Air Quality Articles
How Air Pollution Affects Migratory Birds
Air pollution poses a significant threat to migratory birds, disrupting their intricate journeys and endangering their survival. Understanding these impacts and the conservation efforts in place is crucial for safeguarding these species and the ecological balance they...
Understanding SCUBA Systems: Comparing Divers and Firefighters
When safety and survival are on the line, self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) and diving rebreathers become essential tools for firefighters and divers, respectively. Though both systems aim to provide breathable air in environments where it’s unavailable, the...
Dust Turns Into Defects: Why Semiconductor Factories Need Pristine Air
When people think of semiconductor fabrication and electronics manufacturing, they often picture engineers clad in full-body cleanroom suits, working in sterile, white-walled facilities. But while many are aware that such environments are necessary, few understand why...
How U.S. Agriculture is Tackling Air Quality Standards
Air quality monitoring has become an essential part of sustainable agricultural practices in the United States. Agriculture contributes to air pollution through emissions of ammonia, methane, and particulate matter, but it also faces adverse effects from poor air...
Smoke School: Training Air Quality Inspectors to Uphold the Clean Air Act
Ensuring air quality is a fundamental aspect of environmental protection, and in the United States, a key component of this effort is the training program known as "smoke school." This program is designed to equip air quality inspectors with the skills necessary to...
The Future of Green Spaces and Trees in Cities: Challenges and Innovations
In the push for more sustainable urban living, green spaces and trees play a crucial role in reducing pollution, enhancing air quality, and creating a sense of community around nature's beauty. Yet, as cities grow, finding space for greenery becomes increasingly...
The Importance of Changing Your Car’s Cabin Air Filter
Most people spend a surprising amount of time in theor cars. According to AAA, Americans collectively spend over 70 billion hours on the road annually, which averages nearly an hour each day for the typical driver. Given that cars often function as second homes, the...
Nose Hair: The Unsung Hero of Your Immune System
When we think about immune defense, we often picture white blood cells fighting off infections or antibodies neutralizing invaders. But did you know that one of your first lines of defense is right under—or rather, inside—your nose? Nose hairs, often dismissed as an...
The Role of Wearable Air Quality Monitors Across Industries
In various industries, maintaining optimal air quality is crucial for safeguarding worker health and ensuring operational efficiency. Wearable air quality monitors have emerged as vital tools, enabling real-time monitoring of environmental conditions directly for...
Air Quality Headlines
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."
Purdue Study Warns About Fragrance Air Pollution In Homes
Fox 59 | 12 Mar 2025 | A new study from Purdue is shedding light on chemicals in your home from air fresheners and scented products that could be dangerous to your health over time.
MORPC Releases Annual Report On Air Quality
Delaware Gazette | 12 Mar 2025 | The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has released its annual End-of-Season Air Quality Report, analyzing air quality trends from November 2023 to October 2024.
Lysite Air Quality Monitoring Station Open House Reset
WyoToday.com | 12 Mar 2025 | The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Air Quality Division (AQD) has rescheduled an open house for a mobile ambient monitoring station in Lysite.
Report Reveals 2024’s Most Polluted Cities, Countries: Which US Cities Made The List?
USA Today | 12 Mar 2025 | The South Asian countries of Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are among the most polluted countries in the world while Australia, New Zealand and Iceland are among the least polluted countries, a new study by IQAir had determined.
How AI Is Making Affordable Air Pollution Sensors More Accurate
The Conversation | 12 Mar 2025 | Clean air is a fundamental right. However, every day, 100 children under the age of five tragically lose their lives in east Asia and the Pacific due to a silent killer – air pollution.
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