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Preventing Hazardous Spills: Addressing Transportation Risks to Air Quality
Recent years have seen an alarming number of train derailments and cargo truck overturns, many of which release hazardous substances into the air, posing serious risks to public health and the environment. Incidents like the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio,...
Mesothelioma, Asbestos, and the Fight for Clean Air in the Workplace
Mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive form of cancer, has long been associated with occupational hazards, particularly exposure to asbestos. This devastating disease primarily affects the lining of the lungs (pleura) but can also impact the lining of the abdomen...
Innovations in Air Quality Monitoring: The Role of Drone Technology
As the world grapples with the pressing need to address climate change and pollution, drone technology has emerged as a game-changer in air quality monitoring. These agile, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer unprecedented access to remote, hazardous, and otherwise...
Addressing the Impacts of South Asia’s Traditional Kilns
Traditional brickmaking is a cornerstone of construction across South Asia, particularly in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Despite its economic significance, this industry poses substantial environmental challenges, notably contributing to severe air...
From Crisis to Change: How the 1966 NYC Smog Event Shaped Air Quality Policies
In late November 1966, New York City experienced a severe smog event that was brought on by a unique combination of weather patterns. This incident, occurring over Thanksgiving weekend, had significant health impacts on New Yorkers and spurred several policy changes...
Mold Growth Surges in the Fall, Here’s What You Can Do About it
As autumn arrives, homeowners often face the challenge of increased mold growth. The combination of falling temperatures, indoor heating, and seasonal rain creates the perfect environment for mold growth. Mold thrives in moist, warm conditions and needs organic...
The Global Toll of Trash Burning and How Pyrolysis Offers a Cleaner Future
Burning trash remains a major source of air pollution in many developing countries, releasing harmful emissions like dioxins, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds. This widespread practice threatens local and global air quality, but cleaner technologies such as pyrolysis offer sustainable waste-to-energy solutions. As global waste generation rises, curbing open waste burning is essential for improving public health and advancing sustainable waste management.
Diatoms: Unseen Travelers Shaping Ecosystems and Air Quality
Airborne diatoms, long thought to be water-bound, are now recognized as key players in ecosystem dynamics and air quality through their surprising journey across the atmosphere.
History, Spread, and Prevention of Influenza in the U.S.
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. These viruses infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs, leading to symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Understanding the causes, prevalence, transmission,...
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Global Collaboration To Limit Air Pollution Flowing Across Borders Could Save Millions Of Lives
University of Colorado Boulder | 13 February 2026 | A new study finds that coordinated global climate action could save up to 1.32 million lives annually by 2040 by reducing cross-border PM2.5 pollution, with developing nations most dependent on emissions cuts by...
Northern Virginia Data Center Air Pollution Rivals Power Plant Emissions, VCU Research Finds
VCU News - Virginia Commonwealth University | 13 February 2026 | A Virginia Commonwealth University study finds that diesel backup generators at Northern Virginia data centers are a growing source of air pollution and could dramatically worsen regional and...
Citing National Security, Trump Has Abandoned Fenceline Monitoring At Coke Ovens
Inside Climate News | 12 February 2026 | Environmental groups have sued after the Trump administration ended a federal fenceline monitoring program that documented excessive carcinogenic emissions, including benzene, at coke oven facilities, arguing the rollback...
Drones With Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors Can Improve Air Quality Monitoring
EurekAlert! | 12 February 2026 | A new study using a custom-built drone with low-cost sensors found unexpectedly high PM2.5 concentrations up to 100 metres above Delhi, revealing that current models may underestimate urban haze levels and offering a scalable tool to...
Trump EPA Reportedly Seeks To Revoke Landmark Air Pollution Rule
TechCrunch | 11 February 2026 | The Trump administration’s EPA is reportedly preparing to repeal the 2009 “endangerment finding” that underpins federal greenhouse gas regulations, a move likely to trigger lawsuits, reshape U.S. climate policy, and create regulatory...
Thousands Across Three States Told To Stay Inside
Newsweek | 11 February 2026 | Air quality alerts were issued for parts of Alaska, Pennsylvania, and Alabama on February 10 after PM2.5 levels reached “unhealthy” categories, prompting officials to advise residents to limit outdoor activity and reduce exposure to...
Water-Damaged Homes, Heavy Air Pollution Increase Asthma Risk In Kids
U.S. News & World Report | 10 February 2026 | A new study finds that living in neighborhoods with high levels of particle air pollution raises health risk by 48%, with combined exposure to damp housing and polluted air further compounding the danger.
Americans Across Four US States Told To Stay Indoors Due To Lung-Damaging Toxins Filling The Air
Daily Mail | 10 February 2026 | Air quality alerts were issued across parts of Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma after wildfire smoke and high-pressure stagnant air drove PM2.5 levels into “unhealthy” ranges, prompting officials to urge residents to stay...
GEMS Satellite Data Fusion For Hourly Air Quality Prediction In Taiwan
ScienceDirect.com | 9 February 2026 | By integrating GEMS satellite data with ground monitoring, meteorological, and geographic information, researchers developed a multi-output CatBoost model that accurately predicts hourly concentrations of six major air pollutants...
Cardiovascular Deaths From Air Pollution Declining In The U.S., But Racial Disparities Persist
Yale School of Public Health - Yale University | 9 February 2026 | A Yale-led study finds that while U.S. PM2.5-related cardiovascular deaths fell nearly 45% from 2001 to 2020, remaining mortality is increasingly driven by specific pollution components like black...
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