| 单词 | particulate |
| 例句 | When particulate matter in the atmosphere was sufficient, light from the ground got trapped and reflected back, and the entire Detroit sky would become the soft pink of cotton candy. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z His invention, it turned out, could also cleanse noxious vapors and particulates from smelter effluent, coal particles from mine air, and much more. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “I believe it to be a good sign. I don’t remember ever drinking a glass of good bourbon with any particulate matter floating in it, do you? What do you think of this color?” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I place one sample in an empty centrifuge so I can analyze the particulate. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I test the particulate and the sediment is nothing more than sand, making it completely drinkable with the filtration straws. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z But particulate matter is an ongoing concern, for example, in several parts of farm country. Dust is a growing problem. What role does farmland play? 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z ABC Welcome back to , where the path to love is paved with push-up bras, spray tan particulates and 50 shades of lip gloss. The Bachelor Watch: The Girls Played Roller Derby. Sean Gets Played 2013-01-29T14:29:39Z Aeroqual’s particulate monitor, one of the most advanced, looks like an enormous old-fashioned cellphone. The American Citizen’s Guide to Clean Air 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z The result is an interior filled with a spalike, almost particulate light. New Wing at Corning Museum of Glass Invites the Light 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z For now, I counted a dozen separate folding ladders and choked on the particulate swirling in the air of this construction zone. Can’t Repeat the Past? An Immersive ‘Great Gatsby’ Thinks You Can. 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z He said that’s partly because the most sophisticated technologies to detect fine particulates are rarely used, and also because the emissions are dispersed. Open burning at U.S. military sites inflames activists in nearby towns 2017-05-06T04:00:00Z Fine particulate matter is much smaller than the kind of dust that you find after you haven’t cleaned your room in a while. Good day to play outside? Learn about air pollution to find out. 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z One effect in particular, in which a character disintegrates into a digitally created particulate storm, seems designed specifically to re-create the wow factor of the liquid-metal Terminator in "T2." A messy 'Terminator Genisys' shows why bigger is not always better 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z Kids are at higher risk of the damaging effects of ozone and particulate matter, especially kids with asthma, because their bodies and lungs are developing. Good day to play outside? Learn about air pollution to find out. 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z Research finds that you could be exposed to around three times more particulate matter while preparing a roast dinner than if you were to walk through India's polluted capital, New Delhi. Cooking pollutes your home and increases your health risks — but better ventilation will help 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z I’m standing outside his mother’s house wearing disposable coveralls, gloves, and a particulate mask. How cleaning out my hoarder Mother-in-Law’s junk caused my own marriage to crumble 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z Who would have gussed that a few hours later the World Trade Center towers would be gone, that ash would black out the sun and concrete particulates choke the air? Nat Geo's "9/11: One Day in America" takes us inside the terror attacks with those who survived them 2021-08-29T04:00:00Z Cars and coal-fired heating systems or power plants also add particulate to the air, according to the groups. Alaska groups sue over inaction on Fairbanks air pollution 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Why put more particulate matter into the air? What’s Cooking in That Egg Spoon? A Bite-Size Culture War 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z “All I have to do is go stand in front of the ocean to realize I’m puny. I’m a particulate.” Lidia Yuknavitch Writes to Break With the ‘Tyranny’ of the Past 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z When the amount of ozone and particulate matter reaches unsafe levels, the day will be labeled as code orange, code red and on the worst days, code purple. Good day to play outside? Learn about air pollution to find out. 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z These resemble stars, snowflakes, magnified particulates and, of course, spider webs — outfitted with live mics connected to active speakers. Tomás Saraceno: Following the Airborne Lives of Spiders 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Using your cooker hood is one of the most effective ways to reduce your exposure to particulate matter while cooking. Cooking pollutes your home and increases your health risks — but better ventilation will help 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The word “particular” in the novel’s title is fitting, since what emerges most clearly in its pages is a study of the particulate self, the self as a constellation of moving parts. A Nigerian-American Bildungsroman, in Mormon Country 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Air pollution often refers to two things: ozone and fine particulate matter, both of which are harmful to humans. Good day to play outside? Learn about air pollution to find out. 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z She cut an image of the mountain wedge into a vinyl sheet covering a plexiglass plate and set it on the fire escape for a month to gather particulate matter. Kim Abeles Turns the Climate Crisis Into Eco-art 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z In one nook you’ll see “Arachnomancy,” a deck of tarot cards printed with ink made from particulate matter that pays tribute to the spider diviners of Cameroon. Tomás Saraceno: Following the Airborne Lives of Spiders 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Then there was the French/Spanish theme with Ravel’s opulent, devil-may-care “Rhapsodie Espagnole” and Debussy’s more particulate and shaded “Ibéria.” Getting to know — or at least trying to — Matthias Pintscher at an L.A. Phil concert 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z Carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles running on diesel or regular gasoline drive climate change and the tiny particulate matter from tailpipes has negative effects on human health. When #Vanlife Meets the $300 Tank 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Pollution is rapidly becoming the biggest threat to our ability to age well, with more and more research linking particulate matter to lung cancer, heart disease, dementia, hypertension and diabetes. Happy ever after: 25 ways to live well into old age 2019-05-26T04:00:00Z Radioactive steam and black particulates clouded the air, blowing away from land and out to sea. Back to Fukushima: “It was all very apocalyptic” 2013-05-28T17:18:00Z Fine particulate matter, or tiny pieces of dustlike substance, is mostly produced from burning fossil fuels, for instance, gasoline in cars and coal in power plants. Good day to play outside? Learn about air pollution to find out. 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z They spend their time in the dark, injured, unwell and unable to move, with no choice but to breathe ammonia and particulate matter from feces and feathers. Big Chicken wants in on the plant-based meat options and that's a good thing 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z After that, with each tapas-style dish Geoffrey delivered to our table, the variety of particulate pieces of flesh arrayed in front of me expanded. My first taste of flesh 2013-03-12T00:00:00Z This way, the concentration of particulate matter is unlikely to rise to unsafe levels and will dissipate quickly once you have finished cooking. Cooking pollutes your home and increases your health risks — but better ventilation will help 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Use of the recycled tire shreds for home gardens involves repeated and direct exposure to the same particulates and chemicals. 5 “green” products that aren’t as environmentally friendly as their labels suggest 2014-05-13T11:15:00Z Seeking an unspecified amount of damages, the complaint says the operation continues to be a nuisance, with “offensive odors, emissions, particulate matter, lights, noise, and in some cases flies” causing “substantial” annoyance. While small dairy farms shut down, this mega-dairy is shipping milk to China 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z Most homeowners were unaware of the sources and health risks of indoor particulate matter exposure and how this was related to cooking. Cooking pollutes your home and increases your health risks — but better ventilation will help 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z From here, the theme shifts to air pollution, which endangers spiders and humans alike, especially the infinitesimal, breathable grains of carbon called particulate matter. Tomás Saraceno: Following the Airborne Lives of Spiders 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z These particulates swirl around in the light, looking like pixels set free of a screen. What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z According to a very well-conducted study, Global Burden of Disease, a component of air pollution known as particulate matter pollution is among the top five risk factors for increased risk of death. Heart health: the science behind keeping heart disease at bay 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z “Rocks are made from particulates from all over the world. And then they come to form in the ocean; they get spit up on the beach. That’s how I think people are,” Yuknavitch said. Lidia Yuknavitch Writes to Break With the ‘Tyranny’ of the Past 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The level of particulate filtering isn’t relevant for your issue, but do search for equipment that includes a thick filter of activated charcoal or another absorbent material. It’s tough to get rid of cigarette smells, but an ozone treatment can do it 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z The researchers also examined whether fossil and renewable diesel fuels cause different effects, and how modern after-treatment devices, such as particulate filters, affect emissions. Ultrafine particles from traffic disturb human olfactory cell function 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The rationale is that rainfall may help wash away particulate matter in the atmosphere, making the air cleaner and more breathable. Delhi AQI: Can artificial rain fix toxic air in India's capital? 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Fine particulate matter is extremely dangerous when it percolates into human lungs, and the law has driven a vast decline in concentrations in areas like Los Angeles and the Ohio Valley. Polluting Industries Say the Cost of Cleaner Air Is Too High 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The AQI measures the level of PM 2.5 - fine particulate matter that can clog lungs and cause a host of diseases - in the air. Delhi AQI: Toxic haze in India capital after Diwali festival 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z "Our organization intends to sue the Biden EPA to push it to set a national greenhouse gas cap, the same way it has for ozone, particulate matter, lead and other pollutants," Golden-Krasner told Salon. Is Biden taking climate change seriously? Here's why some experts want him to declare an emergency 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Over the past few days, Lahore's Air Quality Index - which measures the level of fine particulate matter in the air - have hovered around the 400 mark. Toxic smog chokes Pakistan and shuts cities 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The EPA said that both times, the state recorded high levels of particulate matter, which can cause heart attacks, asthmas and chronic health conditions. Minnesota agency had data on iron foundry’s pollution violations but failed to act, report says 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z But technically there is no safe level of particulate matter, and ever-spreading wildfire smoke driven by a changing climate and decades of forest mismanagement has reversed recent progress. Polluting Industries Say the Cost of Cleaner Air Is Too High 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The air quality index exceeded the 400 mark for tiny particulate matter, a level considered “severe” and more than 10 times the global safety threshold, according to the state-run Central Pollution Control Board. New Delhi shuts schools and limits construction work to reduce severe air pollution 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Lower two-stroke engine use accounts for the gap between the state’s carbon and particulate emissions, according to Tony Dutzik, a senior policy analyst at Frontier Group and contributor to the report. Lawn equipment spews ‘shocking’ amount of air pollution, new data shows 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z In areas that experience snow, road salts can become aerosolized, creating sodium and chloride particulate matter. Humans are disrupting natural 'salt cycle' on a global scale, new study shows 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z This was where the carcinogenic effects of air pollution were worst, fueled primarily by diesel emissions, which are 8% of Southern California’s overall emissions but contribute more than 70% of cancer-causing particulates. Column: From the state Assembly to the California Air Resources Board, Hector De La Torre makes his mark 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The investigation revealed that the metals are accumulating within sulfuric acid particles, which constitute most of the stratosphere’s particulates and influence our world’s ozone layer and climate. Space Junk Is Polluting Earth’s Stratosphere with Vaporized Metal 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z On Monday, the level of PM 2.5 - fine particulate matter that can clog lungs and cause a host of diseases - was 306 in the city, according to government data. Air pollution: Delhi air turns very poor but 'worst is yet to come' 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z That wind picks up respiratory irritants such as pollen grains, fungal spores and air pollutants, including particulate matter. Why Is Asthma Worse in Stormy Weather? 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Pollution from coal-fired power plants, steel mills and factories have resulted in some of the world’s worst levels of particulate matter, and the country continues to see high rates of lung and heart disease. Despite diplomatic tension, Newsom seeks to promote Chinese cooperation on climate change 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The question of whether the N:P ratio of the dissolved pool controls the ratio in particulate material, or vice versa, has long puzzled the marine science community. What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Those smoke injection sessions occurred regularly over several days, and Farmer said the total amount applied was comparable or slightly under the particulate levels seen during the Canadian wildfires. Research shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after initial blaze 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Assistant Professor Panu Karjalainen of Tampere University points out that, as a natural consequence of the observations on total fuel consumption, preheating did not significantly affect particulate emissions either. The effects of preheating on vehicle fuel consumption and emissions appear minimal 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Rainfall may not always occur alongside heavy wind, and instead it can pick up and clear the air of particulate matter that causes asthma attacks or allergy symptoms. Why Is Asthma Worse in Stormy Weather? 