Air Quality Articles
No Open Windows in Orbit: How the International Space Station Maintains Air Quality
The International Space Station maintains breathable air by continuously removing carbon dioxide, controlling humidity, filtering particles and trace chemicals, generating oxygen, and monitoring its sealed cabin atmosphere.
Before the Smokestack: Air Pollution Before the Industrial Revolution
Long before factories and automobiles, people faced air pollution from dust storms, volcanic gases, wood and coal smoke, metalworking, and the waste and combustion of crowded preindustrial cities.
Where Ocean Meets Atmosphere: How Coastal Environments Shape Air Quality
Coastal air quality is shaped by sea salt, marine biology, changing winds, humidity, shipping emissions, and the constant exchange of particles and gases between ocean and atmosphere.
Pollution Beyond the Lungs: How Air Quality May Affect Gum Health
Emerging research suggests that air pollution may contribute to gum inflammation and periodontal tissue damage by exposing oral tissues to fine particles and increasing oxidative and inflammatory stress.
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.
Air Quality Headlines
Wildfire And Air Quality Law
Legal Planet | 24 August 2026 | A proposed reform to the Clean Air Act would give states greater flexibility to use prescribed burns while requiring stronger commitments to wildfire prevention, land management, and long-term reductions in smoke-related air pollution.
Seven Areas Record Unhealthy Air Quality As Haze Persists
BusinessToday Malaysia | 24 August 2026 | Unhealthy air quality has been recorded across several regions of Malaysia, with parts of Sarawak experiencing the highest pollution levels as environmental officials continue nationwide monitoring.
Is A (Satellite) Image Worth A Thousand Data Points? Comparing Machine Learning Approaches To Predict Environmental And Social Inequalities In England
Research journals - PLOS | 23 August 2026 | Satellite imagery combined with AI models shows promise as a low-cost method for mapping urban air pollution at fine spatial scales, potentially supplementing traditional environmental monitoring where detailed data are...
University Update On The Hawk Fire
University of Nevada, Reno | 23 August 2026 | The University of Nevada, Reno will maintain normal campus operations despite smoke from the Hawk Fire, while officials continue monitoring air quality and wildfire conditions for potential changes.
PDEQ Issues Ozone Air Pollution Action Day
Arizona Emergency Information Network | 22 August 2026 | Tucson officials have issued an Ozone Action Day as ground-level ozone approaches unhealthy levels, prompting sensitive individuals to limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours.
Why North Texas Indoor Air Quality Can Be 10x Worse Than Outdoors
Community Impact | 22 August 2026 | Late-summer heat and seasonal allergens can worsen indoor air quality as residential air conditioning systems continuously recirculate pollutants that become trapped inside homes.
Thousands Of Years Of Indoor Air Pollution
Slow Boring | 21 August 2026 | For much of human history, homes were heated with open indoor fires that produced heavy smoke and dangerous air pollution, highlighting how relatively recent inventions such as chimneys transformed indoor air quality.
Air Pollution Induces Changes In The Oral Mucosa And May Worsen Periodontal Disease
Medical Xpress | 21 August 2026 | A new study suggests that exposure to fine particulate matter may damage oral tissues, increasing gum inflammation and accelerating the bone loss associated with periodontal disease.
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.
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