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ACRI And Breathe Metro Manila Report: One Week After Navotas Landfill Fire, Pollution Crisis Persists
Ateneo de Manila University | A landfill fire in Metro Manila continues to drive worsening air pollution, with PM2.5 levels reaching “Very Unhealthy” levels and raising concerns about unmonitored toxic emissions and broader regional health risks.
Smarter Satellites Track Hidden Air Pollution
Newswise | Researchers developed an AI-driven method to reconstruct continuous global formaldehyde pollution maps from incomplete satellite data, significantly improving accuracy and enabling better tracking of air quality and atmospheric chemistry.
Cold Weather and Your Health: Why You Get Sick More in Winter and How to Prevent It
During the winter months, many people experience an increase in respiratory illnesses. This phenomenon is influenced by the effects of cold air on the nasal passages and the immune system. Understanding these effects can help in adopting effective strategies to...
Sources, Seasonal Trends And Urban Exposure To Airborne Particulate Matter-Bound Pollutants
Nature | A year-long study in Slovenia found traffic and combustion sources dominate airborne particulate pollution in urban areas, with higher exposures during heating seasons and among cyclists, though overall health risks remained below regulatory limits.
Climate Change in Our Bodies and Our Communities: 22 Minutes with Dr. Carlos Faerron Guzmán
Earth Day | A planetary health perspective emphasizes that human well-being is inseparable from environmental conditions, calling for prevention-focused systems that address pollution, climate change, and ecosystem health as core drivers of disease.
From 1976 to Today: Tracking Legionnaires’ Disease in the U.S.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. This pathogen thrives in freshwater environments but becomes a health hazard when it multiplies in man-made water systems. Understanding how to prevent its spread is...
‘A Unique Moment’: New Regional Air Pollution Plans Aim To Cut Health Burden Across Latin America
Health Policy Watch | A new regional roadmap led by PAHO aims to strengthen air quality monitoring, policy coordination, and public health action across Latin America to reduce pollution-related deaths and meet global health targets.
Montana Builds Out Air Quality Monitoring System Across the State
Governing Magazine | Montana is expanding a statewide network of low-cost air sensors in schools to better track wildfire smoke, providing real-time local data to protect public health and guide community decisions.
War’s Impact on Regional and Transboundary Air Quality
Armed conflicts are among the most destructive human activities, causing significant harm not only to human life but also to the environment. One of the most overlooked consequences of war is its impact on air quality, which can extend far beyond the battlefield....
From Sensors to Insights: Quantifying Daily Heat and Air Pollution Exposure in Atlanta
Emory University | This webinar will explore how wearable sensors are being used in Atlanta to measure real-world exposure to heat and air pollution, offering insights into community-based research and its public health implications.
ACRI And Breathe Metro Manila Report: One Week After Navotas Landfill Fire, Pollution Crisis Persists
Ateneo de Manila University | A landfill fire in Metro Manila continues to drive worsening air pollution, with PM2.5 levels reaching “Very Unhealthy” levels and raising concerns about unmonitored toxic emissions and broader regional health risks.
Smarter Satellites Track Hidden Air Pollution
Newswise | Researchers developed an AI-driven method to reconstruct continuous global formaldehyde pollution maps from incomplete satellite data, significantly improving accuracy and enabling better tracking of air quality and atmospheric chemistry.
Cold Weather and Your Health: Why You Get Sick More in Winter and How to Prevent It
During the winter months, many people experience an increase in respiratory illnesses. This phenomenon is influenced by the effects of cold air on the nasal passages and the immune system. Understanding these effects can help in adopting effective strategies to...
Sources, Seasonal Trends And Urban Exposure To Airborne Particulate Matter-Bound Pollutants
Nature | A year-long study in Slovenia found traffic and combustion sources dominate airborne particulate pollution in urban areas, with higher exposures during heating seasons and among cyclists, though overall health risks remained below regulatory limits.
Climate Change in Our Bodies and Our Communities: 22 Minutes with Dr. Carlos Faerron Guzmán
Earth Day | A planetary health perspective emphasizes that human well-being is inseparable from environmental conditions, calling for prevention-focused systems that address pollution, climate change, and ecosystem health as core drivers of disease.
