DNREC Shares Public Information Sources About Environmental Releases, Air Quality In Light Of Refinery Incident

by Air Quality News | Jun 2, 2025 | Headlines

Delaware News – Delaware.gov | 1 June 2025 | A sulfur dioxide release from the Delaware City Refinery, caused by equipment failure, has prompted multiple environmental reports and monitoring by DNREC. While air quality data show levels remain well below health...

Air Quality Advisory Issued For Reno-Sparks Area Through The Weekend Due To Ozone Levels

by Air Quality News | Jun 2, 2025 | Headlines

KRNV | 31 May 2025 | An air quality advisory has been issued for the Reno-Sparks area as ground-level ozone levels are expected to reach “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” through the weekend. Residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, are...

Heavy Smoke Expected To Hit The US As Dangerous Canadian Wildfires Force 17K To Evacuate

by Air Quality News | Jun 2, 2025 | Headlines

USA Today | 31 May 2025 | Wildfires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba have forced the evacuation of up to 17,000 people and burned over 1.5 million acres, with smoke expected to degrade air quality across much of the northern and eastern United States. Health officials...

With Summer Ozone Season About To Start, Here’s What You Need To Know

by Air Quality News | May 30, 2025 | Headlines

US PIRG | 30 May 2025 | Colorado’s ozone season kicks off with renewed concerns as new data maps reveal high ozone pollution in popular recreational areas like Chatfield, Evergreen, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Health experts warn that ground-level ozone...

Oil And Gas Have Boomed In New Mexico. Its Schools Are Contending With Pollution’s Effects

by Air Quality News | May 30, 2025 | Headlines

AP News | 30 May 2025 | Thousands of New Mexico students, many from Navajo and low-income communities, attend schools near oil and gas infrastructure where exposure to pollutants like benzene and hydrogen sulfide is linked to chronic health issues and reduced academic...

Association Between Exposure To Air Pollutants And Cardiovascular Mortality In Iran: A Case-Crossover Study

by Air Quality News | May 30, 2025 | Headlines

Nature | 30 May 2025 | Short-term exposure to air pollutants—especially PM2.5 and CO—was significantly associated with increased cardiovascular mortality in eight major Iranian cities, with effects more pronounced in men, adults over 40, and during winter. The study...