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Pandemic Drop in Air Pollution Boosted Himalayan Snowpack, Study Finds

Yale E360

JUNE 28, 2023

A drop in air pollution in India at the height of the coronavirus pandemic slowed the melting of snow in the Himalayas, a new study finds. Read more on E360 →

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Overheated trees are contributing to urban air pollution

New Scientist

JUNE 20, 2024

air pollution An aerial survey of Los Angeles reveals that high temperatures cause plants to emit more compounds that can contribute to harmful ozone and PM2.5

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Mounting evidence points to air pollution as a cause of eczema

New Scientist

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Air pollution has been linked to eczema before, and now a study of more than 280,000 people has strengthened the association

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Breathing Fresh: A Persuasive Plea for Air Pollution Remediation

Cleannovate

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In the midst of our bustling urban jungles, indoor sanctuaries, and industrial landscapes, the air we breathe is far from pristine. The air pollution crisis is not just an environmental concern; it’s a silent assailant affecting our health, quality of life, and the very air we depend […]

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Taking A Data-Driven Tour of Air Pollution Law

Legal Planet

JULY 25, 2022

For instance, the much maligned RECLAIM program in Southern California cut emissions by 20% compared to firms outside the program, with all groups experiencing air pollution reductions. Blacks received greater pollution reductions than whites, but Hispanics received fewer. Download as PDF.

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Air Pollution Could Potentially Exacerbate Menopause Symptoms, Study Says

Inside Climate News

MAY 1, 2024

a type of air pollutant, to estrogen decrease during the menopause transition. By Gina Jiménez Some air pollutants can disrupt hormone levels during the menopause transition, possibly exacerbating symptoms, according to a paper published earlier this year in the journal Science of Total Environment.

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Environmental Groups File Notice Of Intent To Sue The Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County For Air Pollution Violations: Similar Action In 2023 Resulted In $10 Million Settlement

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2024

On October 23, 2024, the Clean Air Council and the Environment Integrity Project filed a notice of intent to sue the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County for emitting particulate matter (PM 2.5) and nitrogen oxides in violation of the federal Clean Air Act, the state Air Pollution Control Act and the plant's permit. "As

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Air Pollution Makes It Harder for Bees to Sniff Out Flowers, Study Finds

Yale E360

JANUARY 21, 2022

Air pollution may be making it harder for bees and other insects to follow the scent of flowers, reducing pollination by as much as a third, new research suggests. Read more on E360 ?.

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Air Pollution Threatens Millions of Lives. Now the Sources Are Shifting

Scientific American

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As EPA tightens air pollution standards for particulate matter, new research suggests some components of that pollution could worsen with climate change

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At COP28, a Growing Sense of Alarm Over the Harms of Air Pollution

Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A study released on the eve of the conference found that 8 million people around the world die annually from air pollution. And experts say the crisis is worsening. By Victoria St. Martin In one home video, Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah bops to a choreographed Beyoncé dance.

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Scientists unveil new insights into air pollution formation

Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding how air pollution forms at the molecular level. Read the full story from the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society.

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In A Win for Public Health, EPA Toughens Limits on Soot Air Pollution

NRDC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Today's agency action will deliver lifesaving protections from dangerous air pollution.

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Running in Bad Air Quality: Be Air Pollution Smart | BreezoMeter

Breezometer

MARCH 21, 2022

The reason is simple: air pollution. What Air Quality Is Considered ‘Safe’ For Running? Our understanding of air pollution and its health impact is constantly updating. Poor air quality near Wimbledon, England 03.22.22 Running in Air Pollution. via BreezoMeter. Our simple answer here is no.

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Clean Air Council: US Steel Complying With Lawsuit Settlement To Reduce Harmful Air Pollution At Clairton Coke [Coal] Works

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2024

On June 4, the Clean Air Council said US Steel is taking steps to comply with the lawsuit settlement to reduce harmful air pollution from the Clairton Coke [Coal] Works in Allegheny County. The lawsuit was filed in response to thousands of violations of air pollution limits after the massive fire at U.S.

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India’s Air Pollution Challenge Spans Rural and Urban Areas

NRDC

JULY 26, 2023

A new analysis of satellite data shows that despite some recent progress, air pollution remains a persistent problem across India.

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Central Park Air: The Effects Of Air Pollution In NYC | BreezoMeter

Breezometer

APRIL 12, 2022

But a major threat still remains – NYC air pollution. Let’s discuss why reclaiming New York’s renowned landmark doesn’t mean Central Park is always safe due to poor Manhattan air quality and local environmental hazards. Car Pollution: How Does Traffic Contribute to Air Pollution? Not Necessarily.

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In a Hotter Climate, Some Trees Could Make Air Pollution Worse

Yale E360

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As temperatures rise, warmer weather will spur some trees to release a chemical known to worsen air quality, a new study finds. Read more on E360 →

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US megadrought has led to more air pollution from power plants

New Scientist

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Fossil fuel power plants filled the gap but that has led to increased air pollution The ongoing drought in the western US depleted reservoirs and reduced hydropower generation.