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The incident prompted Chinese leaders to launch a national “war against pollution” that saw particulate levels drop 42.3%, according to the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago. Despite diplomatic tension, Newsom seeks to promote Chinese cooperation on climate change 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Together with his colleagues, he has now carried out a modelling study that examines the relationship between the ratios of nitrogen and phosphorus in dissolved inorganic and particulate organic matter in seawater. What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The team discovered that, on a warming planet, plants like oaks and poplars will emit more of a compound that exacerbates poor air quality, contributing to problematic particulate matter and low-atmosphere ozone. Plants could worsen air pollution on a warming planet 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The studied emissions, including particulate and nitrogen oxide emissions, indicated some reductions for vehicles with fuel-powered auxiliary heaters. The effects of preheating on vehicle fuel consumption and emissions appear minimal 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z She also noted the devices only detect particulate matter and not other chemicals and compounds known to plague overburdened communities. New WA air-quality monitors draw critique from environmental justice advocates 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z And particulate pollution, although improved, is still six times that of World Health Organization’s guidelines. Despite diplomatic tension, Newsom seeks to promote Chinese cooperation on climate change 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The ash from volcanoes is a complex particulate material formed from the fragmentation of magma and injected into the atmosphere during explosive volcanic eruptions, Hornby said. Volcanic ash effects on Earth systems 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Incense can also “be a major source of particulate matter.” Scented candles may be cozy—but are they polluting your home’s air? 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Even though diesel particulate filters are supposed to capture nearly all particles from emissions, significant particulate emissions were observed during driving in diesel vehicles equipped with fuel-powered auxiliary heaters. The effects of preheating on vehicle fuel consumption and emissions appear minimal 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z State officials say the new monitors are an important step in learning where air pollution, specifically particulate matter from sources like wildfires and wood-burning stoves, hits the worst and directing their resources accordingly. New WA air-quality monitors draw critique from environmental justice advocates 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Tire wear happens most dramatically during rapid acceleration, braking, and sharp turns, but even with the most conservative driving, particulate pollution is an unavoidable consequence of car use. Electric vehicles are a climate solution with a pollution problem: Tire particles 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The team also saw elevated levels of particulate matter that is 2.5 microns in diameter or less, which includes particles that, if inhaled, are small enough to absorb into the bloodstream. Scientists reveal what fuels wildfires in Sierra Nevada Mountains 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z “While I think there are legitimate concerns related to particulate emissions from candles… I do not believe that related concerns rise to the level of fire concerns.” Scented candles may be cozy—but are they polluting your home’s air? 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The South Coast Air Quality Management District determined wildfire smoke is responsible for elevated levels of particulate matter in the air — PM2.5 — throughout Orange County, portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Smoke advisory issued through weekend in L.A. area from Northern California wildfires 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Gomez-Weaver has also found a strong association between Valley fever incidence and ambient dust, indicating that spores become suspended in the air and linger there much like other atmospheric particulates. Valley Fever Is a Growing Fungal Threat to Outdoor Workers 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Tire particulate is a toxic slurry of microplastics, volatile organic compounds, and other chemical additives that enter the air, soil, and water around trafficked areas. Electric vehicles are a climate solution with a pollution problem: Tire particles 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z "Nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and carbon emissions. If you deal with one, you deal with the other." Ulez is two-for-one offer for London, Sadiq Khan says 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Long-term exposure to fine particulate pollution may increase the risk of developing dementia, new research says. Regulators require stricter controls to curb leaks from oil tanks 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z At the same time, those winds will begin to clear the air of smoke and particulate matter. Clean air, overcast skies on deck for Seattle’s Labor Day weekend 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Scientists examined exposure to nine different types of particulate ranging from traffic to coal combustion. Dementia risk grows with increased exposure to air pollution, study finds 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z EVs' more aggressive torque, which translates into faster acceleration, is another factor that creates more tire particulate mile for mile, compared to similar internal combustion engine cars. Electric vehicles are a climate solution with a pollution problem: Tire particles 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Levels of fine particulate matter will be less affected. London Ulez expansion: Do clean-air zones reduce pollution? 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Depending on the type of filter, Brita products are certified to reduce or remove contaminants such as chlorine, lead, mercury, asbestos, some particulates, zinc, copper and select pesticides, herbicides and pharmaceuticals, according to its website. Brita water filter company accused of false advertising 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z “Thirty percent of the particulates in the air in Seattle, when we don’t have forest fires, are caused by landscape maintenance equipment,” says Rochford. Questions to ask before outsourcing your lawn care | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Based on those results, the study estimates fine particulate pollution may be responsible for 188,000 dementia diagnoses each year in the United States. Dementia risk grows with increased exposure to air pollution, study finds 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Tire particulate is a toxic slurry of microplastics, volatile organic compounds, and other chemical additives that enter the air, soil, and water around trafficked areas. Electric vehicles are a climate solution with a pollution problem: Tire particles 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Diesel emissions can contribute to respiratory ailments such as asthma and lung cancer, and one study attributed 21,000 deaths a year to diesel particulate matter, according to the statement. California firm to pay $1 million for selling devices to thwart diesel truck smog controls 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z A fire with a high vertical plume or convective column of smoke, ash, particulates and other gases is dangerous because it acts like a giant chimney. It's not windy, but wildfires are still spreading in California 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Dust, particulates and fumes are all part of a construction project. A healthy home begins with the right remodel plan 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Though vehicle exhaust was once the primary source of particulate pollution in the region, metal particles from brake and tire wear are now a significant and growing source of PM2.5, Paulson said. Dementia risk grows with increased exposure to air pollution, study finds 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z But trucks ferrying this cargo release tremendous amounts of harmful particulate matter and smog-forming nitrogen oxides. Fontana rejects massive warehouse proposal amid public outcry and pollution complaints 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Early last month, the level of particulate matter in the air from smoke became so unhealthy that many U.S. cities set records. Smoke Pollution From Canadian Wildfires Returns to Parts of U.S. 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z “Dust, pet dander and other types of particulate matter may contain bacteria, viruses and mold spores, which can grow inside the filter,” Zhao says. Ways to prepare your home indoors and outdoors for wildfire season | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Third, SAF do not prevent the adverse health effects of exposure to particulate matter from airplane exhaust or noise. Sustainable aviation fuels aren't the answer; flying less is | Op-Ed 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z But it wasn't just the particulate matter that was worrisome. Scientists warned of a Salton Sea disaster. No one listened 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z In March, EPA said it was not approving California's request to set new regulations on pollutant exhaust emission standards NOx and particulate matter for 2024 and future medium- and heavy-duty engines and vehicles. California, truck manufacturers strike deal on emissions rules 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The higher levels of particulate matter pollution that triggered the advisory “were recorded primarily due to fireworks displays” and “not the Canadian wildfires,” the state’s environmental conservation department said in a statement. Holiday Fireworks Worsen Air Quality Nationwide 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z This year, the E.P.A. proposed strengthening its air quality standard for fine particulate matter to better protect public health, but said it would still allow special consideration for “exceptional events.” About Those July 4 Fireworks and Climate Change 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Dangerous air pollutants like nitrogen oxide and particulate matter contribute to dozens of early deaths and hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of impacts on health annually in Washington. Seattle's clean buildings plan can save lives | Op-Ed 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Environment Canada has issued a smog warning for the Montreal and Laval areas due to fine particulate matter from forest fires. Canada Day fireworks in Montreal cancelled because of wildfire smoke 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z There are few studies on the health impacts of wildfire smoke specifically, but smoke contains many of the same particulates and contaminates as air pollution. Wildfires and Smoke Are Harming People’s Mental Health. Here’s How to Cope 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z “Basically, there was a huge spike particulate matter pollution last night. It’s still lingering around today, but I expect it wont last tomorrow,” Dr. Westervelt said. Holiday Fireworks Worsen Air Quality Nationwide 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Fireworks cause a spike in a form of air pollution called particulate matter, the same type of pollution that is elevated from wildfire smoke. About Those July 4 Fireworks and Climate Change 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z There, when the ventilation system ramped up, the level of indoor particulate matter rose. Through Pandemics and Wildfires, Can Air Sensors Keep Offices Safe? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Peatlands like the Okefenokee Swamp also tend to burn slowly, Mr. Wen said, releasing more particulate matter into the air. The Emerging Science of Tracing Smoke Back to Wildfires 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Those upgrades don’t do much to reduce the amount of particulate matter and nitrous oxide emissions those locomotives produce, but the industry has made progress with those also. Railroad industry sues to block new locomotive pollution rules in California 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Last year, Lahore had the world’s highest average concentration of fine particulate matter at nearly 100 micrograms per cubic meter of air. For many cities around the world, bad air an inescapable part of life 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z “The closer you are, the more particulate matter exposure you’re going to have.” About Those July 4 Fireworks and Climate Change 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z That suggested that the building might have been pulling in too much outdoor air or lacked filters good enough to trap the particulate matter. Through Pandemics and Wildfires, Can Air Sensors Keep Offices Safe? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Dr. Ford and others have studied wildfire smoke patterns, as well as the resulting exposure to particulate matter pollution. The Emerging Science of Tracing Smoke Back to Wildfires 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Breathing in fine particulate matter from smoke, known as PM2.5, can contribute to respiratory, cardiovascular and other health problems, especially for vulnerable groups. As smoke blankets the U.S., take some tips from WA to reduce exposure 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, which covers D.C. along with parts of Maryland and Virginia, issued its first code purple alert, triggered when fine particulates reach very unhealthy levels — above 200 AQI — for everyone. Unhealthy air, smoke continue to cover large swaths of U.S. for third straight day 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z On July 4 and 5, fine particulate matter levels across the country rise by 42 percent on average, according to a 2015 study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. About Those July 4 Fireworks and Climate Change 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z The assessment was based on the readings of indoor air-quality sensors that were tracking the real-time levels of pollutants, including the fine particulate matter that makes wildfire smoke so hazardous. Through Pandemics and Wildfires, Can Air Sensors Keep Offices Safe? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z One aspect of the study Dr. Ford took issue with was treating all human exposure to particulate matter in smoke the same, no matter where it happened. The Emerging Science of Tracing Smoke Back to Wildfires 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z "No, particulate matter is very fine soot," he said. "There's no health risk": Fox Newsers dismiss public health advice amid dangerous wildfire smoke 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z As of this morning, Philadelphia had the largest concentrations of fine particulate matter. Wildfire Smoke Envelops the U.S. 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Alongside the fireworks party, particulate matter pollution can rise as much as 370 percent. About Those July 4 Fireworks and Climate Change 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z The company installed a system that tracked particulate matter, volatile organic compounds and carbon dioxide, which was an especially important indicator during the pandemic. Through Pandemics and Wildfires, Can Air Sensors Keep Offices Safe? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The largest concentrations of fine particulate matter were in and around Philadelphia, where the authorities had issued a “code red” air quality alert. When Will It End? Sooner for the Northeast, Later for Elsewhere. 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z While ozone levels are currently high in some areas, particulate matter is the major driver of the poor air quality in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region in recent days. How to Use the Air Quality Index 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z But what we’re smelling is not just the particulate matter; we’re smelling what we call volatile organic compounds, which are also not safe. How to Protect Yourself from Smoky Wildfire Air 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z In New York City, air quality measurements were among the worst on record because of high levels of the particulate matter that scientists call PM2.5. How Long Will Wildfire Smoke Last, and Where Will It Spread? 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z During the day, the ventilation system pulled the smoky air through high-quality filters, which trapped pollutants and kept the indoor particulate matter readings low. Through Pandemics and Wildfires, Can Air Sensors Keep Offices Safe? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The National Weather Service said Wednesday an advisory for the region would last until midnight because “fine particulates within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.” Northeast leaders plead with residents to limit outdoor activities amid haze 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z This is normal for wildfire smoke, which poses its main public health threat via particulate matter, according to the EPA. How to Use the Air Quality Index 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z You won't get protection from the gas components or volatile organic compounds, but masks may protect from the particulate matter. How to Protect Yourself from Smoky Wildfire Air 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Exposure to fine particulate matter poses serious health risks, leading to respiratory infections, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and premature deaths. World Bank lends $50.8 mln to cut air pollution in Bosnian region 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Around 3 p.m., there was a blip: One sensor detected rising levels of particulate matter. Through Pandemics and Wildfires, Can Air Sensors Keep Offices Safe? