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Four Utah schools to house, operate air quality monitoring devices

A particulate matter sampling device was installed at Fort Herriman Middle School on Monday to help state officials and local experts understand the roles location and elevation play in air quality. The school was one of four along the Wasatch … Continue reading

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Utah’s air quality Thursday among worst in nation, EPA map shows

Parts of Utah currently have some of the worst air quality in the country, and a health alert remains in effect for the week. A current map from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows red, or “unhealthy” air over Salt … Continue reading

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China’s air pollution could affect America’s West Coast

The New York Times reports that the air pollution, originating in China, can affect the air quality in Korea, Japan and even the United States. According to the new research quoted by the NYT, fin-particle pollutants from China have been … Continue reading

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Experts say persistent winter air pollution in Marin poses health risks

Health experts advised caution Friday as the sixth consecutive “Spare the Air” alert was issued for Saturday, but they say aren’t seeing a dramatic increase in health problems — possibly in part due to the advisories. “If we’re not seeing … Continue reading

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Code Orange Air Pollution Alert in Philadelphia Today

The National Weather Service has issued a relatively rare Code Orange weather alert for the Philadelphia area today. What that means is, written in the NWS’s preferred all-caps style: AIR POLLUTION CONCENTRATIONS WITHIN THE REGION MAY BECOME UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE … Continue reading

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Hawaii Vog Makes For Incredible Skylines And Horrible Air Quality

Hawaii has a love-hate relationship with “vog.” On one hand, vog (or volcanic smog) is basically harmful volcanic air pollution. As Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island oozes lava, it emits sulfur dioxide that reacts with sunlight, oxygen, dust particles … Continue reading

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Air quality issues result in Washington burn bans

Stage One burn bans have been issued in Snohomish and King Counties, Washington, US, in an attempt to avoid air quality worsening any further and to protect public health. Puget Sound Clean Air Agency issued the burn ban in an … Continue reading

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Air quality in Utah a pressing concern, according to task force

The state’s struggle with air quality is among the top pressing issues identified by members of Economic Development Task Force, which delivered recommendations urging immediate action by Utah lawmakers in advance of the winter inversion season. Created two years ago … Continue reading

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