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Low traffic neighbourhood schemes cut air pollution on nearby roads

New Scientist

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Schemes that aim to reduce traffic through certain streets have been accused of increasing air pollution on roads at their borders, but a study in London has found that the opposite is true

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Downwind states face disproportionate burden of air pollution

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 20, 2024

Supreme Court decision to block a federal rule curbing interstate air pollution further complicates efforts to reduce emissions and adds to an already disproportionate burden on ‘downwind’ states, according to researchers. Read the full story from the University of Notre Dame. A recent U.S.

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Air Pollution & Climate Change: Global Phenomena, Individual Consequences

Breezometer

OCTOBER 31, 2021

No prolonged or excessive exposure to air pollution is safe for children: In 2020, in a landmark ruling the death of 9-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah led to the first person having 'air pollution' listed as the cause of death in the UK. The longer we live, the greater our exposure to air pollution. The Elderly.

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Air Pollution Tweets from U.S. Embassies Saving Lives, Study Finds

Yale E360

OCTOBER 25, 2022

By tweeting real-time local pollution data in developing countries, U.S. embassies helped spur measurable improvements in air quality, a new study finds. Read more on E360 ?.

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Coalition Urges Renewable Rikers Compliance in NY Air Pollution Permit

NRDC

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Renewable Rikers coalition tells DEC that Rikers power plant permit conflicts with both city law mandating closure of Rikers jails by 2027 and state climate law

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Solar energy output of India is reduced significantly by air pollution

Physics World

MARCH 15, 2022

Air pollution in India is reducing the energy output of some solar panels as much as 52%. That is the conclusion of researchers who have modelled the effects of particulate pollution on solar irradiance in 2001–2018. Having abundant insolation, the country was ranked fifth in the world for solar energy capacity in 2020.

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New York City’s fireworks display prompts temporary surge of air pollution

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 26, 2024

The resulting air pollutant levels were many times higher in the hours after the display than those seen when smoke from a … Continue reading New York City’s fireworks display prompts temporary surge of air pollution

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WHO calls for lower limits on air pollution to save millions of lives

New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The World Health Organization has released guidelines for strict limits on air pollution from cars, power stations and other sources. If countries adopt them, millions of deaths could be avoided

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Air pollution likely to be causing dementia, say UK science advisers

New Scientist

JULY 25, 2022

Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants identifies three ways exposure to dirty air could be leading to cognitive decline in older people

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Study Underscores That Exposure to Air Pollution Harms Brain Development in the Very Young

Inside Climate News

AUGUST 6, 2022

Martin For years, researchers have known that air pollution can worsen such respiratory conditions as asthma in children. But a recently released study has shed new light on how exposure to airborne pollutants can also affect the developing brains of the very young. By Victoria St.

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Air pollution raises our risk of a stroke and its later complications

New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended air pollution exposure limit could substantially increase our risk of a first-time stroke

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Air Pollution and Health Impacts of Oil & Gas Production in the United States

Environmental News Bits

JULY 11, 2023

Oil and gas production is one of the largest emitters of methane, a potent greenhouse gas and a significant contributor of air pollution emissions.

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Carbon dioxide as an air pollutant

Environment, Law, and History

AUGUST 3, 2022

The archival record of its early years reveals the extent to which efforts to measure atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations interacted closely with one of the most hotly debated political issues of the mid-twentieth century: urban air pollution. The precise nature of CO2 as an air pollutant, however, was difficult to pin down.

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Air pollution hides increases in rainfall

Environmental News Bits

MARCH 28, 2024

As aerosols decrease, their … Continue reading Air pollution hides increases in rainfall Greenhouse gas emissions increase rainfall, while aerosols have a long-term drying effect as well as short-term impacts that vary with the seasons.

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Tropical city air pollution led to 470,000 premature deaths in 2018

New Scientist

APRIL 8, 2022

Cities in the tropics are experiencing a growing air pollution problem, which is estimated to have led to a 62 per cent rise in premature deaths since 2005

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Without focus on race, Biden effort on air pollution disparities will fail, report says

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Biden administration has pledged to address deadly air pollution disparities in communities of color that resulted from historically racist policy decisions.

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Groups File Federal Lawsuit Against Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County For Air Pollution Violations

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

May 11, the Environmental Integrity Project and Clean Air Council filed a federal lawsuit against the Shell Petrochemical Plant for repeatedly violating permitted air pollution limits from a massive new plastics production plant in Beaver County, which opened last year. In a lawsuit filed in the U.S.

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DEP Invites Comments On New Air Pollution Permit For Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Plant In Washington County; Plant Suffered Major Explosion, Fire In 2022

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Resources Links - Revolution Cryogenic Plant: -- Observer-Reporter: Explosion, Fire At Energy Transfer’s Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Plant Burned For Nearly 11 Hours On Christmas Day In Smith Twp., Washington County [PaEN] -- DEP Ongoing Explosion/Fire Investigation: Energy Transfer Reported An Uncontrolled Release Of Ethane For 9.5

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Cutting air pollution could boost crop yields by up to 28 per cent

New Scientist

JUNE 1, 2022

Analysis of air pollution and crop health via satellite imagery suggests that limiting emissions of nitrogen dioxide, a potent greenhouse gas, could boost crop yields by up to 28 per cent

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As air pollution declined, tribal nations got left out

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 26, 2022

Although air pollution in the U.S. A new analysis of data between 2000 and 2018 shows that trends for Native American communities on tribal land have not kept up with the decline in other communities, which … Continue reading As air pollution declined, tribal nations got left out.