From 1976 to Today: Tracking Legionnaires’ Disease in the U.S.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. This pathogen thrives in freshwater environments but becomes a health hazard when it multiplies in man-made water systems. Understanding how to prevent its spread is...
‘A Unique Moment’: New Regional Air Pollution Plans Aim To Cut Health Burden Across Latin America
Health Policy Watch | A new regional roadmap led by PAHO aims to strengthen air quality monitoring, policy coordination, and public health action across Latin America to reduce pollution-related deaths and meet global health targets.
Montana Builds Out Air Quality Monitoring System Across the State
Governing Magazine | Montana is expanding a statewide network of low-cost air sensors in schools to better track wildfire smoke, providing real-time local data to protect public health and guide community decisions.
War’s Impact on Regional and Transboundary Air Quality
Armed conflicts are among the most destructive human activities, causing significant harm not only to human life but also to the environment. One of the most overlooked consequences of war is its impact on air quality, which can extend far beyond the battlefield....
From Sensors to Insights: Quantifying Daily Heat and Air Pollution Exposure in Atlanta
Emory University | This webinar will explore how wearable sensors are being used in Atlanta to measure real-world exposure to heat and air pollution, offering insights into community-based research and its public health implications.
Air Quality Headlines
ACRI And Breathe Metro Manila Report: One Week After Navotas Landfill Fire, Pollution Crisis Persists
Ateneo de Manila University | 20 April 2026 | A landfill fire in Metro Manila continues to drive worsening air pollution, with PM2.5 levels reaching “Very Unhealthy” levels and raising concerns about unmonitored toxic emissions and broader regional health risks.
Smarter Satellites Track Hidden Air Pollution
Newswise | 20 April 2026 | Researchers developed an AI-driven method to reconstruct continuous global formaldehyde pollution maps from incomplete satellite data, significantly improving accuracy and enabling better tracking of air quality and atmospheric chemistry.
Sources, Seasonal Trends And Urban Exposure To Airborne Particulate Matter-Bound Pollutants
Nature | 19 April 2026 | A year-long study in Slovenia found traffic and combustion sources dominate airborne particulate pollution in urban areas, with higher exposures during heating seasons and among cyclists, though overall health risks remained below regulatory...
Climate Change in Our Bodies and Our Communities: 22 Minutes with Dr. Carlos Faerron Guzmán
Earth Day | 19 April 2026 | A planetary health perspective emphasizes that human well-being is inseparable from environmental conditions, calling for prevention-focused systems that address pollution, climate change, and ecosystem health as core drivers of disease.
‘A Unique Moment’: New Regional Air Pollution Plans Aim To Cut Health Burden Across Latin America
Health Policy Watch | 18 April 2026 | A new regional roadmap led by PAHO aims to strengthen air quality monitoring, policy coordination, and public health action across Latin America to reduce pollution-related deaths and meet global health targets.
Montana Builds Out Air Quality Monitoring System Across the State
Governing Magazine | 18 April 2026 | Montana is expanding a statewide network of low-cost air sensors in schools to better track wildfire smoke, providing real-time local data to protect public health and guide community decisions.
From Sensors to Insights: Quantifying Daily Heat and Air Pollution Exposure in Atlanta
Emory University | 17 April 2025 | This webinar will explore how wearable sensors are being used in Atlanta to measure real-world exposure to heat and air pollution, offering insights into community-based research and its public health implications.
Twenty-Five Years Of Research And Monitoring Using PUF Disk Passive Air Samplers
ACS Publications - American Chemical Society | 17 April 2025 | Polyurethane foam-based passive air samplers have become a widely used, low-cost tool for monitoring airborne pollutants globally, with evolving designs expanding their capabilities across environmental,...
Legislative Effort To Install Air Monitors At Industrial Facilities Stalls
Baton Rouge Business Report | 16 April 2026 | A Louisiana bill to require air monitoring systems at high-emission industrial sites to provide community safety alerts has stalled in committee, leaving its future uncertain.
Solar-Powered Multi-Contaminant Detection For Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring
Nature | 16 April 2026 | A review of 90 studies finds solar-powered IoT water-quality monitoring systems are advancing real-time surveillance but remain limited by fragmented sensing, minimal energy-aware design, and underuse of machine learning despite growing...
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