USGBC | A new white paper by GBCI India and Hollingsworth & Vose highlights how advanced filter media can maintain high indoor air quality in polluted regions without significantly increasing HVAC energy use. The research emphasizes the importance of balancing filtration efficiency and pressure drop to ensure both occupant health and sustainable building performance.

GlobeNewswire | Camfil USA has announced “Air Quality Week,” a five-day educational campaign running May 5–9 to raise awareness about the health and environmental impacts of air pollution. With daily themes ranging from wildfire smoke to indoor pollutants and ecosystem effects, the initiative offers science-based resources for schools, healthcare, industry, and the public through freely accessible content.

Cureus | Improving indoor air quality in schools through enhanced ventilation and monitoring can significantly reduce asthma-related absences and improve cognitive performance among students. Research highlights the effectiveness of strategies like HEPA filtration and outdoor air exchange, urging policymakers to adopt scalable, evidence-based interventions for healthier learning environments.

BridgeDetroit | Residents in Southwest Detroit reported hazardous odors near Marathon Petroleum, with air monitors detecting elevated sulfur levels despite no confirmed violations or releases from the refinery. The incident underscores the region’s persistent air quality issues tied to multiple industrial sources, prompting renewed calls for vigilance and public reporting.

Forbes | The American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report finds that nearly half of Americans are now exposed to harmful air pollution, driven by increasing ozone levels and fine particulate matter linked to climate change. Despite decades of progress under the Clean Air Act, rising wildfire activity, extreme heat, and recent policy rollbacks are threatening hard-won public health gains.

IQAir | Severe flooding is impacting central and southern Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and multiple counties, following record-breaking rainfall and slow-moving storms. Mandatory evacuations, emergency declarations, and widespread road closures have been issued as rivers continue to rise and more storms threaten the region.

Newsweek | The American Lung Association’s 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in air pollution across U.S. cities traditionally known for clean air, with nearly half the population now living in counties receiving failing grades for ozone or particle pollution. Experts attribute the worsening conditions to extreme heat and wildfire smoke, which have driven record levels of unhealthy air days in regions like the Midwest and Northwest.

Planet Detroit | The Trump administration canceled an NSF grant supporting research on community experiences of air pollution in Detroit’s 48217 ZIP code, citing new funding priorities that exclude DEI-related work. The decision cut off hundreds of projects nationwide and raised concerns about the future of health equity research in heavily polluted communities.

Colorado Newsline | Colorado’s proposed Landfill Methane Rule aims to cut harmful landfill air pollution—including methane, benzene, and hydrogen sulfide—by requiring advanced gas collection, biocovers, and enclosed flaring. The rule sets some of the strongest air quality standards in the country, addressing both climate and public health risks tied to landfill emissions.

Psychiatry Advisor | A study of older adults in England found that long-term exposure to high levels of NO₂ and PM2.5 was linked to poorer cognitive performance, especially in language, memory, and executive function. The strongest effects were associated with PM2.5 from industrial and residential fuel combustion, highlighting air pollution’s impact on brain health.

USGBC | A new white paper by GBCI India and Hollingsworth & Vose highlights how advanced filter media can maintain high indoor air quality in polluted regions without significantly increasing HVAC energy use. The research emphasizes the importance of balancing filtration efficiency and pressure drop to ensure both occupant health and sustainable building performance.

GlobeNewswire | Camfil USA has announced “Air Quality Week,” a five-day educational campaign running May 5–9 to raise awareness about the health and environmental impacts of air pollution. With daily themes ranging from wildfire smoke to indoor pollutants and ecosystem effects, the initiative offers science-based resources for schools, healthcare, industry, and the public through freely accessible content.

Cureus | Improving indoor air quality in schools through enhanced ventilation and monitoring can significantly reduce asthma-related absences and improve cognitive performance among students. Research highlights the effectiveness of strategies like HEPA filtration and outdoor air exchange, urging policymakers to adopt scalable, evidence-based interventions for healthier learning environments.

BridgeDetroit | Residents in Southwest Detroit reported hazardous odors near Marathon Petroleum, with air monitors detecting elevated sulfur levels despite no confirmed violations or releases from the refinery. The incident underscores the region’s persistent air quality issues tied to multiple industrial sources, prompting renewed calls for vigilance and public reporting.

Forbes | The American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report finds that nearly half of Americans are now exposed to harmful air pollution, driven by increasing ozone levels and fine particulate matter linked to climate change. Despite decades of progress under the Clean Air Act, rising wildfire activity, extreme heat, and recent policy rollbacks are threatening hard-won public health gains.

IQAir | Severe flooding is impacting central and southern Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and multiple counties, following record-breaking rainfall and slow-moving storms. Mandatory evacuations, emergency declarations, and widespread road closures have been issued as rivers continue to rise and more storms threaten the region.

Newsweek | The American Lung Association’s 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in air pollution across U.S. cities traditionally known for clean air, with nearly half the population now living in counties receiving failing grades for ozone or particle pollution. Experts attribute the worsening conditions to extreme heat and wildfire smoke, which have driven record levels of unhealthy air days in regions like the Midwest and Northwest.

Planet Detroit | The Trump administration canceled an NSF grant supporting research on community experiences of air pollution in Detroit’s 48217 ZIP code, citing new funding priorities that exclude DEI-related work. The decision cut off hundreds of projects nationwide and raised concerns about the future of health equity research in heavily polluted communities.

Colorado Newsline | Colorado’s proposed Landfill Methane Rule aims to cut harmful landfill air pollution—including methane, benzene, and hydrogen sulfide—by requiring advanced gas collection, biocovers, and enclosed flaring. The rule sets some of the strongest air quality standards in the country, addressing both climate and public health risks tied to landfill emissions.

Psychiatry Advisor | A study of older adults in England found that long-term exposure to high levels of NO₂ and PM2.5 was linked to poorer cognitive performance, especially in language, memory, and executive function. The strongest effects were associated with PM2.5 from industrial and residential fuel combustion, highlighting air pollution’s impact on brain health.