by Ryan Wilmot | Jun 14, 2026 | Headlines
Nature | 14 June 2026 | Researchers found that exposure to common air pollutants was associated with an increased risk of ischemic heart disease mortality, with effects varying over time after exposure. A locally developed Air Quality Health Index outperformed the...
by Ryan Wilmot | Jun 14, 2026 | Headlines
PA Environment Digest Blog | 14 June 2026 | Pennsylvania regulators announced a series of oil and gas permitting actions, including a controversial new well permit that could expand the use of untreated produced water. The notices also include opportunities for public...
by Ryan Wilmot | Jun 13, 2026 | Headlines
6ABC | 13 June 2026 | A temporary shelter-in-place order at the Pentagon was lifted after testing confirmed no hazardous air quality threat was present. Officials launched the precautionary response after building sensors detected a potential air quality issue that...
by Ryan Wilmot | Jun 13, 2026 | Headlines
KCRA | 13 June 2026 | Health officials are warning residents about potential exposure to harmful pollutants from smoke generated by a warehouse fire in Tracy, California. Sensitive groups are advised to stay indoors as air monitoring continues and concerns remain...
by Ryan Wilmot | Jun 12, 2026 | Headlines
Science | 12 June 2026 | Researchers found that prescribed burning in California forests can significantly reduce future wildfire severity and smoke emissions, with air quality benefits outweighing initial smoke impacts within several years. The findings suggest that...
by Ryan Wilmot | Jun 12, 2026 | Headlines
The Invading Sea | 12 June 2026 | New research suggests that wildfire emissions have reversed decades of progress in reducing ground-level ozone pollution across the United States. The study links increasing wildfire activity to rising ozone levels and growing health...