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 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...
What are Nitrogen Oxides and Why Do We Track Them?
Nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) are a group of highly reactive gases that include nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂). These gases play significant roles in atmospheric chemistry and environmental health. NOₓ contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone and fine...
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
Activity-Related Exposure To Outdoor Air Pollution: A Spatiotemporal Inquiry Of Residents In Beijing, China
ScienceDirect.com | 8 September 2025 | A new study using survey data in Beijing shows that outdoor air pollution exposure varies sharply by daily activities—highest during work and commuting—and is shaped by health, education, and social status, highlighting the need...
New Infographic: Health Impacts Of Air Pollution And The Urgency To Reduce Emissions
European Public Health Alliance | 8 September 2025 | The EU Healthy Air Coalition warns that air pollution drives chronic disease and billions in economic costs, urging policymakers to accelerate emissions cuts, set binding methane targets, end fossil fuel subsidies,...
Guatemala Moves Toward Policy Change For Cleaner Air, With UNEP Support
UNEP | 7 September 2025 | Guatemala, with UNEP’s support, is developing its first air quality regulation to set standards, build a monitoring network, and strengthen emissions controls, marking a major step toward cleaner air ahead of the International Day of Clean...
Daviess Co. Was Under Voluntary Shelter In Place Following Chemical Fire In Newburgh
WFIE | 7 September 2025 | A chemical fire in Newburgh prompted precautionary shelter-in-place advisories in parts of Daviess and Henderson counties, but officials lifted the orders after air quality readings showed no ongoing danger.
Climate-Change-Driven Wildfires Increasing Air Pollution Across Globe: UN
Al Jazeera | 6 September 2025 | The UN’s World Meteorological Organization warns that climate change–driven wildfires are releasing a “witches’ brew” of pollutants that degrade air quality across continents, urging stronger global policies to protect health,...
Unhealthy Air Quality Closes Areas In Mount Rainier, Other WA Parks
The Seattle Times | 6 September 2025 | Wildfire smoke has pushed air quality in parts of Washington to unhealthy and hazardous levels, prompting national parks to close trails, campgrounds, and roads at Mount Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades.
Enhanced Temporal Attention-Based LSTM Model For Air Quality Forecasting
springer.com | 5 September 2025 | A new study introduces an enhanced temporal attention-based LSTM model that achieves 97.5% accuracy in forecasting PM2.5 levels in Karnataka, offering a powerful tool for early air quality warnings and public health protection.
Wildfires Producing ‘Witches’ Brew’ Of Air Pollution, UN Warns
RFI | 5 September 2025 | The World Meteorological Organization’s latest Air Quality and Climate Bulletin warns that worsening wildfires, fog, and pollution hotspots show how climate change and air quality are inseparably linked, while examples from China prove that...
Air Pollution Can Drive Devastating Forms Of Dementia, Research Suggests
The Guardian | 5 September 2025 | New research published in Science shows that long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) can trigger toxic protein clumps linked to Lewy body dementia, highlighting clean air policies as a crucial tool for brain health.
Arkansas Ambient Air Monitoring Network: Annual Network Plan For 2025-2026
JD Supra | 4 September 2025 | Arkansas has submitted its 2025–2026 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan to the EPA, outlining statewide air quality surveillance sites, pollutant measurements, and proposed network changes to ensure compliance with federal clean air...
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