Air Quality Articles
Urban Planning Strategies for Tackling Air Pollution
Urban planning plays a pivotal role in shaping the air quality of our cities. Civil engineers and urban planners must navigate a complex array of considerations to design environments that promote public health and comply with regulatory standards. In the United...
How the Space Industry is Shaping the Future of Global Air Quality Monitoring
Air quality monitoring has become a critical tool in understanding and addressing climate change, public health, and environmental impacts. With advances in technology, the space industry now plays a pivotal role in monitoring air quality on a global scale. Satellites...
How PFAS Pollution is Redefining Air Quality Standards
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that have garnered increasing attention due to their pervasive presence and potential health risks. Known as "forever chemicals" due to their resistance to degradation, PFAS are found in numerous...
The Importance of Seasonally Cleaning Your AC Unit: A Complete Guide
Regular AC maintenance is essential for keeping a unit efficient and ensuring a healthy indoor air quality. Over time, AC units accumulate dust, debris, and moisture, which can impact their performance and even circulate allergens and mold indoors. This guide will...
The Unseen Consequences of Air Pollution on Pollinators
Air pollution poses a significant threat to flying insects, which are essential to our environment, food chain, and plant pollination processes. Understanding the impact of pollutants on these creatures is crucial for developing strategies to protect them and, by...
Managing Dust Mites: A Guide To Healthier Homes
Dust mites are microscopic arachnids, closely related to ticks and spiders, that thrive in indoor environments. Measuring approximately 0.2–0.3 millimeters in length, they are invisible to the naked eye. These mites feed on dead human skin cells, which are abundant in...
Health Risks, Youth Trends, and Regulatory Responses to Vaping
Vaping, initially introduced as a less harmful alternative to traditional smoking, has rapidly evolved into a widespread phenomenon, particularly among youth. This trend has raised public health concerns due to the chemicals involved and the associated health risks....
Mastering Bathroom Ventilation Maintenance
Proper bathroom ventilation is essential for maintaining a healthy indoor environment. It helps control moisture levels, prevents mold growth, and ensures good air quality. This article reviews best practices for making sure your bathroom ventilation is adequate, the...
From Power Plants to Acid Rain: What is Sulfur Dioxide Pollution
Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) is a highly reactive gas known for its pungent odor and impact on air quality and public health. It belongs to the family of sulfur oxides (SOₓ), a group of pollutants regulated under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National...
Air Quality Headlines
Air Quality And Ionizing Radiation During Travel
CDC | 25 Apr 2025 | Travelers, especially those with respiratory or heart conditions, are advised to check destination air quality using resources like AirNow or the World Air Quality Index and take precautions during severe pollution events. NIOSH-approved...
Mystery As Major US City Is Hit By Public Health Emergency With Toxic Chemicals Filling The Air
Daily Mail | 25 Apr 2025 | Chicago experienced a sudden spike in reported air pollution, with some air quality trackers showing hazardous AQI levels near 500, typically seen only during major disasters. However, conflicting data from different sources and a lack of...
Map Reveals 25 Most Polluted US Cities
Newsweek | 25 Apr 2025 | California cities like Bakersfield, Visalia, and Fresno topped the list for worst year-round particle pollution in the American Lung Association’s 2025 report, highlighting the state’s ongoing air quality challenges. The report links pollution...
New Report: Nearly Half Of People In U.S. Exposed To Dangerous Air Pollution Levels
American Lung Association | 25 Apr 2025 | The American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report finds that 156 million Americans—nearly half the population—live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, a sharp increase driven by...
Interactions Among Cupressaceae Pollen, Air Pollutants And Meteorology In The Urban And Suburban Areas Of Beijing, China
Nature | 25 Apr 2025 | Researchers in Beijing found that Cupressaceae pollen concentrations are positively correlated with air pollutants like PM2.5, NOx, and O3, and that meteorological factors such as temperature and humidity strongly influence these relationships...
Climate Monitoring And Deregulation (EnvirotechOnline Podcast ep.1)
Envirotech Online | 13 Mar 2025 | In this episode, we explore the two major forces shaping the sector at the start of 2025—one pushing for stricter environmental monitoring and regulation, the other advocating for reduced oversight and deregulation.
Delhi Air Pollution Worse Than Expected As Water Vapor Skews Figures
Phys.org | 12 Mar 2025 | New Delhi's air pollution is more severe than previously estimated, with particles absorbing atmospheric water vapor, leading to particulate matter levels across the city being underestimated by up to 20%, a new study reveals.
Air Pollution May Contribute To The Development Of Alzheimer’s Disease
BioTechniques | 12 Mar 2025 | A chemical reaction that is increased in response to air pollution may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action In U.S. History
Environmental Protection Agency | 12 Mar 2025 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency will undertake 31 historic actions in the greatest and most consequential day of deregulation in U.S. history, to advance President...
EPA Announces Dozens Of Environmental Regulations It Plans To Target
NPR | 12 Mar 2025 | The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to target more than two dozen rules and policies in what the agency called the "most consequential day of deregulation in U.S. history."
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