Air Pollution Is The Number One Health Risk Factor In Nepal

by Air Quality News | Jun 18, 2025 | Headlines

World Bank | 18 June 2025 | Air pollution is now the leading cause of death and disability in Nepal, costing the country over 6% of its GDP annually and reducing average life expectancy by 3.4 years, according to a new World Bank report. The study calls for urgent...

Elon Musk’s AI Data Center Faces Lawsuit Over Air Pollution Complaints

by Air Quality News | Jun 18, 2025 | Headlines

Newsweek | 18 June 2025 | Elon Musk’s xAI is facing a potential Clean Air Act lawsuit from the NAACP and Southern Environmental Law Center, which claim the company illegally operates dozens of unpermitted gas turbines at its Memphis-based Colossus AI data center,...

Comprehensive Review Of Intake Fraction Methods For Assessing Traffic-Related Air Pollution Exposure: Insights, Variations, And Future Directions

by Air Quality News | Jun 18, 2025 | Headlines

Nature | 18 June 2025 | A review of 25 studies from 2002 to 2024 highlights the utility of intake fraction (iF) in evaluating exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP), revealing that urban TRAP sources result in significantly higher iF values compared to...

NAACP, Environmental Group Notify Elon Musk’s xAI Company Of Intent To Sue Over Facility Pollution

by Air Quality News | Jun 18, 2025 | Headlines

AP News | 18 June 2025 | The NAACP and Southern Environmental Law Center have issued a 60-day notice of intent to sue Elon Musk’s xAI over alleged Clean Air Act violations tied to unpermitted turbine use at a Memphis supercomputing facility near majority-Black...

Millions Across 5 States Told To Avoid Driving, Delay Errands

by Air Quality News | Jun 18, 2025 | Headlines

Newsweek | 18 June 2025 | Air quality alerts were issued Tuesday for parts of Michigan, New Mexico, Missouri, Illinois, and California due to hazardous conditions from wildfire smoke, ozone pollution, and windblown dust. Vulnerable groups were urged to stay indoors as...

Breathe Easy: Monitors Being Rolled Out To Measure City’s Air Quality

by Air Quality News | Jun 17, 2025 | Headlines

The Armidale Express | 17 June 2025 | Armidale Regional Council is installing a network of 10 solar-powered Purple Air monitors to provide real-time data on particulate pollution, particularly from winter wood heater smoke. This community-focused initiative enhances...