by Ryan Wilmot | Mar 1, 2026 | Headlines
Phys.org | 1 March 2026 | A recent study warns that atmospheric dust is a major and growing health risk in rapidly urbanizing areas, with fine particles capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and contributing to respiratory and cardiovascular disease.
by Ryan Wilmot | Mar 1, 2026 | Headlines
Inside Climate News | 1 March 2026 | Critics say the EPA’s claim that repealing stricter power plant pollution limits will save $670 million reflects a new accounting approach that counts industry costs but excludes public health benefits, potentially skewing the...
by Ryan Wilmot | Feb 28, 2026 | Headlines
KGNS | 28 February 2026 | A pilot air monitoring study in Laredo detected varying levels of ethylene oxide prompting public health officials to begin further investigation into potential long-term exposure risks without identifying a specific source.
by Ryan Wilmot | Feb 28, 2026 | Headlines
CT.gov | 28 February 2026 | Connecticut officials criticized the EPA’s rollback of mercury and toxic emission limits for coal plants, warning it will increase public exposure to hazardous pollutants and harm vulnerable populations despite existing state-level...
by Ryan Wilmot | Feb 27, 2026 | Headlines
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District | 27 February 2026 | The U.S. Forest Service will conduct a weeklong prescribed burn beginning February 27 in the Camino Cielo Ridge area near Santa Barbara to reduce wildfire risk, with coordinated planning to...
by Ryan Wilmot | Feb 27, 2026 | Headlines
The Conversation | 27 February 2026 | A 15-year satellite analysis of 81 megacities finds that atmospheric dust exposes nearly 90% of their 800 million residents to levels exceeding health guidelines, posing significant and persistent public health risks as urban...