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Exposure to pollutants — specifically, fine particulate matter — is often disproportionately experienced by Black and Hispanic populations, while the emissions are disproportionately caused by white populations. Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z AirNow’s interactive map allows users to check levels of particulate matter of different sizes, as well as ozone, because these types of pollutants can have slightly different health effects. How to Use the Air Quality Index 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The cerumen in the canal is also carried outwards, taking with it any dirt, dust, and particulate matter that may have gathered in the canal. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z It has a record of pollution rule violations, reaching settlements in 2019 and 2022 over releases of sooty “particulate matter” linked to asthma and other respiratory diseases. BP subsidiary agrees to record $40M penalty and pollution-cutting steps at Lake Michigan refinery 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Why not incentivize raking rather than leaf blowing, alongside planting drought-resistant trees and native plants that demand less water, absorb carbon and particulates and are more resilient to worsening climate stress than high-maintenance lawns? Opinion: If California's regulations are so strict, why is our air still so bad? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Climate change is making it “harder to protect human health” due to high ozone levels and spikes in fine particulate matter related to drought, wildfires and heat, the report found. Report finds that heat, drought and fires worsen air in the West 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Clouds of ash and particulates rained down on residents of Port Isabel, about six miles away, settling onto homes, cars, and streets, breaking several windows. Massive, exploded SpaceX rocket devastated a town and a wildlife reserve — and locals are furious 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z NOx can cause ground-level ozone, acid rain, particulate matter, global warming, water quality deterioration, and visual impairment. Marathon to pay $27.5 million for failing to curb California plant pollution 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z The agency is currently reviewing both the particulate matter and ozone standards. 1 in 3 Americans breathe unhealthy air, new report says 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The research could inform a crucial E.P.A. decision to tighten limits on fine particulate matter. 7 Inspiring Reads for Earth Day 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Other aspects of the regulation like limitations on the tiny particulates from braking and tyre wear should be delayed, Volkswagen said, without providing a date. Volkswagen calls for delay in implementation of new EU emissions standards to 2026 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z It's not clear if the particulate matter is dangerous to breathe or touch, or if it will pollute the soil. Massive, exploded SpaceX rocket devastated a town and a wildlife reserve — and locals are furious 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Martinez Refining continues to operate using an electrostatic precipitator to filter out particulates from its emission stream. Officials release map of hazardous fallout from refinery mishap 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z And particulate matter pollution bypasses the human body's natural defenses to enter the deepest part of the lungs. 1 in 3 Americans breathe unhealthy air, new report says 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The concentration of fine particulates in the air in Beijing is currently 46.2 times the World Health Organization's annual air quality guideline value, according to IQAir, a website that issues air quality data and information. Sandstorms, dangerous pollution return to Beijing 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The research could inform a crucial Environmental Protection Agency decision to tighten limits on fine particulate matter. E.P.A. to Tighten Limits on Mercury and Other Pollutants From Power Plants 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z “If we breathe in sort of the air pollution of the particulate matter at the same time as the pollen, it actually can stimulate the immune system even more and create more symptoms,” Keswani said. The worst cities in the U.S. for allergies 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The Environmental Protection Agency continued monitoring the air around the derailment Friday, but officials said the agency hasn’t found any worrisome levels of contaminants or particulate matter. Cleanup begins after fiery Minnesota ethanol derailment 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z In the short term, inhaling fine particulate matter has been linked with premature mortality, bronchitis and other health problems in people with preexisting heart or lung diseases. Drought, heat waves could worsen air pollution for vulnerable communities 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The Environmental Protection Agency is considering new standards for the maximum amount of fine particulate matter, tiny specks about one-thirtieth the diameter of a human hair that can penetrate the lungs, in outdoor air. Cleaner Air Helps Everyone. It Helps Black Communities a Lot. 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Phillips 66 projects the conversion will reduce emissions of certain federally regulated air pollutants, such as benzene, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter. Huge Phillips 66 biofuels project will test the industry’s green promises 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z California’s new policies include stricter pollution limits for heavy-duty vehicles — such as delivery vans, garbage trucks and 18-wheelers — that require them to cut emissions of nitrogen oxide and particulate matter. Biden will let California lead on electric trucks, despite industry protest 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Hall said many local residents probably are unaware that there might be a lead risk from the explosion; lead is odorless and is visually indistinguishable from other dust and particulates on surfaces. Plant explosion leaves town with fear of lead exposure and few answers 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z The result is an increase in emissions of greenhouse gasses, sulfur dioxide, fine particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, study authors say. Drought, heat waves could worsen air pollution for vulnerable communities 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The new research could inform a crucial Environmental Protection Agency decision to tighten limits on fine particulate matter, including soot, which can come from construction sites, smokestacks, diesel trucks, power plants and other industrial activity. Cleaner Air Helps Everyone. It Helps Black Communities a Lot. 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, exposure to fine particulate matter decreased in Europe and northern America. Nearly everyone is exposed to unhealthy levels of tiny air pollutants, study says 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z The data also showed that there was no statistically significant relationship from any of the data between asthma and the main particulate matter produced from the combustion of natural gas. Major flaws discovered in studies used to bolster efforts to ban gas stoves 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The ships transporting these companies' clothes, computers, knickknacks, and other goods also released thousands of metric tons of cancer- and asthma-inducing nitrous oxide and particulate matter into port communities. Walmart, Target, Home Depot lead pack of retailers emitting millions of pounds of CO2 via shipping 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Officials have detected some of those chemicals in the nearby waterway and particulate matter in the air from the fire. How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An expert assesses 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Wildfire smoke is also a major source of particulate matter pollution. Cleaner Air Helps Everyone. It Helps Black Communities a Lot. 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Countries in the Amazon, such as Brazil, showed higher levels of particulate matter during August and September, potentially associated with emissions from farmers clearing land with fire, known as slash-and-burn cultivation. Nearly everyone is exposed to unhealthy levels of tiny air pollutants, study says 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z Frying or grilling meat, including chicken, pork and beef, for example, produces “ultrafine particulate” measured in the studies, which is not generated by gas stove emissions. Major flaws discovered in studies used to bolster efforts to ban gas stoves 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Those pollutants expose residents to dangerous levels of ozone and particulate matter that can cause respiratory conditions, cardiovascular disease, and other illnesses. California is racing to electrify trucks. Can the industry keep up? 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z There was also a lot of combusted particulate matter. How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An expert assesses 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z She explained that dust, pollutants and other particulates floating around in the air settle on a tree. Perspective | In a lather: What were those sudsy bubbles I saw on trees last week? 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Guo responded that satellite data had too many missing data on the fine air particulates because of cloud coverage and previously found the model performs well without it. Nearly everyone is exposed to unhealthy levels of tiny air pollutants, study says 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z The resulting heat pulse vaporized rock and sparked wildfires across much of the planet, followed by a years-long impact winter as a choking cloud of particulate matter blocked out the sun. An asteroid will just miss us in 2029. Scientists are making the most of a rare opportunity 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Although particulate pollution around the ports has dropped significantly in the last two decades due to more stringent pollution standards, Betancourt said that's not the experience of people who live alongside industrial sites. California is racing to electrify trucks. Can the industry keep up? 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Previous studies have linked fine particulate matter with brain diseases and decreased cognitive function; the new investigation used a controlled method to focus on the pollutants’ effects on high-pressure, rapid-fire decision-making. News at a glance: Diversity in STEM degrees, risky glacial lakes, and low-carbon construction 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z The conditions have to be just right, usually after a rainless period that allows the particulates to accumulate. Perspective | In a lather: What were those sudsy bubbles I saw on trees last week? 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z The second is gravity: if some particulate matter is heavier than the air, it will eventually fall back to Earth. The Doomsday Clock is an imperfect metaphor — but the existential danger is all too real 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The diesel trucks that serve warehouses spew out a cocktail of pollutants, including particulates that lodge in human lungs. As warehouses and pollution-spewing trucks take over the Inland Empire, residents pay the price 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z In just the past few months, particulate matter exceeded federal air quality standards for six consecutive days, and hydrogen sulfide levels were above Pennsylvania’s standard for more than 20. Opinion | Green steel is within our reach 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Emissions of harmful pollutants like particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and nitrogen oxides will also increase. This New York crypto lawsuit aims to settle a key climate law loophole 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Proximity to high traffic volume has significant health consequences: Even at moderate levels, particulate matter can damage the short- and long-term health of children, seniors and anyone with respiratory illness. Building bridges to the future: Infrastructure, the climate crisis and the pandemic 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z The World Health Organization's guideline for annual average exposure to particulate matter is even lower, just 5 micrograms per cubic meter. EPA’s proposed air pollution standards for soot could save thousands of lives 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Even if we didn’t have measurements, this would be obvious: Gas stoves burn gas, and combustion produces carbon monoxide, fine particulate matter and other unlovely byproducts you don’t want in your house. Opinion | Environmentalists have a blind spot in the debate over gas stoves 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Now, the EPA wants to impose even higher requirements for particulate matter. ExxonMobil, once a loud climate skeptic, had accurately forecast global warming 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Burning any of these materials as kindling puts heavy particulate matter into the air and can increase AQI levels, an air pollution expert said. Do you know fireplace safety? Test your knowledge with these winter tips 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z That proximity to the high volume of traffic has consequences for the I-710 corridor, including significantly higher exposure to pollutants and particulate matter concentrations. Building bridges to the future: Infrastructure, the climate crisis and the pandemic 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Late last week, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed tighter limits to one of the country's most dangerous air pollutants: fine particulate matter, or soot. EPA’s proposed air pollution standards for soot could save thousands of lives 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z “Fine particulate matter is both deadly and extremely costly,” Regan said, adding that strengthening the standard would deliver “transformative benefits” nationally. EPA seeks tighter limits on soot, one of the deadliest air pollutants 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z The EPA proposal was informed by thousands of scientific studies that consistently concluded exposure to fine particulate pollution is much more dangerous than once thought. EPA proposes new standards for most dangerous type of air pollution 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z The draft rule proposes lowering the particulate matter standard from a limit of 12 micrograms per cubic meter to a level between 9 and 10 micrograms per cubic meter. Biden Administration Moves to Tighten Limits on Deadly Air Pollution 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z "Even at moderate levels, particulate matter harms the short- and long-term health of people sensitive to it — typically young children, senior citizens, and people with respiratory illnesses," the USC Program reported. Building bridges to the future: Infrastructure, the climate crisis and the pandemic 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Soot is also known as fine particulate matter because its fragments are so small — 2.5 microns in diameter or less. EPA’s proposed air pollution standards for soot could save thousands of lives 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Experts estimate that fine particulate pollution is responsible for 85,000 to 200,000 excess deaths per year in the United States. EPA seeks tighter limits on soot, one of the deadliest air pollutants 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Fine particulate is a catchall term for any airborne debris 2.5 micrograms or smaller — nearly 30 times smaller than the width of a human hair. EPA proposes new standards for most dangerous type of air pollution 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Fine particulate matter comes from smokestacks, construction, trucks, power plants and other industrial activity. Biden Administration Moves to Tighten Limits on Deadly Air Pollution 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Wood-burning by households can produce more than 300,000 tons per year of fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5, which is a hazardous air pollutant, according to the EPA’s 2017 National Emissions Inventory. The healthiest ways to light up a fireplace 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Since 2012, the national annual air quality standard — a number that represents a limit to the average amount of particles in the air outdoors — has been 12 micrograms per cubic meter for fine particulate matter. EPA’s proposed air pollution standards for soot could save thousands of lives 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Critics say that besides leaving people seriously injured, the displays pollute the air with particulates, kill birds and risks re-traumatizing refugees from war zones including Ukraine. Why many rules-loving Germans love rogue New Year’s fireworks 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z In Southern California, some of the highest concentrations of particulate pollution occur near highways, which often cut through communities largely comprised of lower-income communities where residents may have limited access to medical care. EPA proposes new standards for most dangerous type of air pollution 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z The Clean Air Act requires that the federal government to review the science associated with particulate matter every five years and adjust limits accordingly. Biden Administration Moves to Tighten Limits on Deadly Air Pollution 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Breathing in particulate matter is associated with asthma and serious heart problems, including irregular heart rhythms, heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. The healthiest ways to light up a fireplace 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z The last time the matter came under discussion was 2020, when the Trump administration rejected tougher standards on particulate matter, despite public health officials' calls for more stringent protections. EPA’s proposed air pollution standards for soot could save thousands of lives 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z “The final standards announced by EPA do not reflect the full potential of the solutions available to tackle smog-forming and particulate pollution from trucks, including electrification.” EPA enacts tougher pollution rule for trucks, vans and buses 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z “Fine particulate matter is both deadly and extremely costly.” EPA proposes new standards for most dangerous type of air pollution 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z “No-burn alerts are mandatory in order to protect public health when levels of fine particulate air pollution in the region are forecast to be high,” the agency said in a statement. Wood-burning ban in place Sunday for South Coast region 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z Burning natural gas “has virtually no particulate emissions,” Crouch added. The healthiest ways to light up a fireplace 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Amtrak said the new trains will produce 90 percent less particulate emissions in diesel operations. A first look at the trains that will replace Amtrak’s 50-year-old rail cars 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z At first, the network relied on inexpensive PurpleAir monitors that only capture readings for easily detectable pollutants like smoke and particulate matter. New data show Houston-area communities are being flooded with chemicals 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Poorer communities were more exposed to particulate matter and traffic-related pollution like nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide — exposures that appeared to have more of an impact on reading and math abilities during early-childhood development. Young kids who breathe polluted air can fall behind in school, study finds 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The agency’s “Check Before You Burn” program is in place from November through the end of February because particulate levels are highest during that time, the agency said. Wood-burning ban in place Sunday for South Coast region 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z The move would probably result in “significant reductions” of several harmful pollutants, including sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and particulate matter, the agency said. EPA orders troubled St. Croix refinery to obtain new permit 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z What troubles experts is particulate matter in the air smaller than 2.5 microns across; there are about 25,000 microns in an inch. Toxic wildfire smoke raises health risks across the country 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z They gather real-time readings for ozone, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. New data show Houston-area communities are being flooded with chemicals 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Emerging evidence also finds that exposure to fine particulate matter is correlated with reduced cortical thickness and thinner gray matter in the brain, which may influence information processing, learning and memory. Young kids who breathe polluted air can fall behind in school, study finds 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z “The older the tree, the larger its tree canopy, and it’s the leaves that sequester carbon dioxide, filter particulate matter and remove sulfur dioxide from our air.” Chicago voters oppose cutting down thousands of trees in Jackson Park and South Shore for Obama Center, golf project 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Where do ground level ozone and particulate matter fit in? Climate Change Is Fueling a Public Health Crisis. Doctors Need to Address This 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z With his mobile unit, Bein can measure particulate matter in the air, take samples back to his lab and then determine their toxicology and chemical compositions. Toxic wildfire smoke raises health risks across the country 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Maryland can significantly reduce premature deaths, asthma, lung cancer and heart attacks, permitting easy breathing by joining California in its quest to eliminate truck and bus carbon emissions, along with particulate matter. Opinion | Maryland might follow California on banning diesel trucks 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Toxic particulates from cars, trucks and buses are highly hazardous to health, and are even more dangerous for low-income communities, communities of color and those located near major transportation corridors. Zero-emission vehicles: Protecting planet, improving health 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z The nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and particulate matter these stoves produce directly cause airway inflammation, interfere with breathing and accelerate climate change. Electrification: End indoor gas cooking 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Air pollution is typically caused by tiny particulate matter produced by burning coal, gasoline, wood, chemicals and other materials. India’s Air Quality Is Dreadfully Bad. Again. 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z And with repeated exposure to different particulates, health risks are more pronounced and can evolve into chronic conditions, Bein said. Toxic wildfire smoke raises health risks across the country 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Lead, nickel, copper and zinc are among the toxic fine particulates caused by factories, refineries and other human activities. Toxic metal pollution is 10 times worse in racially segregated communities 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z During the record-breaking 2020 wildfire season, smoke plumes were present in every county for at least 46 days, the report says, and air quality particulate levels remained hazardous for weeks. Climate change rapidly accelerating in California, state report says 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Burning the fuel is a significant source of harmful pollutants including ground-level ozone and particulate matter that can lead to respiratory diseases in children. A profound change is coming to American school buses 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z The particulate matter penetrates the lungs and the bloodstream, worsening asthma and other lung disorders. India’s Air Quality Is Dreadfully Bad. Again. 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z "We have wildfire pollution, dust pollution, particulate pollution, high volatile organic compounds, and high ozone," Moench said. How a Utah utility is helping an Estonian oil company hoard Colorado River water 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z Yet evidence linking segregated communities with more toxic particulate air-pollution components is limited, the study found. Toxic metal pollution is 10 times worse in racially segregated communities 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Particle pollution or fine particulate matter, the main component of wildfire smoke, is 10 to 30 times thinner than human hair and can be inhaled deep into lungs and enter the bloodstream. Prolonged poor air quality in WA hits highest mark in past decade 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z Bad air caused by sooty particulates used to be a wintertime thing, due to wood-burning stoves. It’s not your imagination, ‘smoke season’ has become real in Seattle 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z An estimated 4.2 million deaths worldwide in 2015 were attributable to long-term exposure to outdoor particulate pollution, according to a study in The Lancet, a medical journal. India’s Air Quality Is Dreadfully Bad. Again. 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z The predominately working-class, Latino communities surrounding the ports withstand the highest percentile of diesel particulate pollution statewide, according to CalEnviroScreen, an online tool that assesses environmental pollution. Ports reveal unprecedented surge in harmful emissions; officials blame COVID-19 logjam 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z When it’s smoky outside, health officials also recommend residents track air quality levels, limit physical activity and wear properly fitted, particulate respirators, like an N95 mask. Overnight shelter offered this weekend due to poor Seattle air quality 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Health researchers and air quality experts are most concerned about tiny pieces referred to as particulate matter 2.5. People Exposed to Harmful Wildfire Smoke Often Live Far from Lung Specialists 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z When it’s smoky outside, health officials also recommended residents track air quality levels, limit physical activity and wear properly fitted, particulate respirators, like an N95 mask. Smoke returns to Seattle area, expected to linger through weekend 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z “The warehouses bring with them trucks producing diesel particulate matter,” Ms. Gómez Reyes said, noting an American Lung Association report this year that found that those counties were among the worst for annual particulate pollution. As Warehouses Multiply, Some Cities Say: Enough 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z In early July, Nome was smothered by dense smoke from wildfires 430 miles away, causing ozone and particulate pollution to rise well above hazardous levels. How Stopping Alaskan Wildfires Can Slow Climate Change 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Some areas in the Western United States had increases in particulate pollution from smoke that were about the same amount as the improvements in air quality from regulating factories and other sources of pollution. E.P.A. Will Make Racial Equality a Bigger Factor in Environmental Rules 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z The concentration of fine particulate matter is one of five gauges used to calculate the Air Quality Index, a numerical and color-coded index used to let the public know about local air pollution levels. People Exposed to Harmful Wildfire Smoke Often Live Far from Lung Specialists 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The analysis began with satellite data to map the geographic spread of particulate matter from above and incorporated ground-level monitors to measure pollution where it matters most to human health. Wildfire smoke is erasing progress on clean air 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Their diesel combustion engines leave a trail of smog-forming nitrogen oxide and lung-searing diesel particulate that researchers have linked to asthma, cancer, chronic heart disease, heart attacks and other respiratory elements. California’s newest climate upheaval: A bid to ban sale of diesel big rigs 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z It found that seniors living in areas with high levels of fine particulate matter were more likely to experience cognitive problems than people living in less polluted areas. A potential connection between dementia and air pollution 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Genevieve Amsalem, research and policy director of the Central California Environmental Justice Network, said dairy farms contribute to half of the particulate matter pollution in the San Joaquin Valley. Another California exodus: Dairy cows leave for greener pastures in Texas, Arizona as farms squeezed 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z The judge also wrote that the permits would go against EPA standards for 24-hour exposure to soot, also called “fine particulate matter,” and nitrogen dioxide, which contributes to ozone formation. Louisiana judge tosses permits for $9.4B plastics complex 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Some areas in the Western United States had increases in particulate pollution from smoke that were about the same amount as the improvements in air quality from regulating factories and other point-source pollution. Wildfire smoke is erasing progress on clean air 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Both cases involved releases of sooty “particulate matter,” which is linked to asthma and other respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses. BP reaches $2.75M deal over Indiana refinery pollution 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z In 2019, her work showed that higher levels of fine particulate matter are linked to more hospitalizations among older adults with dementia — a marker of disease progression. A potential connection between dementia and air pollution 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z To keep indoor air as clean as possible, people should keep windows and doors closed, use a high-efficiency particulate air filter to reduce indoor air pollution or make a do-it-yourself box fan filter. As smoke blankets Spokane, air quality remains ‘very unhealthy’ 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z By measure of PM 2.5—particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns that can embed in human lungs and enter the bloodstream—23 of the top 25 cities were in the West or Alaska. The Hidden Toll of Wildfires 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z One of the great shared dreams of particle physicists is to double their particulate pantheon so that each boson has a fermion counterpart and each fermion has a boson twin. Physicists Struggle to Unite Around Future Plans 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The particulate component typically present in a relatively minor amount is called the dispersed phase and the substance or solution throughout which the particulate is dispersed is called the dispersion medium. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z From 2000 to 2019, she noted, average annual fine particulate matter pollution decreased 43 percent nationally because of efforts to improve air quality. A potential connection between dementia and air pollution 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z These include the hair and mucus in the nasal cavity that trap dust, dirt, and other particulate matter before they can enter the system. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z They were interested in the same aerosols, particulate matter and gases getting attention from FIREX-AQ, but their measurements were far coarser. The Hidden Toll of Wildfires 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z His resolution says gas blowers create air pollution and excessive noise, aggravating those nearby, stirring up particulate matter and posing health risks, particularly to the workers who use them. Seattle City Council moves toward outlawing gas-powered leaf blowers 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z That study took both greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants like particulate matter into consideration. Heat pumps: what they do and why they’re hot now 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z If you live in the western United States, where wildfires disseminating fine particulate matter have become more common, “wear a KN95 mask” on days when fires are affecting air quality in your area, Gerber said. A potential connection between dementia and air pollution 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z If particulates do make it beyond the nose, or enter through the mouth, the bronchi and bronchioles of the lungs also contain several protective devices. