Breezometer

MARCH 14, 2022

BreezoMeter was honored to join Texas A&M University for a scientific research project that linked hurricanes to serious spikes in air pollution. The Results Speak Volumes: Higher Concentrations of Air Pollution Following Hurricane! The study found higher concentrations of air pollutants Benzene and PM 2.5

Air Pollution 59

Air Pollution 2018 Climate Change Technology 59

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2024

The $42 million agreement will resolve a case alleging thousands of violations of air pollution standards that stemmed from a catastrophic 2018 fire and subsequent pollution control system breakdowns at the company’s three Mon Valley Works facilities: the Clairton Coke Works and the Edgar Thomson and Irvin steel mills.

Air Pollution 45

Air Pollution Pollution Control Clean Air Act 2018 45

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With the backdrop of the first-ever Health Day at the annual UN climate conference, air quality in Dubai soared, as PM2.5 pollution reached 155 micrograms per cubic unit. Air pollution is harmful to human health as it exacerbates and causes an increase in health issues, like respiratory illnesses. I was wrong.

Fossil Fuels 235

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Climate Change Carbon Monoxide 235

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 26, 2022

California’s Central Valley consistently experiences the country’s worst air quality, and climate change is poised to make air quality even worse. In a region known for its exceptional agricultural productivity, climate change is quickly amplifying a dangerous type of climate risk in California’s Central Valley: air pollution.

Climate Change 347

Climate Change Ozone Air Pollution Particle Pollution 347

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

This condition was originally discovered by DEP on October 4, 2018 and the operator has been trying to correct the problem since then. Shell Petrochemical Plant Additional Air Pollution Penalties On February 22, 2024, DEP reported, in response to questions, the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County paid an additional $2,671,044.75

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2018 2024 2023 Natural Gas 112

Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Other studies have shown that Black Americans are more likely to have worse drinking water quality and higher exposure to air pollutants. Nationally, the number of cases in 2018, when adjusted for age differences, was about 5.5 These social and environmental factors for health are widespread. Was it home plumbing?

Cooling 363

Cooling 2018 2002 Air Pollution 363

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 2, 2023

Donald McEachin, who co-led the inception of this legislation starting in 2018 and was a fierce champion for environmental justice all his life. Beverly Wright, Vernice Miller-Travis , and Peggy Shepard, among others, shows that Black and brown communities are disproportionately exposed to and harmed by pollution.

Air Pollution 360

Air Pollution Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels 360

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

The closure in January 2016 of one of Pittsburgh’s biggest coal-processing plants led to immediate and lasting declines in emissions of fossil fuel–related air pollutants. The impact of the closure persisted through at least December 2018, the last month for which data were analyzed.

Fossil Fuels 88

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2018 2016 88

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 5, 2023

When drought compounds heatwaves , upticks in dust and air pollutants associated with extra energy use cause poor air quality in regions such as California’s Central Valley. Nearly all the increase in summer forest-fire area from 1972 to 2018 was due to increased VPD.

Climate Change 264

Climate Change 2018 Atmosphere Sea Level 264

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

On October 2, the Pittsburgh Union Progress reported the Jefferson Regional Foundation has scheduled three October listening sessions as it prepares to launch the Mon Valley Clear Air Fund that will be available to nonprofit organizations affected by a U.S. Steel Clairton Coke [Coal] Works plant December 2018 fire.

Air Pollution 95

Air Pollution 2018 Waste Electricity 95

Law Columbia

JUNE 26, 2023

In 2018, a group of 40 citizens filed a civil complaint and a group of 12 citizens filed an administrative complaint with support from an environmental NGO Kiko Network. Kobe Civil Case) In September 2018, a group of 40 citizens sued Kobe Steel Ltd., Kobe Civil Case) In September 2018, a group of 40 citizens sued Kobe Steel Ltd.,

Climate Change 110

Climate Change Air Pollution Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 110

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

“At GASP we not only monitor air quality and challenge industrial polluters’ illegal emissions, we also work to hold air quality regulators accountable for doing their jobs and fulfilling the duties that air pollution laws impose on them,” Executive Director Patrick Campbell explained.

