Tag Archives: USA

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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Ohio Air alert issued for Sunday

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Central Ohioans with respiratory problems and some other health conditions should take it easy outdoors Sunday. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued an air-quality alert, warning that stagnant, polluted air could worsen the symptoms of people with heart disease, … 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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Sequoia National Park Is Stuck in Pollution Hell

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The famed redwoods of Sequoia National Park are slowly yet surely being replaced by another kind of enduring landmark: a sky-spanning carpet of lung-blistering smog. via Sequoia National Park Is Stuck in Pollution Hell – Neighborhoods – The Atlantic Cities.

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First heat wave of the season hits York County

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Temperatures are set to reach an abnormal high during the holiday weekend — and stay there until later this week. The Memorial Day weekend kicked off with the first heat wave to hit York County this year. Normal temperatures for … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Concerns at Factory Fire, USA

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A factory fire in Connecticut USA has led to an alert being issued regarding the quality of air in the region. At such times it is  advisable to wear a mask as well as staying in doors. Information on the … 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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