Air Quality News
Experts Urge Year-Round Solutions To Tackle Air Pollution, Not Just Short-Term Fixes
NDTV | Experts warn that Delhi’s persistently poor air quality requires urgent, long-term, year-round pollution control measures rather than short-term seasonal fixes.
Airplane Air Quality: Standards, Safety, and Tips for Travelers
Air quality in airplane cabins is regulated by several organizations to ensure passenger and crew health and safety. The primary regulatory body in the United States is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which works in conjunction with the Environmental...
Long-Term Exposure To Polluted Air Weakens The Health Benefits Of Exercise
News-Medical.net | A large international study found that while regular exercise lowers the risk of death, long-term exposure to high levels of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) can significantly weaken these health benefits.
Air Pollution May Cut Into Health Benefits From Exercise, Study Finds
Euronews.com | A large international study found that while regular exercise strongly reduces the risk of death, its protective benefits drop sharply in areas with high air pollution, underscoring the need for cleaner air to maximize the health gains of physical activity.
Paint Fumes and Indoor Air Quality
When you paint your home, that fresh paint smell may seem harmless, but it’s actually a sign of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) being released into the air. VOCs are chemicals in paint that evaporate at room temperature, contributing to poor indoor air quality....
Pollution From Coal Plants Was Dropping. Then Came Trump And AI.
Politico | States are delaying coal plant retirements to meet surging AI-driven electricity demand just as the Trump administration weakens pollution rules, a combination that increases coal use and heightens climate and public-health risks.
Thousands Of Americans Advised To Avoid Outdoors In California, Oregon
Newsweek | Thousands of residents in parts of California and Oregon were urged to stay indoors Thursday as several communities faced “unhealthy” air quality levels that pose heightened risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
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...
How Delhi’s Air Quality Monitors Work: Methods, Errors & CAG Findings Explained
Vajiram & Ravi | Delhi’s air-quality monitoring system relies on 40 CAAQMS stations using CPCB-approved methods to measure key pollutants, but frequent equipment failures, calibration issues, weather distortions, incomplete data, and gaps flagged by CAG audits significantly undermine the accuracy and reliability of the city’s AQI readings.
Air Quality Sensor Market Size To Grow USD 9.92 Billion By 2033
GlobeNewswire | The air quality sensor market is projected to nearly double to about USD 9.92 billion by 2033, driven by stricter environmental regulations, rising health awareness about pollution, and expanding adoption of IoT-enabled monitoring systems across homes, businesses, and smart cities.
Experts Urge Year-Round Solutions To Tackle Air Pollution, Not Just Short-Term Fixes
NDTV | Experts warn that Delhi’s persistently poor air quality requires urgent, long-term, year-round pollution control measures rather than short-term seasonal fixes.
Airplane Air Quality: Standards, Safety, and Tips for Travelers
Air quality in airplane cabins is regulated by several organizations to ensure passenger and crew health and safety. The primary regulatory body in the United States is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which works in conjunction with the Environmental...
Long-Term Exposure To Polluted Air Weakens The Health Benefits Of Exercise
News-Medical.net | A large international study found that while regular exercise lowers the risk of death, long-term exposure to high levels of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) can significantly weaken these health benefits.
Air Pollution May Cut Into Health Benefits From Exercise, Study Finds
Euronews.com | A large international study found that while regular exercise strongly reduces the risk of death, its protective benefits drop sharply in areas with high air pollution, underscoring the need for cleaner air to maximize the health gains of physical activity.
Paint Fumes and Indoor Air Quality
When you paint your home, that fresh paint smell may seem harmless, but it’s actually a sign of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) being released into the air. VOCs are chemicals in paint that evaporate at room temperature, contributing to poor indoor air quality....
Pollution From Coal Plants Was Dropping. Then Came Trump And AI.
Politico | States are delaying coal plant retirements to meet surging AI-driven electricity demand just as the Trump administration weakens pollution rules, a combination that increases coal use and heightens climate and public-health risks.
