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Improving UAV-Based Air Quality Measurements Through Machine Learning Calibration Of Downwash Effects
Nature | Researchers have developed a machine learning-based calibration method that improves the accuracy of drone-mounted air quality sensors, potentially advancing the use of UAVs for high-resolution pollution monitoring.
Behind the Counter: Air-Quality Risks in Dry Cleaners and Commercial Laundries
Dry cleaners and commercial laundries face indoor air-quality risks from solvents, chemical vapors, lint, contaminated textiles, heat, and combustion emissions, making ventilation and careful chemical handling essential for worker protection.
Cleaning Water Without Polluting the Air: How Wastewater Treatment Plants Protect Local Air Quality
Wastewater treatment plants protect local air quality by controlling emissions of odors, gases, aerosols, and volatile chemicals through containment, ventilation, and specialized air-treatment systems.
Cross-Border Smoke Poses Compliance Challenge For States
Legis1 | A new congressional report warns that worsening wildfire smoke is creating growing public health challenges and may be outpacing existing air quality regulations designed to protect vulnerable populations.
NASA Mission Studies Air Pollution Over Ethiopia
NASA | A NASA-supported study in Ethiopia has revealed how traffic, seasonal patterns, and cultural events influence black carbon pollution in Addis Ababa, providing valuable data for future air quality improvement efforts.
Tiny Particles, Big Questions: How 3D Printing Affects Indoor Air Quality
From desktop hobby printers to industrial manufacturing systems, 3D printing can release ultrafine particles and chemical vapors that make ventilation, filtration, and thoughtful workspace design essential for protecting indoor air quality.
Forest And Land Fires In Sumatra
Reuters Connect | Forest and land fires in Indonesia have caused air quality in South Sumatra to deteriorate to unhealthy levels, with dense smoke and elevated fine particulate pollution affecting the city of Palembang.
Smoke Screen: Are Wildfires Hiding The Good News On Air Quality?
American Council on Science and Health | A new study suggests that exposure to wildfire-related PM2.5 during pregnancy may pose unique risks to fetal development, adding to growing concerns about the health effects of increasingly frequent smoke events.
When Buildings Become Dust: How Demolition Affects Air Quality
Building demolition can significantly affect local air quality by releasing dust, exhaust, and hazardous materials, making careful planning, containment, and site-specific controls essential for protecting workers and surrounding communities.
Air Quality Alert Active For Kittitas County Until Further Notice
Tri-City Herald | An air quality alert has been issued for Washington’s Kittitas County as wildfire smoke continues to create unhealthy conditions that may worsen respiratory and cardiovascular health problems.
Improving UAV-Based Air Quality Measurements Through Machine Learning Calibration Of Downwash Effects
Nature | Researchers have developed a machine learning-based calibration method that improves the accuracy of drone-mounted air quality sensors, potentially advancing the use of UAVs for high-resolution pollution monitoring.
Behind the Counter: Air-Quality Risks in Dry Cleaners and Commercial Laundries
Dry cleaners and commercial laundries face indoor air-quality risks from solvents, chemical vapors, lint, contaminated textiles, heat, and combustion emissions, making ventilation and careful chemical handling essential for worker protection.
Cleaning Water Without Polluting the Air: How Wastewater Treatment Plants Protect Local Air Quality
Wastewater treatment plants protect local air quality by controlling emissions of odors, gases, aerosols, and volatile chemicals through containment, ventilation, and specialized air-treatment systems.
Cross-Border Smoke Poses Compliance Challenge For States
Legis1 | A new congressional report warns that worsening wildfire smoke is creating growing public health challenges and may be outpacing existing air quality regulations designed to protect vulnerable populations.
NASA Mission Studies Air Pollution Over Ethiopia
NASA | A NASA-supported study in Ethiopia has revealed how traffic, seasonal patterns, and cultural events influence black carbon pollution in Addis Ababa, providing valuable data for future air quality improvement efforts.