Air Pollution 49

Air Pollution Clean Air Act Regulations Environmental Protection 49

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 30, 2024

And walking or using a traditional bike means avoiding air pollution and climate-changing emissions altogether. The average EV efficiency and location of EV sales (for the sales-weighted national emissions estimate) has been updated to reflect EV sales from 2018 through 2023 based on data from Atlas Public Policy.

Electricity 336

Electricity Fossil Fuels 2012 Climate Change 336

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

New in this UCS analysis is a look at the public health co-benefits of reducing air pollution from fossil fuels that occur from decarbonizing our economy. can naturally occur in our environment, for example, a volcanic eruption that releases soot into the air, but a major source of PM 2.5 Sources of PM 2.5 Source: UCS.

Fossil Fuels 289

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution 289

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2023

House holds Regular Session May 22, 23, 24, June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 82 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities (..)

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Renewable Energy 89

Breezometer

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Many of us automatically associate the health impact of air pollution with respiratory problems, but new studies highlight how unmanaged pollution exposure can impact our health far beyond breathing - even our skin (!) Poor Air Quality Found to Make Atopic Dermatitis Worse. What is Atopic Dermatitis?

Air Pollution 79

Air Pollution 2018 79

Legal Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Since 2018 we have worked together with Chevron to be a ‘Force for Good’ in our region by providing resources and opportunities for youth soccer players,” LAFC Co-President & CBO Larry Freedman said in a press release. “I

Fossil Fuels 200

Fossil Fuels 2028 Sea Level Air Pollution 200

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2022

The burning of transportation fuels, such as gasoline and diesel, is a substantial source of air pollution. ChargEVC-PA noted the Commission has already taken some steps to promote EV adoption. ChargEVC-PA noted the Commission has already taken some steps to promote EV adoption.

Electricity 98

Electricity Air Pollution Ozone Fossil Fuels 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

Since a moratorium on road dumping of conventional oil and gas was declared in 2018 as a result of the settlement of a citizen appeal of DEP’s program for approving of road dumping to the Environmental Hearing Board [ Read more here ], conventional well owners have reported spreading more than 3 million gallons of waste on roads.

Waste 101

Waste Natural Gas 2018 Regulations 101

Circle of Blue

MARCH 1, 2022

Other studies have shown that Black Americans are more likely to have lower quality drinking water and higher exposure to air pollutants. in 2018, the last year for which complete data has been compiled. These social and environmental factors for health are widespread. Without those details, it’s hard to get into specifics.”.

2022 306

2022 Climate Change Air Pollution Cooling 306

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Return On Environment A 2018 Carbon County Return on Environment report by the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce found open space and natural resources generate over $800 million annually in avoided costs for natural system services, air pollution removal, revenues from outdoor recreation and more. Read more here.

Natural Resources 52

Natural Resources Air Pollution 2018 2022 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2022

6 originally bailed out—reported in a 2018 bankruptcy filing that it lost $12 million annually due to its stake in OVEC, and Ohio legislative analysts discovered that Ohio utilities paid $94 million over market prices for OVEC’s electricity in 2018. In addition, FirstEnergy—owner of the two uneconomic nuclear power plants H.B.

Renewable Energy 356

Renewable Energy Nitrogen Oxides Electricity Clean Energy 356

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2023

Steel Reaches Tentative Settlement Over Air Pollution Following 2018 Fire At Clairton Coke (Coal) Works Plant [No Specifics Yet] -- WHYY: Philly Officials Say Water Is Safe After Bucks County Chemical Spill, How Do We Know That? -- NextPittsburgh: DEP Awards $3.7

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Earth Day Air Pollution Conservation 94

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

. - Tioga Compressor Station: DEP is inviting comments on Air Quality Plan Approval for installation of air pollution control equipment to comply with RACT III requirements for the station located in Farmington Twp., Tioga County. ( PA Bulletin, page 34 ) -- ECC Windsor, Inc. Greene County. ( Armstrong County. ( Berks County. (

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Air Pollution Recycling Pollution Control 111

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Starting with our Turning Down the Gas in California analysis in 2018, UCS has been pushing the CPUC to do more thoughtful, proactive planning for gas plant retirements. This information can be used in future planning processes to plan for retirements in much more detail. This development has also been a long time in the making.

