … Continue reading

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Air quality alert for the Truckee Meadows

The Washoe District Health Department has issued an air quality alert for the Truckee Meadows after ozone reached a level of unhealthy for sensitive groups. The department recommends people, especially those with lung disease like asthma, reduce prolonged or heavy … Continue reading

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NCAR air pollution study is largest in Colorado

Air pollution is a health hazard, especially for those with asthma and other breaking problems. Experts say Colorado  frequently exceeds national standards for ozone, and now scientists from around the world are getting closer look as part of the largest … Continue reading

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Wildfires causing hazy skies, vibrant sunsets in Minnesota

Have the skies looked a little hazy, and the sunsets extra red this weekend? That’s because strong winds have blown particles and smoke from a massive, rapidly spreading wildfire in north-central Washington state and Canada to Minnesota, which is creating a foggy … Continue reading

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Air quality alert issued for wildfire smoke

Smoky air that blew into Inland Northwest in a few hours Thursday afternoon likely will persist through at least Saturday as a 12-day heat wave gives way to moderating temperatures, but also gusty winds. The blue-brown haze from Central Washington … Continue reading

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Bill reintroduced to give Utah Division of Air Quality more ‘flexibility’

A bill was reintroduced Wednesday that would give the Utah Division of Air Quality more flexibility in forming strategies to achieve standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. HB121 was introduced during the 2014 Legislature and approved by the Senate, but … Continue reading

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