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Fine particulate air pollution linked to increased dementia risk

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Researchers at the University of Washington have found a relationship between increased levels of fine particle pollution and the risk of dementia.

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Fireworks Cause Air Pollution But

Greenbuilding Law

And not to let reality get in the way of government action, the Environmental Protection Agency had recently (but apparently no more) offered guidance on fireworks particle pollution on its website, Most people will have no reaction when exposed to. Wildfires, high winds, volcanoes and fireworks” (.

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How Does The U.S EPA Report on Air Quality ?

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In both the US AQI and the Nowcast, the higher the value, the greater the level of air pollution, and the greater the health concern. What Pollutants Does it Cover? Ground-level ozone (03) Particle pollution (PM2.5 Ground-level ozone (03) Particle pollution (PM 2.5) Particle pollution (PM 10).

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Why UCS Supporters Are Pressing EPA to Let California Enforce Its Truck Pollution Rules

Union of Concerned Scientists

I have developed asthma as an adult and being in the vicinity of any diesel engine is enough to set me off, but the long-term health effects for all of us from the ambient particle pollution really cannot be overstated. Truck pollution is killing us, the planet, and it stinks. UCS member, Oregon.

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Wilkes-Barre Times Editorial: Wildfire Smoke A Reminder Of Our Shared Vulnerability

PA Environment Daily

Even if you are healthy and fearless, it’s still a good idea to skip outdoor runs or bicycle rides, unnecessary work in gardens or on the house exterior, or other strenuous activities that will have you gulping huge amounts of the fine-particle pollution clouding our county.

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Prescribed Burning: All You Need To Know | BreezoMeter

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Although there are positive effects of prescribed fires, the smoke produced from the burning of vegetation can have a significant impact on air quality, human health, and the environment. Wildfire smoke is a mixture of chemical compounds including gasses like carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, particle pollution, and more.

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Climate Change Threatens Already Poor Air Quality in California’s Central Valley

Union of Concerned Scientists

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.