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How Air Pollution Affects Migratory Birds
Air pollution poses a significant threat to migratory birds, disrupting their intricate journeys and endangering their survival. Understanding these impacts and the conservation efforts in place is crucial for safeguarding these species and the ecological balance they...
How Air Pollution Affects Migratory Birds
Air pollution poses a significant threat to migratory birds, disrupting their intricate journeys and endangering their survival. Understanding these impacts and the conservation efforts in place is crucial for safeguarding these species and the ecological balance they...
Understanding SCUBA Systems: Comparing Divers and Firefighters
When safety and survival are on the line, self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) and diving rebreathers become essential tools for firefighters and divers, respectively. Though both systems aim to provide breathable air in environments where it’s unavailable, the...
How Air Pollution Affects Migratory Birds
Air pollution poses a significant threat to migratory birds, disrupting their intricate journeys and endangering their survival. Understanding these impacts and the conservation efforts in place is crucial for safeguarding these species and the ecological balance they...
Understanding SCUBA Systems: Comparing Divers and Firefighters
When safety and survival are on the line, self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) and diving rebreathers become essential tools for firefighters and divers, respectively. Though both systems aim to provide breathable air in environments where it’s unavailable, the...
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Exploration Of A Practical Approach To Providing RH Corrections To Low Cost Sensor Networks
Nature | 18 June 2025 | This study demonstrates that relative humidity significantly inflates PM2.5 readings from low-cost sensors, with drying reducing reported concentrations by 25–40% in Brisbane. By developing a real-time RH correction factor using paired sensors...
Air Quality Monitoring – Diffusion Tube Results
London Datastore - Greater London Authority | 18 June 2025 | London boroughs monitor air pollution using passive diffusion tubes to measure monthly average nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) concentrations at selected sites, supplementing more precise reference analysers. While...
Air Pollution Is The Number One Health Risk Factor In Nepal
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Patterns Discovery Dataset For Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Pollution Trends In Japan
Nature | 17 June 2025 | Researchers have developed a comprehensive five-year dataset of hourly PM2.5 measurements from around 1,900 sensors across Japan to better identify regions with persistent air pollution exposure. By isolating PM2.5 data and validating it with...
Automotive Cabin Air Quality Sensors Market Research 2025-2030: Growth In Premium And Mid-Segment Vehicle Features Spurs Standardization Of Air Quality Monitoring
GlobeNewswire | 17 June 2025 | The global market for automotive cabin air quality sensors is projected to more than double from $1.5 billion in 2024 to $3.3 billion by 2030, driven by rising consumer demand for health-conscious, connected vehicle features. These...
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