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Fixing Air Pollution Could Dramatically Improve Health Disparities

Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Sowing seeds for cleaner air: How EPA researchers are addressing air pollution at Chicago area schools

Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

EPA scientists are partnering with organizations in the greater-Chicago metropolitan area to assess the use of vegetative barriers in mitigating the effects of nearby roadway air pollution and improving air quality near schools.

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Campaigners troubled by WHO delay of tougher air pollution guidelines

New Scientist

JUNE 16, 2021

The World Health Organization has postponed the publication of new guidelines on lower limits for air pollution that are expected to influence how governments act on toxic air

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Study examines disparities in air pollution affecting American Indian communities

Environmental News Bits

MARCH 28, 2022

is one of several air pollutants regulated by the U.S. With most … Continue reading Study examines disparities in air pollution affecting American Indian communities. New research highlights disparities in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) trends between American Indian (AI) and non-AI populated U.S.

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Should you exercise outside in air pollution?

Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 8, 2021

EPA researchers are working to improve knowledge about the relationship between exercise and air pollution, which, until recently, has not been an active area of research. Read the full story from U.S.

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Study is first to show that air pollutants increase risk of painful periods for women

Frontiers

JULY 6, 2021

A new epidemiological study by the open access publisher Frontiers is the first to show that the risk of developing dysmenorrhea increases by more than 30 times for women and girls who are exposed long-term to air pollutants such as carbon and nitrogen oxides and fine particulate matter. Air pollutants are an important new risk factor.

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Pandemic Drop in Air Pollution Boosted Himalayan Snowpack, Study Finds

Overheated trees are contributing to urban air pollution

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Mounting evidence points to air pollution as a cause of eczema

Breathing Fresh: A Persuasive Plea for Air Pollution Remediation

Taking A Data-Driven Tour of Air Pollution Law

Air Pollution Could Potentially Exacerbate Menopause Symptoms, Study Says

Environmental Groups File Notice Of Intent To Sue The Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County For Air Pollution Violations: Similar Action In 2023 Resulted In $10 Million Settlement

Air Pollution Makes It Harder for Bees to Sniff Out Flowers, Study Finds

Air Pollution Threatens Millions of Lives. Now the Sources Are Shifting

At COP28, a Growing Sense of Alarm Over the Harms of Air Pollution

Scientists unveil new insights into air pollution formation

In A Win for Public Health, EPA Toughens Limits on Soot Air Pollution

Running in Bad Air Quality: Be Air Pollution Smart | BreezoMeter

Clean Air Council: US Steel Complying With Lawsuit Settlement To Reduce Harmful Air Pollution At Clairton Coke [Coal] Works

India’s Air Pollution Challenge Spans Rural and Urban Areas

Central Park Air: The Effects Of Air Pollution In NYC | BreezoMeter

In a Hotter Climate, Some Trees Could Make Air Pollution Worse

US megadrought has led to more air pollution from power plants

Low traffic neighbourhood schemes cut air pollution on nearby roads

Downwind states face disproportionate burden of air pollution

Air Pollution & Climate Change: Global Phenomena, Individual Consequences

Air Pollution Tweets from U.S. Embassies Saving Lives, Study Finds

Coalition Urges Renewable Rikers Compliance in NY Air Pollution Permit

Solar energy output of India is reduced significantly by air pollution

New York City’s fireworks display prompts temporary surge of air pollution

WHO calls for lower limits on air pollution to save millions of lives

Air pollution likely to be causing dementia, say UK science advisers

Study Underscores That Exposure to Air Pollution Harms Brain Development in the Very Young

Air pollution raises our risk of a stroke and its later complications

Air Pollution and Health Impacts of Oil & Gas Production in the United States

Carbon dioxide as an air pollutant

Air pollution hides increases in rainfall

Tropical city air pollution led to 470,000 premature deaths in 2018

Without focus on race, Biden effort on air pollution disparities will fail, report says

Groups File Federal Lawsuit Against Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County For Air Pollution Violations

DEP Invites Comments On New Air Pollution Permit For Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Plant In Washington County; Plant Suffered Major Explosion, Fire In 2022

Cutting air pollution could boost crop yields by up to 28 per cent

As air pollution declined, tribal nations got left out

Fixing Air Pollution Could Dramatically Improve Health Disparities

Sowing seeds for cleaner air: How EPA researchers are addressing air pollution at Chicago area schools

Campaigners troubled by WHO delay of tougher air pollution guidelines

Study examines disparities in air pollution affecting American Indian communities

Should you exercise outside in air pollution?

Study is first to show that air pollutants increase risk of painful periods for women

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