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z We know that chronic exposure to fine particulate matter, which is in all smoke, can lead to heart and lung disease, irregular heartbeats and aggravated asthma, among other issues. The Hidden Toll of Wildfires 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z The machines showed “a very low prevalence of visible foam degradation” and passed testing on the release of gases and particulates, Frans van Houten, chief executive of Royal Philips, said in June. For sleep apnea patients with recalled CPAP machines, restless nights 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z But as the Utah team noted, fires spew tons of fine particulate pollution as well. McKinney fire has hit the stratosphere, spewing the 'fire-breathing dragon of clouds' 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Also, if you can afford it, consider buying air purifiers for your home, he advised, noting that fine particulates can get into homes that aren’t well sealed. A potential connection between dementia and air pollution 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z The lungs produce mucus—a sticky substance made of mucin, a complex glycoprotein, as well as salts and water—that traps particulates. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z When he sucked particulate matter from the Beijing skies, passersby for the most part ignored the man dragging an industrial-sized vacuum on a cart. A Chinese artist fights pollution with rock music 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z The government has instituted several environmental regulations over the past few decades aiming to reduce sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, mercury and other hazardous air pollutants emitted by the electric power sector. 3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z The dataare unclear on how much the height of Klamath smoke is increasing, Wilmot said, but the concentration of harmful particulate pollution coming out of its clouds most definitely is climbing. McKinney fire has hit the stratosphere, spewing the 'fire-breathing dragon of clouds' 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z “We don’t want seniors to end up sick because they’re breathing lots of particulates, but we don’t want them to become inactive and stuck at home, either.” A potential connection between dementia and air pollution 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z This causes a persistent cough, as the lungs try to rid themselves of particulate matter, and makes smokers more susceptible to respiratory ailments. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z When high winds kick up a lot of fine sediment, smaller particulate matter can enter the bloodstream of those who inhale it. A looming ecological crisis in the Great Salt Lake isn't that far off 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The railroad said the improvements being made to these locomotives should help reduce some of the particulate matter and nitrous oxide emissions, but it didn’t have an estimate of how much those will improve. Union Pacific to spend $1B to upgrade 600 older locomotives 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Nationally, 29 of the top 30 counties with the highest level of particulate pollution in 2020 were in California, researchers say. California hopes to fight global warming by pumping CO2 underground. Some call it a ruse 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Contrails are formed when water vapour and fine soot particulates from burning jet fuel freeze into ice crystals. Chemtrails: What's the truth behind the conspiracy theory? 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Initially, the newly discovered particulate nature of genes made it difficult for biologists to understand how gradual evolution could occur. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z When high winds kick up a lot of fine sediment, smaller particulate matter can enter the bloodstream of those who inhale it. A looming ecological crisis in the Great Salt Lake isn't that far off 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Wildfires raging across Portugal, Spain and France in recent days have released choking smoke containing fine, inhalable particulate matter known as PM 2.5. Air pollution surges as heatwave sweeps across Europe 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Air pollution occurs in many forms but can generally be thought of as gaseous and particulate contaminants that are present in the earth’s atmosphere. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z As we discussed in Chapter 4, volcanic eruptions don’t just involve lava flows and exploding rock fragments; various particulates and gases are also released, the important ones being sulphur dioxide and CO2. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The super-heated seawater rises back up to the surface of the plate, carrying dissolved gasses and minerals, and small particulates. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z These epithelial cells are found in the lining of the fallopian tubes and parts of the respiratory system, where the beating of the cilia helps remove particulate matter. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Coal plants are large emitters of air pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide and mercury, which are covered under the Clean Air Act. Hope Dims that the U.S. Can Meet 2030 Climate Goals 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z The most commonly found air pollutants are particulate matter, ground-level ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and lead. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a particulate advisory through Tuesday for much of Southern California because of fireworks. Malibu City Hall requires face masks amid staff COVID infections 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z “Fine particulate matter levels on July 4th and July 5th are typically among the worst days of the year in the South Coast Air Basin,” the advisory said. Poor air quality lingering in Los Angeles after Fourth of July firework shows 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The marginal zone is the region between the red pulp and white pulp, which sequesters particulate antigens from the circulation and presents these antigens to lymphocytes in the white pulp. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Although carbon dioxide is not a health hazard, many other pollutants that are harmful to the respiratory system, like particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, are typically emitted along with them. Environmental justice advocates slam Supreme Court ruling 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Indoor air pollution involves exposures to particulates, carbon oxides, and other pollutants carried by indoor air or dust. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The law was conceived as an attempt to limit pollutants like particulate matter, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, which coal plants produce en masse. Supreme Court Decision Hinders EPA, But Leaves Avenues Open for Climate Regulation 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z The South Coast Air Quality Management District warned residents that breathing in fine particulate matter can lead to “cardiovascular and respiratory health effects,” such as coughing, difficulty breathing, decreased lung function or even heart attacks. Poor air quality lingering in Los Angeles after Fourth of July firework shows 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas harms human health directly through the inhalation of microscopic particulate matter into the lungs and indirectly through climate change. Regulating Power Plants Is a Health Issue 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Since 1970, EPA action under the Clean Air Act has led to a significant drop in major pollutants like particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. The Supreme Court is about to decide a major climate court case 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Agricultural sources arise from operations that raise animals and grow crops, which can generate emissions of gases and particulate matter. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Residents have received assurances that the level of particulate matter in their neighborhood isn’t hazardous, but some doubt those standards protect human health. Some people in this Montana mining town worry about the dust next door 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z The plant’s operations produce none of the health-damaging particulates, or the smog-producing gases like oxides of nitrogen and sodium, that coal plants spew. Can Natural Gas Be Used to Create Power With Fewer Emissions? 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Nationally, 29 of the top 30 counties with the highest level of particulate pollution that year were in California, researchers found. Pollution from California's 2020 wildfires likely offset decades of air quality gains 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z The measures helped reduce particulate pollution in China by nearly 40 percent — although it continues to exceed the WHO’s recommended level — and added about two years to the average life expectancy there. Air pollution worse for global lifespan than cigarettes or alcohol 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Air pollution can be thought of as gaseous and particulate contaminants that are present in the earth’s atmosphere. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Now, the Environmental Protection Agency is evaluating whether its threshold for the density of harmful particulate matter should be lowered, saying it may not go far enough. Some people in this Montana mining town worry about the dust next door 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z The first stage of carbon capture is actually cleaning up the particulate matter. Can Carbon Capture Be Part of the Climate Solution? 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z If the particulate concentrations Mariposa County experienced in 2020 were sustained, the average resident’s life would be shortened by 1.7 years, according to the report. Pollution from California's 2020 wildfires likely offset decades of air quality gains 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z “Among the fossil fuels, coal is the champion in terms of producing particulate air pollution that causes people to lead shorter and sicker lives today, and increasing the rate of climate change,” he said. Air pollution worse for global lifespan than cigarettes or alcohol 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z However, wood smoke contains harmful pollutants like carbon monoxide and particulate matter. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z He said it uses 240-ton trucks to water the mine’s gravel roads and air filtration systems to trap particulate matter. Some people in this Montana mining town worry about the dust next door 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z Each year, Fresno residents withstand about 51 days — more than seven weeks — of unhealthful levels of fine particulate in the air. Air quality worsens as drought forces California growers to burn abandoned crops 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Fine particulate matter has been viewed as one of the preeminent threats to public health. Pollution from California's 2020 wildfires likely offset decades of air quality gains 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z The draft rule seeks to rein in nitrogen oxide emissions, which are precursors for harmful particulate matter and ozone. The EPA Plans to Rein in Truck Pollution to Ease Asthma, But It May Not Go Far Enough 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z For home heating, it is most efficient and least polluting when using a modern wood stove or fireplace insert that are designed to release small amounts of particulates. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Why can’t we regulate nitrogen runoff and greenhouse gas emissions the same way the Clean Air Act regulates particulate matter and carbon monoxide? Perspective | 4 ways to reduce the environmental cost of food 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Fine particulate matter, the main pollutant in wildfire smoke, is made up of tiny, unburned particles from incinerated materials suspended in the air. Track wildfires, air pollution and drought conditions throughout Washington, Oregon and British Columbia 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Recent research suggests the fine particulate generated by wildfires to be much more dangerous than other sources of combustion, like vehicle exhaust or gas-fired power plants. Pollution from California's 2020 wildfires likely offset decades of air quality gains 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z EPA only calculates the monetized health benefits from reductions in particulate matter and ozone, EPA spokesperson Taylor Gillespie confirmed in an email. The EPA Plans to Rein in Truck Pollution to Ease Asthma, But It May Not Go Far Enough 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Compared to petroleum diesel, biodiesel combustion produces less sulfur oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and unburned and other hydrocarbons, but it produces more nitrogen oxide. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Practically speaking, trees soak up rainwater and filter airborne particulates, to say nothing of providing the oxygen we breathe. Trees for Seattle hands out free trees — and the knowledge you need to nurture them 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z Check the air quality level and fine particulate matter concentration in your area here: Track wildfires, air pollution and drought conditions throughout Washington, Oregon and British Columbia 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z In September 2021, the World Health Organization lowered its recommended guideline from 10 micrograms of particulate matter per cubic meter to 5, a revision scientists say signals that lower levels are detrimental to human health. Pollution from California's 2020 wildfires likely offset decades of air quality gains 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z It's the particulate matter and benzene trail that heavy-duty trucks leave in the air, the smog and dust coating homes, the light spilling inside all night. A "warehouse" by any other name 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z If particulates from wildfire smoke are measured at 555 micrograms per cubic meter or higher, a level that exceeds Air Quality Index measurement, workers will be required to wear employer-provided respirators. WA rolls out emergency heat protections for outdoor workers: ‘These new rules are strong’ 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z The area accounts for about 20% of all particulate emissions in Southern California, according to Metro. 710 Freeway expansion dropped after decades of planning, marking a milestone for L.A. 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Heavy-duty trucks are the largest mobile source of nitrogen oxides, which can react in the atmosphere to form toxic pollutants like ozone and particulate matter. New, Stronger Rules for Truck Pollution Still Would Not Meet Air Quality Goals 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z In addition to wildfires, fine particulate is also produced by car tailpipe emissions and smokestacks of fossil fuel power plants. Pollution from California's 2020 wildfires likely offset decades of air quality gains 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Flanked by three state highways, the 180, the 41 and the 99, the neighborhood already receives more 2.5-micrometer particulate matter pollution than 97 percent of the state's counties, according to the California Environmental Protection Agency. A "warehouse" by any other name 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z This change can reduce carbon emissions by 20% and also slash nitrogen oxide and particulate pollution, according to a company statement. A cruise ship ‘green corridor’ in the PNW? Ports make pact over carbon emission goals 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z The Southwest, for example, would retain 95 percent of the benefits if it moved alone to eliminate fine particulate matter. Cutting air pollution from fossil fuels would save 50,000 lives a year, study says 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z While EPA has no plans to tighten NOx limits in their own right, those criteria pollutants are one of the major contributors to particulate matter as well as ozone. New, Stronger Rules for Truck Pollution Still Would Not Meet Air Quality Goals 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z A new study found that particulate air pollution has a significant effect on the frequency of hurricanes. The Unlikely Ascent of New York’s Compost Champion 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z But it’s not the only factor in play: A study released on Wednesday confirms that, for the frequency of hurricanes, the effects of particulate air pollution are even greater. Air Pollution Can Mean More, or Fewer, Hurricanes. It Depends Where You Live. 