Tiny Particles, Big Questions: How 3D Printing Affects Indoor Air Quality
From desktop hobby printers to industrial manufacturing systems, 3D printing can release ultrafine particles and chemical vapors that make ventilation, filtration, and thoughtful workspace design essential for protecting indoor air quality.
Forest And Land Fires In Sumatra
Reuters Connect | Forest and land fires in Indonesia have caused air quality in South Sumatra to deteriorate to unhealthy levels, with dense smoke and elevated fine particulate pollution affecting the city of Palembang.
Smoke Screen: Are Wildfires Hiding The Good News On Air Quality?
American Council on Science and Health | A new study suggests that exposure to wildfire-related PM2.5 during pregnancy may pose unique risks to fetal development, adding to growing concerns about the health effects of increasingly frequent smoke events.
When Buildings Become Dust: How Demolition Affects Air Quality
Building demolition can significantly affect local air quality by releasing dust, exhaust, and hazardous materials, making careful planning, containment, and site-specific controls essential for protecting workers and surrounding communities.
Air Quality Alert Active For Kittitas County Until Further Notice
Tri-City Herald | An air quality alert has been issued for Washington’s Kittitas County as wildfire smoke continues to create unhealthy conditions that may worsen respiratory and cardiovascular health problems.
Air Quality Headlines
NJBIA’s Siekerka Presents National Manufacturing Leadership Award
NJBIA | 2 August 2026 | The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has received a national manufacturing leadership award for helping secure EPA regulatory relief by addressing the impact of transported air pollution on the Phoenix-Mesa region.
Hospitals Can Save The Environment And Your Health — Or At Least Not Make Them Worse
Petrie-Flom Center | 2 August 2026 | A new analysis argues that hospitals should take a leading role in reducing their carbon emissions, emphasizing that cutting healthcare-related pollution is both achievable and essential to protecting public health.
Griffith Lake Dam Spillway Improvement Project
DNREC - Delaware.gov | 1 August 2026 | Delaware will begin a major reconstruction of Griffith Lake Dam in August to improve safety and reduce dam failure risk, with construction expected to continue through late 2027.
Sonoma County Updates Health Advisory Due To Poor Air Quality Caused By The Woodside Fire
Sonoma County | 1 August 2026 | Sonoma County has issued a health advisory as wildfire smoke pushes air quality into very unhealthy and hazardous levels, urging residents to stay indoors and take precautions to reduce smoke exposure.
The Border Can’t Block Air Pollution—But Environmental Diplomacy Can
The Philadelphia Inquirer | 31 July 2026 | The history of U.S.-Canada cooperation to reduce air pollution across the border.
Public Responses About Air Quality In The World’s Ten Most Populous Countries
Nature | 31 July 2026 | A global study finds that people exposed to higher levels of air pollution are generally more concerned and proactive about air quality, despite often having less knowledge about pollution and its health impacts.
Klobuchar Joins Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Create And Expand Grant And Loan Programs To Monitor Air Pollution From Wildfires
Senator Amy Klobuchar - Senate.gov | 30 July 2026 | A bipartisan Senate bill would expand access to portable air quality sensors, helping communities better monitor wildfire smoke and protect public health during increasingly frequent smoke events.
Statement: EPA’s Proposed Changes Would Weaken Life-Saving Air Pollution Standards For Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Environmental Defense Fund | 30 July 2026 | Environmental advocates are urging the EPA to preserve existing heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards, warning that proposed rollbacks could increase air pollution and undermine billions of dollars in projected public...
LaGuardia Terminal B Is Now Testing A Robot Dog: It Monitors Air Quality
Softonic | 29 July 2026 | LaGuardia Airport is piloting a robot dog that patrols Terminal B to monitor indoor air quality, exploring whether mobile sensors can improve environmental monitoring in busy public spaces.
Health Officials Alert Coloradans To Increase In Salmonella Cases
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | 29 July 2026 | Colorado health officials are investigating an unusual surge in Salmonella cases as they work with federal partners to identify the source of a possible foodborne outbreak.
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