Clean Energy 313

Clean Energy Regulations 2030 Electricity 313

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 2683 ) Air Quality Permits -- Texas Eastern Transmission LP - Gas Pipeline Compressor Station: DEP invites comments on a renewal of a State Only Air Quality Permit for a compressor station located in Bedford Twp., Butler County. ( Tioga County. ( Bedford County. ( Tioga County. ( Tioga County. ( Susquehanna County. (

Air Pollution 72

Air Pollution Recycling 2028 Waste 72

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2021

That changed in 2018, when LADWP notified its tenants that for the first time LADWP water could no longer be used for irrigation and stock watering purposes. In the process, LADWP transformed a vibrant Inyo County economy and idyllic environment into a desert wasteland.

Natural Resources 238

Natural Resources Air Pollution Climate Change 2018 238

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

By Leigh Hartman When Son Nguyen lived in the US, he saw rapidly advancing electric vehicle technology and heard stories from back in Vietnam about air pollution. Above, workers clear debris in the province, north of Manila, after Typhoon Mangkhut on September 15, 2018. Zul Kifli / AFP / Getty Images.

Clean Energy 105

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Wind Power 105

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2023

million cubic feet of natural gas and hazardous air pollutants. Because the Pigging Station was built prior to 2018 it is not covered by an Air Quality Program permit from DEP. However, they only apply to facilities constructed or modified after August 8, 2018. Click Here for technical guidance. Read more here.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2012 2019 98

Environmental and Urban Economics

DECEMBER 27, 2020

The real action begins if one could access my Amazon Prime data in 2018, 2019 and 2020 as well as my geotagged data. Armed with these wealth indicators, the researcher can study whether poor people are engaging in similar adaptation strategies as richer people during air pollution and natural disaster crises. hours a day.

2020 184

2020 Air Pollution 2018 2019 184

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

Civil lawsuits were filed in Sendai in 2017 and Kobe in 2018 by citizens against corporations that planned to build new coal-fired power plants. In September 2018, in Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v. (Judgments and English summaries are found in the Sabin Center’s Climate Change Litigation Database.).

Paris Agreement 143

Paris Agreement Climate Change 2018 Fossil Fuels 143

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Lee Highlights PA’s Abandoned, Unplugged Conventional Oil & Gas Well Problem -- Times Leader: Ohio Attorney General Charges PA Company Austin Master Services With Storing Excessive Quantities Of Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater, Threatening Ohio River -- The Energy Age Blog: Fracking Cecil Township In Washington County -- Environmental Health (..)

Conservation 96

Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 96

Enviromental Defense

MAY 13, 2021

It would add millions of tonnes of carbon pollution and endanger the health of nearby communities with increased air pollution. It’s even died once before, only to be raised from the dead in 2018 by Premier Ford’s government. Ontarians say No to the proposed Highway 413.

Climate Change 105

Climate Change Air Pollution Government 2018 105

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 27, 2023

The refinery was a major polluter, according to 2019 report by the City of Philadelphia it was the largest stationary source of air pollution and the largest single emitter of toxic pollutants in Philadelphia, accounting for 57% of total toxic emissions from larger sources in Philadelphia in 2016 including benzene and other known carcinogens.

Electricity 244

Electricity 2016 Technology Technology 244

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The projects are located in high-population areas with dense traffic and high air pollution levels. tons of NOx and other pollutants from the air. Annually the project will remove 3.9 million settlement with Volkswagen.

Nitrogen Oxides 59

Nitrogen Oxides Clean Energy Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Dioxide 59

Legal Planet

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s also possible that more frequent burning and less intense fires might make it easier for us to control or contain fires, such that they would be less likely to burn buildings and towns, like the Camp Fire burned Paradise in 2018.

Climate Change 246

Climate Change 2017 2018 2020 246

Enviromental Defense

JULY 31, 2023

A 2018 survey of 66 Great Lakes beaches found plastic pellets on nearly two thirds of them. The Oneida Nation members have called the landfill “ the number one environmental threat” to their community. The highest concentration was found on Baxter Beach in Sarnia, Ontario, right next to Chemical Valley.

Waste 98

Waste Recycling Air Pollution 2018 98