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z The court also ordered the company to install aerators, one or more flow meters with monitoring probes, particulate streams and biochar sock filters at its 260-acre facility. Riverkeeper settles with Weyerhaeuser for $600,000 after alleged water quality violations 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z The situation is worst for those living within 500 feet of a freeway as particulate pollution levels are 70% higher there, the agency found. A bid to stop freeway expansions in California hits a roadblock: Organized labor 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Since the U.S. regulation was introduced in 2014, direct injection fuel technology, which improves fuel efficiency, has increased the amount of particulate matter gasoline cars emit, industry experts say. Lacking filters, U.S. cars set to emit a septillion more particles - research 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Overall, the report said more than 137 million Americans live in counties that had unhealthy levels of ozone or particulate pollution. D.C. area gets ‘F’ for smog from American Lung Association 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Oil and gas wells release a slew of air pollutants, including volatile organic compounds, smog-forming compounds, and fine particulate matter. Historically redlined neighborhoods have twice the number of oil and gas wells 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Researchers from the National Resources Defense Council and the University of California, San Francisco recently found that the diesel-based particulate matter inside school buses can be up to 10 times higher than outside the vehicle. Can the EPA make school buses greener? 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Weapons spew toxic gases and particulates into the air and leak heavy metals into soil and water. A ‘Silent Victim’: How Nature Becomes a Casualty of War 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z According to industry estimates, a gasoline particulate filter costs carmakers around $200. Lacking filters, U.S. cars set to emit a septillion more particles - research 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z “These emission reductions will help stabilize the climate and reduce the risk of severe drought and wildfire and its consequent fine particulate matter pollution,” the state plan says. California Reveals Its Plan to Phase Out New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z Wildfire smoke contains fine particulate matter called PM 2.5, which can enter the lungs and bloodstream to create serious health problems. Pregnancy becomes a more vulnerable time with climate change 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z “There is emerging evidence that particulate matter impacts other organs and causes other diseases as well.” WHO says 99% of world’s population breathes poor-quality air 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z Additionally, concentrations of the particulate matter remained high well after smoking had ended. Careful, cannabis users: Bongs may create more secondhand smoke than cigarettes 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z A 2017 study partially funded by the EPA found that among children, more exposure to higher levels of fine particulate matter is strongly associated with an increased risk of asthma and death. New maps show strong correlation between redlined places in Seattle and worse air quality 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z When a volcano erupts, it releases ash, smoke, steam, heat, gases and fine particulates into the atmosphere. Hunga Tonga volcano spewed ash 36 miles high, a world record 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z It's the first global air quality report based on the WHO's new pollution guidelines, which suggest that average annual readings of hazardous fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5, not exceed 5 micrograms per cubic meter. Every single country is failing the WHO’s new air quality standards 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z It says particulates can trigger heart attacks and strokes, increase the risk of asthma attacks, cause lung cancer, and stunt the lung-growth of children. Clean air: Campaigners criticise pace of new particles targets 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z To perform the study, researchers measured concentrations of particulate matter in a home before, during and after bong-smoking sessions of between 90 and 180 minutes with the doors and windows closed. Careful, cannabis users: Bongs may create more secondhand smoke than cigarettes 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z To keep the particulate matter out of his lungs, he strapped on an N95 mask. Blisters. Hallucinations: A hiker's grueling attempt to cross Death Valley in four days 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z The gold standard for filters is HEPA, which stands for high efficiency particulate air. As mask mandates drop, ask these questions to gauge safety of indoor spaces 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z Exposure to fine particulate matter from burning wood can also harm the body's respiratory immune response, increasing the risk of a respiratory infection — including Covid-19. Wood-burning stoves raise new health concerns 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z If the Smart Monitor could also act on humidity, VOCs, CO, and particulate matter, it would be much easier to recommend. Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor review: not smart enough 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z A previous study had concluded the particles did not exceed permitted levels, but said it was "likely that Stobart Biomass Products Ltd is contributing to particulate levels at the monitoring site". Port Clarence: Firm apologises for school playground dust 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Both surgical and N95 masks filter some unhealthy particulates, such as soot and other matter, said Melissa Furlong, an environmental epidemiologist at the University of Arizona and co-author of the two studies. Exercise Can Build Up Your Brain. Air Pollution May Negate Those Benefits. 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z In vulnerable people, particulate air pollution can cause heart attacks and strokes. Mopping can create air pollution that rivals city streets 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z "When virtually any single particulate pollution that a person inhales can get distributed and end up in any organ system in the body, you can start to grasp that the disease potential is almost limitless." Wood-burning stoves raise new health concerns 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z If you have an Amazon Smart Thermostat or similar, an Echo Show, and an interest in how high your particulate matter is, you may get some use out of the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor. Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor review: not smart enough 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z In the atmosphere, NOx reacts with volatile organic compounds to form fine particulate matter capable of penetrating deep into our lungs, as well as ozone — the main ingredient in smog. The Biden administration is updating truck pollution standards 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z “If you don’t mind wearing a mask while exercising,” she said, “this would likely result in a reduction of exposure to particulates.” Exercise Can Build Up Your Brain. Air Pollution May Negate Those Benefits. 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z His research has shown that Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans are exposed to higher levels of harmful particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide. Seattle residents drive movement to tear out Highway 99 in South Park 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z Nationwide, woodsmoke from residential burning contributes about 6 percent of all fine particulate matter emissions, according to the EPA's 2017 National Emissions Inventory. Wood-burning stoves raise new health concerns 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z Fine particulate matter from exhaust tailpipes, smokestacks and fires gets absorbed deep into the lungs and can cause respiratory and heart disease. White House Takes Aim at Environmental Racism, but Won’t Mention Race 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z The researchers estimate that about a third of the deaths attributed to particulate matter could have been avoided if cities had met the WHO guidelines. Urban air pollution affects 2.5 billion people worldwide, study says 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z The alarm is because Black and Latino households disproportionately breathe in the particulate pollution from our consumption of goods and services – disproportionately caused by White households. What voting rights mean for the planet 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z Even small exposure to diesel emissions and particulate matter is shown to increase chances of early death. Seattle residents drive movement to tear out Highway 99 in South Park 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z Tightening the air quality standard for particulate matter in the United States would prevent premature deaths in older people, a study has found. News at a glance: Mysterious space filaments, damaged dinosaur tracks, and edible worms 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Between 85,000 and 200,000 premature deaths each year are linked to fine particulate matter, according to a study published last year in Science Advances. White House Takes Aim at Environmental Racism, but Won’t Mention Race 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Considered the leading environmental risk factor for disease, particulate matter can damage the heart and lungs, leading to cardiovascular disease, respiratory infection, lung cancer and more. Urban air pollution affects 2.5 billion people worldwide, study says 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z Last year, a study by Harvard University and British researchers found that nearly 9 million people around the world died in 2018 from inhaling the particulate matter of fossil fuel pollution. What voting rights mean for the planet 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z But then it tallied the “co-benefits” of installing the scrubbers: a reduction in other pollutants, including sulfur dioxide and fine particulate soot, which are linked to heart, brain, lung and respiratory diseases. Biden Administration to Reinstate Mercury Pollution Rules Weakened Under Trump 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z A recent study by the Environmental Protection Agency showed that particulate matter air pollution adversely affects Americans of color regardless of their state or income level. Biden’s focus on environmental justice led to a year of progress — and burnout 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Exposure to fine particulate matter has long been linked to respiratory illness and impaired cognitive development in children. Even Low Levels of Soot Can Be Deadly to Older People, Research Finds 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z The coroner, Philip Barlow, recommended lowering the legal limit of particulate matter in the air and improving public awareness. Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah: Vigil to mark birthday of girl killed by toxic air 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z On Sunday, Beijing residents’ air pollution apps turned purple, the color indicating a “very unhealthy” level of tiny particulate matter. Heavy smog blankets Beijing ahead of Olympics as authorities pledge to clean up the air 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Last year, for the first time, the city hit nationally set targets for average concentration of PM2.5, tiny particulate matter that is harmful to health. In parched Beijing, claims of a ‘green’ Olympics may not hold water 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Heavy-duty vehicles are one of the largest contributors to NOx emissions - a precursor of ozone and particulate matter formation. California's battle to cut emissions with biofuels burns in new truck engines 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Earlier research has found that exposure to particulate matter contributed to about 20,000 deaths a year. Even Low Levels of Soot Can Be Deadly to Older People, Research Finds 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Next month, the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is due to publish emissions of key air pollutants, including particulate matter, for 2020. Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah: Vigil to mark birthday of girl killed by toxic air 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z By comparing mortality rates in Beijing that summer to those in other cities in China, economists estimated that a 10 percent decrease in the particulate matter known as PM10 prevented about 196,000 premature deaths. Heavy smog blankets Beijing ahead of Olympics as authorities pledge to clean up the air 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Those diesel engines spew microscopic bits of pollution called fine particulate matter, which are 30 times smaller than the width of a human hair, roughly 2.5 microns in diameter. To skirt air pollution oversight, states can play hide and seek 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z In August, breaking with years of precedent, the department abruptly reversed its position on the damages wrought by “fine, particulate matter,” including burn pits. The Soldiers Came Home Sick. The Government Denied It Was Responsible. 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The Trump administration opted not to strengthen the standard when it conducted the most recent review, despite growing scientific evidence of the harm to public health caused by particulate matter. Even Low Levels of Soot Can Be Deadly to Older People, Research Finds 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z As the fires peaked on Aug. 21, 2020, scientists estimated that a record-breaking 46 million people—half the population of the western U.S.—were exposed to dangerous combinations of ozone and particulate matter pollution. Wildfires Are Fueling a Toxic Combo of Air Pollutants 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Condensable fine particulate matter is a form of soot that leaves the smokestack as a gas before solidifying into particles when it cools. Harmful soot unchecked as Big Oil battles EPA over testing 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z These vehicles are also responsible for large quantities of pollutants, including nitrogen oxide and particulate matter, which have been linked to multiple health issues like premature deaths, asthma, pulmonary cancer, and cardiovascular disease. In an East Coast first, New Jersey will phase out diesel trucks 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Now, suddenly, the V.A. had swung abruptly to align with the department’s most vocal critics, openly acknowledging that respiratory disease was a likely result of airborne particulate exposure during deployment. The Soldiers Came Home Sick. The Government Denied It Was Responsible. 