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U.S. deep freeze continues; dangerous air pollution episode in Utah

The most dangerous weather in the U.S. this week is occurring in the valleys of northern Utah, where clear skies, light winds, and a strong temperature inversion have combined to create a dangerous 6-day long air pollution episode. (A temperature … Continue reading

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Cooking up clean air in Africa: Reducing air pollution and meningitis risk in Ghana

They’re little more than a pile of burning sticks with a stewpot atop them. But these open fires or basic cookstoves have been linked to the premature deaths of 4 million people annually, many of them young children. Three billion … Continue reading

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Air Quality At Risk From Stagnant Weather

Residents Asked to Reduce Burning. While a bit of sun and lack of rain later this week presents a nice end of the year surprise, it also could mean degraded air quality. Heading into New Years Weekend, temperatures are expected … Continue reading

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Maricopa County: Monday is ‘No burn day’

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department issued a “No burn day” for Monday, which restricts wood burning in fireplaces and other devices, because of the likelihood of high air pollution. Maricopa’s air quality department will send inspectors to businesses and … Continue reading

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No-burn season is just around the corner

The valley’s no-burn seasons starts Nov. 1. Before firing up a wood burning stove, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District asks residents to check at San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Depending on air quality forecasts, the … Continue reading

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