Changing Perceptions: Local Air Quality Heroes Are Helping To Improve Air Quality In The City

by Air Quality News | May 22, 2025 | Headlines

Portsmouth City Council | 22 May 2025 | Portsmouth’s new “Air Quality Heroes” campaign highlights the benefits of sustainable travel by sharing real-life stories of residents using public transport, cycling, and walking. Through short films, the initiative aims to...

The Arizona Department Of Environmental Quality Has Issued An Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) For Wednesday

by Air Quality News | May 22, 2025 | Headlines

Arizona Emergency Information Network | 22 May 2025 | The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued a High Pollution Advisory for ozone on May 21, 2025, warning that levels may exceed federal health standards and urging residents to limit outdoor activity...

Air Quality, Respiratory Health And Performance In Athletes : A Summary Of The IOC Consensus Subgroup Narrative Review On ‘Acute Respiratory Illness In Athletes’

by Air Quality News | May 22, 2025 | Headlines

Olympic World Library | 22 May 2025 | This narrative review, prepared for the IOC, compiles current evidence on how air pollution affects athlete health and performance, especially during major sporting events held in areas with poor air quality. It underscores...

Cost Of Escaping Air Pollution: A Way To Prevent Excessive Expansion Of Industrial Areas

by Air Quality News | May 22, 2025 | Headlines

IDEAS/RePEc | 22 May 2025 | Air pollution from Kaohsiung Linhai Industrial Park significantly depresses nearby housing prices, with sulfur dioxide (SO₂) having the most pronounced effect due to its visible haze. The study highlights the social costs of industrial...

A New AI-Based Weather Tool Surpasses Current Forecasts

by Air Quality News | May 22, 2025 | Headlines

Science News | 22 May 2025 | The AI model Aurora can generate highly accurate weather forecasts—including cyclone tracks and air pollution—in seconds, outperforming traditional systems and offering new capabilities to regions lacking supercomputing resources. Trained...

Personal Exposure To Air Pollutants And Immune System Biomarkers In Pregnant Women

by Air Quality News | May 22, 2025 | Headlines

Nature | 22 May 2025 | In a study of 270 pregnant women from the French SEPAGES cohort, increased NO₂ exposure was linked to altered immune responses, including higher IL-10 and lower PHA-activated TNF levels. PM2.5 oxidative potential, rather than mass concentration,...