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z “It’s not like it’s a single pipe; it’s a major river that has dissolved and particulate PCBs coming out if it.” ‘They are supposed to protect us’: Community wants more from EPA for Duwamish Superfund cleanup 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Both ground-level ozone, a major ingredient in smog, and particulate matter, or tiny pollution particles like soot from smoke, are hazardous to human health. Wildfires Are Fueling a Toxic Combo of Air Pollutants 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z In Texas, which has the largest number of refineries in the country, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said it does not have plans to tighten restrictions on particulate matter, a spokesman said. Harmful soot unchecked as Big Oil battles EPA over testing 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Pollution — including plastics in the ocean and carbon in the atmosphere — billows toward the pole, while northern wildfires send particulates into the lungs of people thousands of miles south. Perspective | Five myths about the Arctic 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z In addition to being responsible for nearly a quarter of US greenhouse gas emissions, cars are a big source of pollutants like particulate matter, which disproportionately affect Americans of color. The EV revolution’s next big roadblock: access to chargers 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z "The replacement of diesel with renewable diesel and green hydrogen will reduce harmful fine particulate matter emissions in disadvantaged communities," the council said in a draft plan released in October. U.S. energy firms push states for carbon markets to spur renewable fuel growth 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z New research finds that dangerous combinations of ozone and fine particulate pollution are increasing across the western U.S. Wildfires Are Fueling a Toxic Combo of Air Pollutants 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z The reason for the ban is because wood smoke contains tiny particulates that can lodge in the lungs and cause asthma attacks and other health problems. Fog rolls in, worsening air quality in Los Angeles Basin and delaying flights 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Without sulfur, the emissions are cleaner, and without those aromatic compounds, SAF also emits much less particulate matter than traditional fuel. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Aces Helicopter and Plane Flight Tests 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Its high-temperature processing units release tiny “particulate matter,” or soot, which is linked to asthma and other respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses. BP agrees to $500K penalty, soot limits at Indiana refinery 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z Again, a pipeline company is proposing to build a compressor station that would pump tons of fine particulate pollution each year into a Virginia community of color. Opinion | On environmental justice, the Mountain Valley Pipeline is an old story 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z It found that events involving dangerous combinations of both ozone and fine particulate matter have increased in every way over the last 20 years. Wildfires Are Fueling a Toxic Combo of Air Pollutants 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Clouds of salty, alkaline toxic dust containing heavy metals, agricultural chemicals and powdery-fine particulates linked to asthma, respiratory diseases and cancer are rolling off newly exposed playa, threatening the health of thousands of nearby residents. Can lithium cure what ails the Salton Sea? 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z Bloomington, a majority-Hispanic community, already has a higher burden of smog and fine particulate pollution than 95 percent of census tracts in the nation. Black Friday is causing toxic traffic jams at US ports and warehouses 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Residents in the capital Santa Cruz had been advised to wear masks for the first time since the eruption began due to high concentrations of particulate matter and sulphur dioxide in the air, he said. Coastal towns locked down in La Palma as lava crashes into ocean 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z We know that people of color suffer more from asthma, heart attacks and lung cancer, and we know that the fine particulate matter that the compressor station would emit would exacerbate these preexisting health conditions. Opinion | On environmental justice, the Mountain Valley Pipeline is an old story 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z They also increase the odds of wildfires, which produce large volumes of particulate matter and also increase the production of ozone. Wildfires Are Fueling a Toxic Combo of Air Pollutants 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z They reject claims that the particulate filters are prone to clogging. A sport-fishing boat pollutes 'as much as 162 school buses.' Will boat businesses survive regulation? 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z A monitor measuring the levels of dangerous particulate matter showed that the air it spit out was slightly cleaner, but far from what the World Health Organization considers safe. New Delhi’s Air Turns Toxic, and the Finger-Pointing Begins 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Around the world, researchers closely track levels of airborne particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter — known as PM 2.5 — because it can lodge in the lungs and other organs, causing long-term health damage. EXPLAINER: Why India has repeated air pollution problems 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z In fact, the station would further expose residents to neurotoxins such as hexane, carcinogens such as formaldehyde and fine particulates, a pollutant for which there is no known safe threshold. Opinion | On environmental justice, the Mountain Valley Pipeline is an old story 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z The researchers found that there’s an increased risk of combined ozone and particulate matter pollution during atmospheric ridging events. Wildfires Are Fueling a Toxic Combo of Air Pollutants 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z They also say that the required particulate filter can get clogged under certain conditions, forcing boat captains to cut the engines and let the boat drift while the crew tries to unclog the filter. A sport-fishing boat pollutes 'as much as 162 school buses.' Will boat businesses survive regulation? 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Much of the particulate matter is coming from crop-burning in India’s northern agricultural heartland, where farmers are burning their stubble to clear fields during an unusually short window. China declares coal peak, India readies pollution lockdown days after U.N. climate summit 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z You could prioritize where to deploy the EVs so no particulate matter spews into those neighborhoods. How an outdoorsy engineer is working to cut transportation pollution around disadvantaged communities 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Some of the particulate matter from some of those wildfires out west have made it all the way to Michigan, where I live. Americans are "ignorant" about lung health — at their own peril 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z As for the long-standing environmental hazards, Mann cited significant declines in smog and particulate matter and said greater reductions are on the way as the search continues for additional strategies to improve air quality. Column: In Carson, the stink will go away soon. The bigger problems won't 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z Exercising indoors with others is a high risk for covid transmission, while high levels of ozone and particulate matter outdoors are dangerous to human health. Western boom cities see spike in harmful ozone 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Vehicular emissions contributed more than half of Delhi's particulate pollution between October 24-November 8, the Centre for Science and Environment think tank said in its report published on Thursday. Thick, toxic smog over Indian capital as temperatures, wind speed drop 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Ships along the coast pump emissions into Southern California that contribute to PM 2.5 levels, but they also contribute precursors that become fine particulates over time. Hazy skies, poor air quality: Is port congestion worsening L.A. pollution? 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z The Coalition of Community Organizations created a working group of residents and experts to sample water, soil and dust for multiple particulates — including lead — from homes throughout the Fifth Ward. "Drinking through a lead straw" — $15B approved to fix dangerous water pipes 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z Each of the seven kelp forests was mired by varying levels of particulates in the water. Coastal Darkening Could Block Kelp’s Carbon Sink Potential 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Ozone is "the second-most dangerous widespread pollutant after particulate matter, and we know it impacts not just your lungs." Western boom cities see spike in harmful ozone 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z This inflatable playground on display at COP26 removes carbon and particulate matter from the air and releases oxygen in its place. How this bouncy castle is good for the environment 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z “Whenever we see this spike in fine particulate pollution, people point to the weather,” Martinez said. Hazy skies, poor air quality: Is port congestion worsening L.A. pollution? 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z While the agency strictly regulates “criteria” air pollutants like particulate matter, it doesn’t set limits on emissions of over 180 so-called hazardous air pollutants. Go read this investigation on the toxic air crisis plaguing American communities 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z The sites closer to urban areas like Auckland, or to rivers that run through agricultural land, tended to be more obscured than those farther from the terrestrial inputs of particulate pollution. Coastal Darkening Could Block Kelp’s Carbon Sink Potential 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z The athletic department at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City has its own air quality monitor for tracking particulate and ozone levels to know when to cancel practice or games. Western boom cities see spike in harmful ozone 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Another recent study showed that fine particulate matter in wildfire smoke was linked to an increase in covid-19 cases in California and Washington state. Wildfire smoke harms more people in the Eastern U.S. than West, study shows 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Black, Hispanic, and Asian people in the United States are also exposed to disproportionately high levels of particulate air pollution. Poor sleep takes a heavy toll on communities of color. Can scientists help? 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Other particulate matter may cause shortness of breath, chest congestion or wheezing. How — and when — to check indoor air quality in your home 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z The scientists found that because of the sunlight-blocking effect of particulate pollution, the darkest site received 63 percent less sunlight than the lightest one. Coastal Darkening Could Block Kelp’s Carbon Sink Potential 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Cleaner air may also be to blame: Since the enactment of the federal Clean Air Act in the 1960s, the amount of particulates in the air has lessened. Scientific reclamation: How the iconic Jefferson Memorial was restored Sigler wants to set aside more of the budget to support neighborhoods surrounding Sea-Tac Airport and address noise pollution and particulate matter from planes. Aligned on objectives, candidates for Port of Seattle Commission pitch different routes on how to get there 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Another recent study showed that fine particulate matter in wildfire smoke was linked to an increase in COVID-19 cases in California and Washington state. Wildfire smoke harms more people in eastern U.S. than in West, study shows 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z And when you’re cooking, turn on the exhaust fan to draw out smoke and particulate matter. How — and when — to check indoor air quality in your home 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z They can also contain particulate matter like soot and volcanic ash that was once airborne. How Maori Arrival in New Zealand Was Frozen in Antarctic Ice 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Rubbish fires at landfills contributed 11% of particulate matter, a major cause of air pollution in the city, according to a 2011 study by India's pollution regulator. The nightmare of India's tallest rubbish mountain 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z "Fossil fuel combustion, fires and dust are major direct sources of particulate pollution and some of those sources also produce precursor chemicals that combine into particulates." US cities with worst air pollution ranked: report 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z The team found that the West, which contained higher smoke and particulate matter concentrations since they were closer to fires, showed a larger percentage of asthma-related emergency room visits on smoky days. Wildfire smoke harms more people in eastern U.S. than in West, study shows 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z “You can find them for carbon monoxide, humidity, VOCs and particulate matter. These devices make sense, but they can’t do everything.” How — and when — to check indoor air quality in your home 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z Windows in the tank revealed “heavy particulate matter clouded the water column.” Rotting fish, injuries, dirty water: Feds find care violations at Miami Seaquarium for captive orca Tokitae 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z Wildfires across the American West this summer spewed out smoke full of particulates that darkened skies, created unnaturally beautiful sunsets and boosted health risks far and wide. Podcast: Deep breath. Let's talk about our air 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z One also might want to track indoor particulates “if you live near big outdoor sources, like roadways and big industrial sources,” Wiedinmyer says. Assessing COVID Risk and More with Air Quality Monitors 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Gas burned in stoves creates home-polluting particulates, and as summers get smokier and hotter, the choice between indoor and outdoor pollution grows more difficult. Climate crisis: Building-code policies 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z In 2018, he was part of an agency panel examining particulate matter pollution when it was abruptly dissolved by then-EPA acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. Biden picks scientist dumped by Trump’s EPA to lead the agency’s research office 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z The United Nations agency, in advice to its 194 member states, slashed the recommended maximum levels for several pollutants, including particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, both of which are found in fossil fuel emissions. New WHO air-quality guidelines aim to cut deaths linked to fossil fuels 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z “There’s no safe level of exposure to particulate matter,” says Burke, who co-wrote the study. About 7,000 California preterm births linked to wildfire smoke risks, study says 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z There are a dozens of reasonably priced air quality monitors on the market, and most measure particulate matter, VOCs, carbon dioxide or some combination of the three. Assessing COVID Risk and More with Air Quality Monitors 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z The new emergency rules in Oregon mandate that employers provide masks that block very fine particulate matter to field workers when the air quality index reaches 100. When Hard Jobs Turn Hazardous 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z "I’m standing here and I’m getting all ash particulates on my jacket, even," the governor said. Strong winds push California wildfire closer to Lake Tahoe 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z At that level, there are too many particulates in the air and too many risks to the participants. Wilner: COVID isn’t the biggest threat to Pac-12 football this fall — it’s wildfires 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z “I’m standing here and I’m getting all ash particulates on my jacket, even,” the governor said. Strong winds push California wildfire closer to Lake Tahoe 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z If the priority is tracking air pollution, Wiedinmyer says, “number one, I would look for a PM monitor, since we know that a lot of health impacts are associated with particle levels and particulate matter.” Assessing COVID Risk and More with Air Quality Monitors 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z She turns the foul mix of particulate matter and ground-level ozone into paintings, drawings and adornment for dinner plates, baby highchairs, books and relentlessly ticking clocks. 