Thousands Of Americans Advised To Avoid Outdoors In California, Oregon
Newsweek | Thousands of residents in parts of California and Oregon were urged to stay indoors Thursday as several communities faced “unhealthy” air quality levels that pose heightened risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
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...
How Delhi’s Air Quality Monitors Work: Methods, Errors & CAG Findings Explained
Vajiram & Ravi | Delhi’s air-quality monitoring system relies on 40 CAAQMS stations using CPCB-approved methods to measure key pollutants, but frequent equipment failures, calibration issues, weather distortions, incomplete data, and gaps flagged by CAG audits significantly undermine the accuracy and reliability of the city’s AQI readings.
Air Quality Sensor Market Size To Grow USD 9.92 Billion By 2033
GlobeNewswire | The air quality sensor market is projected to nearly double to about USD 9.92 billion by 2033, driven by stricter environmental regulations, rising health awareness about pollution, and expanding adoption of IoT-enabled monitoring systems across homes, businesses, and smart cities.
Air Quality Headlines
Pollution From Coal Plants Was Dropping. Then Came Trump And AI.
Politico | 28 November 2025 | States are delaying coal plant retirements to meet surging AI-driven electricity demand just as the Trump administration weakens pollution rules, a combination that increases coal use and heightens climate and public-health risks.
Thousands Of Americans Advised To Avoid Outdoors In California, Oregon
Newsweek | 28 November 2025 | Thousands of residents in parts of California and Oregon were urged to stay indoors Thursday as several communities faced “unhealthy” air quality levels that pose heightened risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
How Delhi’s Air Quality Monitors Work: Methods, Errors & CAG Findings Explained
Vajiram & Ravi | 27 November 2025 | Delhi’s air-quality monitoring system relies on 40 CAAQMS stations using CPCB-approved methods to measure key pollutants, but frequent equipment failures, calibration issues, weather distortions, incomplete data, and gaps...
Air Quality Sensor Market Size To Grow USD 9.92 Billion By 2033
GlobeNewswire | 27 November 2025 | The air quality sensor market is projected to nearly double to about USD 9.92 billion by 2033, driven by stricter environmental regulations, rising health awareness about pollution, and expanding adoption of IoT-enabled monitoring...
Ethiopian Volcano Eruption Sends Ash To Delhi, Hitting Flight Operations
BBC | 26 November 2025 | A volcanic ash plume from Ethiopia’s newly erupting Hayli Gubbi volcano has swept across the Red Sea to India, disrupting flights and prompting aviation warnings, though experts say it is unlikely to worsen Delhi’s already very poor air...
Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0 Of Côte D’Ivoire
Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) | 26 November 2025 | Côte d’Ivoire’s NDC 3.0 aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions 33% below BAU by 2035 (up to 74% with support) across all sectors and gases, including major SLCPs, through measures such as a 50–70% reduction in...
Assessment Of Traffic Related Air Pollution Effects On Indoor Air Quality In Educational Buildings
Nature | 25 November 2025 | A 30-day assessment of a Riyadh school found that indoor air quality is strongly influenced by traffic-related pollution and inadequate ventilation, with particulate matter and elevated indoor NO₂ levels indicating the need for better...
MassDEP Launches Two New Air Monitoring Stations
Mass.gov | 25 November 2025 | MassDEP has installed new air monitoring stations in Framingham and Saugus as part of a broader effort to improve statewide air quality, strengthen pollution standards, expand air-sensor grants, and enhance public forecasting tools.
Gusty Winds, Lingering Showers Expected Before Southern California Dries Out
KTLA | 24 November 2025 | Southern California will see lingering showers, mountain snow and strong winds Saturday before conditions clear and warm later in the day heading into Thanksgiving week.
Air Pollution And Cognitive Function: The Potential Protective Effect Of Physical Activity
Nature | 24 November 2025 | A large CHARLS study found that multiple air pollutants were linked to reduced cognitive function in adults over 45, but higher levels of physical activity significantly weakened these harmful effects, highlighting the need for policies...
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