Air Quality Articles
From Breath to Blood: How Red Blood Cells Manage Gas Exchange in the Human Body
Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to tissues and help carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs, linking every breath to the body’s continuous cycle of gas exchange.
Behind the Counter: Air-Quality Risks in Dry Cleaners and Commercial Laundries
Dry cleaners and commercial laundries face indoor air-quality risks from solvents, chemical vapors, lint, contaminated textiles, heat, and combustion emissions, making ventilation and careful chemical handling essential for worker protection.
Cleaning Water Without Polluting the Air: How Wastewater Treatment Plants Protect Local Air Quality
Wastewater treatment plants protect local air quality by controlling emissions of odors, gases, aerosols, and volatile chemicals through containment, ventilation, and specialized air-treatment systems.
Tiny Particles, Big Questions: How 3D Printing Affects Indoor Air Quality
From desktop hobby printers to industrial manufacturing systems, 3D printing can release ultrafine particles and chemical vapors that make ventilation, filtration, and thoughtful workspace design essential for protecting indoor air quality.
When Buildings Become Dust: How Demolition Affects Air Quality
Building demolition can significantly affect local air quality by releasing dust, exhaust, and hazardous materials, making careful planning, containment, and site-specific controls essential for protecting workers and surrounding communities.
More Than Grease and Wrenches: Understanding Air Quality in Auto Repair Shops
Auto repair shops contain a complex mixture of airborne hazards, including vehicle exhaust, metal fumes, brake dust, paint vapors, and chemical solvents that require ventilation, filtration, and specialized safety controls.
Salt in the Winter Air: How Road Deicing Influences Local Air Quality
Road salt and other winter deicing materials can become airborne after being crushed and disturbed by traffic, contributing to roadside particulate pollution and influencing local atmospheric chemistry.
Learning in Cleaner Air: How Schools Protect Indoor Air Quality
Schools protect children’s health and learning by improving ventilation, managing carbon dioxide, filtering airborne particles, controlling moisture, and reducing exposure to indoor and outdoor pollutants.
When the Power Goes Out: How Electrical Outages Can Affect Air Quality
Power outages can quickly alter indoor and neighborhood air quality by shutting down ventilation and filtration systems while increasing reliance on generators, combustion appliances, and other emergency sources of air pollution.
Air Quality Headlines
These Trees Are Making Air Quality In Cities Worse
Nature | 20 August 2026 | A new study suggests that some tree species commonly planted in cities may unintentionally worsen urban air pollution by releasing compounds that contribute to ground-level ozone formation, particularly as temperatures continue to rise.
Congress Weighs How To Improve Federal Wildfire Smoke Forecasting
Legis1 | 20 August 2026 | A new Congressional Research Service report highlights the growing challenge of monitoring and forecasting wildfire smoke, emphasizing the need for stronger federal coordination as smoke increasingly affects communities far from active fires.
European Reference Laboratory For Air Pollution
Joint Research Centre - European Union | 19 August 2026 | The European Reference Laboratory for Air Pollution continues to support air quality monitoring across the European Union by developing standardized measurement methods, validating new technologies, and...
Improving UAV-Based Air Quality Measurements Through Machine Learning Calibration Of Downwash Effects
Nature | 19 August 2026 | Researchers have developed a machine learning-based calibration method that improves the accuracy of drone-mounted air quality sensors, potentially advancing the use of UAVs for high-resolution pollution monitoring.
Cross-Border Smoke Poses Compliance Challenge For States
Legis1 | 18 August 2026 | A new congressional report warns that worsening wildfire smoke is creating growing public health challenges and may be outpacing existing air quality regulations designed to protect vulnerable populations.
NASA Mission Studies Air Pollution Over Ethiopia
NASA | 18 August 2026 | A NASA-supported study in Ethiopia has revealed how traffic, seasonal patterns, and cultural events influence black carbon pollution in Addis Ababa, providing valuable data for future air quality improvement efforts.
Forest And Land Fires In Sumatra
Reuters Connect | 17 August 2026 | Forest and land fires in Indonesia have caused air quality in South Sumatra to deteriorate to unhealthy levels, with dense smoke and elevated fine particulate pollution affecting the city of Palembang.
Smoke Screen: Are Wildfires Hiding The Good News On Air Quality?
American Council on Science and Health | 17 August 2026 | A new study suggests that exposure to wildfire-related PM2.5 during pregnancy may pose unique risks to fetal development, adding to growing concerns about the health effects of increasingly frequent smoke events.
Air Quality Alert Active For Kittitas County Until Further Notice
Tri-City Herald | 16 August 2026 | An air quality alert has been issued for Washington's Kittitas County as wildfire smoke continues to create unhealthy conditions that may worsen respiratory and cardiovascular health problems.
Air Quality Assessment In The Context Of Landfill Mining Activities
Nature | 16 August 2026 | A new study suggests that landfill mining can release enough airborne dust to exceed air quality guidelines, underscoring the importance of effective dust-control measures to protect nearby communities and the environment.
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