11 essential L.A. art exhibitions this fall, from Obama portraits to smog art 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z Others have shut their windows and doors tight, to keep out harmful particulate matter in the air. All-out fight to save Lake Tahoe as Caldor fire forces evacuation warnings 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z Moderna confirmed to Reuters that it had been notified of “cases of particulate matter being seen in drug product vials” of its vaccine” and that it is investigating. World Digest: Aug. 26, 2021 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Takeda said it conducted an emergency examination after particulate matter was found in a lot of vaccine vials at an inoculation site in Japan. Coronavirus live news: Russia reports 820 deaths in a day; Sydney hospitals struggle to cope 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z There are no details of what the "foreign objects" are, but Takeda described it as particulate matter, after which it said conducted an emergency examination. Japan suspends 1.6 million Moderna doses over contamination fears 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Breathing fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke can lead to a variety of health issues, including cardiovascular and respiratory problems, officials said. Smoke from Northern California's wildfires is moving toward Los Angeles 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z The agency said the possible risks of particulate and chemical exposure from the recalled devices included asthma, skin and respiratory-tract irritation and “toxic and carcinogenic effects” to organs including the kidneys and liver. Breathing Machine Recall Over Possible Cancer Risk Leaves Millions Scrambling for Substitutes 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z Its rules also prohibit users from misleading others about “when, where or how” to particulate in an election, among other conduct. Twitter allowing users to report tweets that ‘seem misleading’ 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z City Hall says it shows the average concentration of particulate matter is a third higher at schools in London than in the rest of England. Nearly every London school in high air pollution area, report says 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z The Air Quality Index was established by the Environmental Protection Agency, and measures the density of five pollutants: ground-level ozone, particulates, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Can a Covid Mask Protect Me From Wildfire Smoke? 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z Smoke from wildfires contains high levels of dangerous fine particulate matter known as PM 2.5, which is known to blunt the body's white blood cell function in the lungs. Some COVID deaths are linked to Western wildfires, study shows 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z The study found “strong evidence” of a link between increases in particulate matter and risks of covid-19 cases and deaths. ‘This is a very dangerous combination’: New study says wildfire smoke linked to increased covid cases, deaths 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z The study found “strong evidence” of a link between increases in particulate matter and risks of COVID-19 cases and deaths. New study says wildfire smoke leads to higher COVID-19 risks 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z Of the 30 local authorities with the highest particulate matter at schools, all but two were London boroughs. Nearly every London school in high air pollution area, report says 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z The chemicals in particulate matter can also inflame cells lining the airways and lungs. Wildfire smoke may be linked to hundreds of COVID deaths and thousands of cases, study finds 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z PM 2.5, or particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometers across, can irritate lungs, cause inflammation, alter immune function and increase susceptibility to respiratory infections. Some COVID deaths are linked to Western wildfires, study shows 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z They mailed each worker a wristband to monitor their physiology and a small sensor to continuously measure levels of fine particulates and CO2 in their workspace. This scientist says cleaning indoor air could make us healthier—and smarter 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z Persistent exposure to particulate matter pollution is associated with cardiovascular diseases and lung cancer. Mediterranean has become a 'wildfire hotspot', EU scientists say 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z The distiller said the biogas cuts CO2 emissions by over 95% compared to diesel and other fossil fuels, and reduces other harmful particulates and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 99%. One for the road: Glenfiddich uses whisky waste to fuel trucks 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z Researchers are currently investigating whether fine particulate matter can spread the coronavirus. Wildfire smoke may be linked to hundreds of COVID deaths and thousands of cases, study finds 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z Other studies also have shown a correlation between increases in particulate levels and covid deaths. Wildfire Smoke Drives People Indoors, Raising COVID Risk 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z At predetermined times and levels of CO2 and particulates, the program pinged each worker’s smartphone with a quiz to test reaction time and cognitive function. This scientist says cleaning indoor air could make us healthier—and smarter 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z When it comes to particulate matter, “the nose is a good early warning system,” he said. From heavy metals to COVID-19, wildfire smoke is more dangerous than you think 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z Wildfires are responsible for far greater air pollution than industrial emissions because they produce a combination of particulates, carbon monoxide and other pollutants, Copernicus said. Nordic region, Arctic Circle feel the heat as brutal summer hits Northern Hemisphere 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z “Each unit increase in levels of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone were associated with thousands of additional admissions” to hospitals each year, the team reported. Air Pollution’s Invisible Toll on Your Health 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z The country begins blasting particulates into the air for a period of time in a desperate effort to bring the temperature down. What if American Democracy Fails the Climate Crisis? 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z As those trees mature, they would mitigate 56,613 tons of particulate pollution and absorb 9.3 million tons of carbon dioxide — the equivalent of taking 92 million cars off the roads, American Forests said. Trees Are Missing in Low-income Neighborhoods 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z Employees who discovered particulates or defects in vials discarded them but did not try to identify the underlying causes, the inspector noted, and on two occasions, hair was found on equipment. Vaccine Maker Earned Record Profits but Delivered Disappointment in Return 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z We are required, because it’s a regulated emissions environment, to make sure that diesel engine performs at a certain emission output, nitrous oxide, particulate matter, etc., and so on. John Deere turned tractors into computers — what’s next? 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z People over 75 in the new study were more likely to be hospitalized than those closer to 65, and whites faced a greater risk of admission than Black individuals from exposure to particulate matter. Air Pollution’s Invisible Toll on Your Health 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z “E.P.A’s decision to reconsider the inadequate national limits on particulate matter is good news for the nation’s lung health,” said Harold Wimmer, chief executive of the American Lung Association. E.P.A. to Review Rules on Soot Linked to Deaths, Which Trump Declined to Tighten 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z A small increase in long-term exposure to small particulate matter also leads to a large increase in COVID-19 death rates, according to a recent Harvard University study. Three Exxon refineries top the list of U.S. polluters 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z In its justification for MATS, the Obama administration accounted for indirect benefits of installing mercury pollution-control equipment at coal plants that included things like reduction of deadly emissions of particulate matter. EPA scraps Trump rule that weakened air pollution regulations 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z But “secondary” particulate matter, which is generated when emissions from farms interact with other gases in the atmosphere, is even more problematic. Air pollution from farms leads to 17,900 U.S. deaths per year, study finds 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z The emissions are a major contributor to smog-causing nitrogen oxides and diesel particulate matter pollution, which are linked to health problems including respiratory conditions. E-Commerce Mega-Warehouses, a Smog Source, Face New Pollution Rule 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z “It continues to be a nightmare for us, all of that particulate matter putting us more at risk of dying from covid. But dirty air doesn’t care whose lungs it damages.” Perspective | Buzzard Point residents have spent years fighting for a cleaner neighborhood. With newcomers, there’s hope there may be action. 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z Small particulate matter is among the most harmful pollutants. Three Exxon refineries top the list of U.S. polluters 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Past research shows associations between exposure to particulate matter and health problems such as premature death in people with heart or lung disease, heart attacks, irregular heartbeat and asthma. People of color more exposed than whites to air pollution 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Fine particulate matter air pollution, known as PM 2.5, is harmful to human health and is responsible for 85,000 to 200,000 excess deaths a year in the United States. People of Color Breathe More Hazardous Air. The Sources Are Everywhere. 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z Burning fossil fuels also produces particulate pollution that reflects sunlight and cools the planet. The Science of Climate Change Explained: Facts, Evidence and Proof 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z Volunteers monitor the water for particulates and pH levels. In the Sonoran Desert, GIS helps to map migrant deaths 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z The clean air panel, meanwhile, was split on whether to recommend tougher rules for particulate matter, another pollutant emitted by power plants and cars. EPA dismisses dozens of key science advisers picked under Trump 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z Said University of Virginia Economics Professor Jonathan Colmer: “By decomposing disparities in fine particulate matter into their component sources, their research shines a light on where researchers, policymakers, and communities might focus efforts going forward.” People of color more exposed than whites to air pollution 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z A recent study that looked at Oakland, Calif., and Pittsburgh found that emissions from commercial kitchens — mostly from their use of cooking oils — were a surprisingly large fraction of particulate air pollution in those cities. People of Color Breathe More Hazardous Air. The Sources Are Everywhere. 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z In 2018 Yukyan Lam, a public health scientist at the National Resources Defense Council, mapped the cumulative health impacts of environmental pollution in Chicago, including particulate air pollution from diesel trucks and other sources. Hunger Strikers Seeking Environmental Justice Win Air-Pollution Delay 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z These microscopic specks of soot and liquid, known as particulate matter, are expelled when fuels are burned and inhaled by people. Oil firms knew decades ago fossil fuels posed grave health risks, files reveal 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z But a recent analysis of airborne particulate samples conducted by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggests that blowing sand from Oceano Dunes does not pose a health risk for residents downwind of the park. Will off-roading end at Oceano Dunes? Coastal Commission to consider fate of controversial park 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z The researchers sorted the Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions inventory of over 5,000 types of fine particulate matter into 14 sources such as industry, passenger cars, diesel trucks, construction and agriculture. People of color more exposed than whites to air pollution 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Pollutants measured by the concentration of PM2.5, or particulate matter of a size deemed especially harmful, were also dangerously high. The Worst Dust Storm in a Decade Shrouds Beijing and Northern China 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z Environmental Protection Agency investigation determined that particulate and hazardous air pollutant emissions from the now closed North Side operation were below acceptable limits—but that VOC emissions exceeded them. Hunger Strikers Seeking Environmental Justice Win Air-Pollution Delay 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Esso experts, meanwhile, raised the “possibility for improved particulate control” in new vehicle designs to reduce the emission of harmful pollution. Oil firms knew decades ago fossil fuels posed grave health risks, files reveal 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z Many of the homes are off the main gas grid, meaning that, in winter, wood-burning and pellet stoves release particulate matter into the stagnant air. COVID-19's death toll in northern Italy was staggering. Did air pollution play a role? 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z The focus is on exposure to fine particulate matter. Toxic air puts six million at risk of lung damage 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z This particulate matter is known as PM2.5 as the particles are less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter – or about 30 times smaller than the diameter of the average human hair. 'Invisible killer': fossil fuels caused 8.7m deaths globally in 2018, research finds 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z “Cars & trucks stuck in traffic generate megatons of toxic gases & particulate, but @boringcompany road tunnels under Miami would solve traffic & be an example to the world,” he wrote. Miami mayor says Elon Musk will tunnel under the city for just $30 million 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z “There is now very consistent and solid evidence across many countries of the link between fine particulate matter and harm to health,” said Francesca Dominici, a professor of biostatistics at Harvard. Oil firms knew decades ago fossil fuels posed grave health risks, files reveal 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z “Cars & trucks stuck in traffic generate megatons of toxic gases & particulate, but @boringcompany road tunnels under Miami would solve traffic & be an example to the world,” he said on Twitter. Miami mayor digs Elon Musk’s tunnel pitch to ease traffic 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z It also found that 3,000 hospitals and GP practices are in areas where particulate pollution exceeds WHO recommended levels. Toxic air puts six million at risk of lung damage 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z Others survive in the air because wildfire particulates can absorb the sun’s otherwise lethal ultraviolet radiation, the scientists said. Wildfire smoke may carry 'mind-bending' amounts of fungi and bacteria, scientists say 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z During the power blackouts, thick layers of pollution coated mountain peaks and hovered over cities, with readings of dangerous fine particulate pollution spiking to over 200 micrograms per cubic meter, a level considered “dangerously” unhealthy. Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z The South Coast Air Quality Management District said the advisory for high levels of particulate matter and metal air pollutants would be in effect through Friday morning. New Year’s fireworks could degrade Southern California air 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z Living with air pollution — especially particulate matter — is linked to an increased risk of dying from COVID-19, research found this year. Nature is not healing 2020-12-19T05:00:00Z However, he cautions that the figures for particulate pollution in the report are based on atmospheric models, rather than measurements made on the ground. Toxic air puts six million at risk of lung damage 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z They suspect that the particulate matter on which they are travelling protects the microbes from ultraviolet radiation, which might kill them off. Wildfire smoke may spread infectious disease 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z |
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