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Most Polluted Cities in the United States 2012

The American Lung Association has been busy using the data from monitoring stations from across the United States, to analyse the state of their nations air quality. Notable improvements have been made in relation to coal-fired power plants so, although … Continue reading

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Air Pollution Endangers 41 Percent of Americans, Lung Association Report Finds

Air quality in the United States is the cleanest it’s ever been, but according to the American Lung Association’s, about 41 percent of Americans still live in areas with harmful pollution levels, California’s cities have the worst pollution, while Santa … Continue reading

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Air pollution in South Florida increases from April to mid-June

Air pollution season has arrived in South Florida, as sunny dry weather creates the ideal conditions for smog. The main reasons: Lots of vehicles on the roads, low humidity and abundant sunlight. Air pollution in South Florida increases from April … Continue reading

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Pollution caused global warming hole delayed climate change over eastern United States

Fig. 1. Observed change in surface air temperature between 1930 and 1990. Temperature change is based on the linear trend as in Hansen et al. (2001). Observations are from the NASA GISS Surface Temperature Analysis (Credit: E.M. Leibensperger et al … Continue reading

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As Summer Smog Season Starts, Free Resources Help Protect People

Next week is national Air Quality Awareness Week (April 30th to May 6th) in the US. A cooperative effort between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state environmental agencies and the national Weather Service to remind everyone to protect their … Continue reading

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US air pollution lowest in 10 years, according to American Lung Association

The American Lung Association released a report that said air pollution in the United States was at its lowest level in 1o years. In some areas however the air quality has actually worsened. More than 40% of people in the … Continue reading

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EPA Nipping at the Heels of Shale Gas Producers

The Environmental Protection Agency EPA has issued first ever air pollution rules for fracking wells. Drillers will be required to capture gas and its smog producing compounds that are released when the wells are tapped for the first time. This … Continue reading

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Is City Air Pollution Making Kids Obese?

A new study suggests air pollution link to obesity in children. Is City Air Pollution Making Kids Obese? | The Measure.

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