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New study says diesel emissions can increase risk of cancer three-fold
A landmark government health study released last week provides evidence that the diesel engine exhaust that pervades California highways could be causing cancer at a greater rate than previously known. The study says miners exposed to diesel engine exhaust are … Continue reading
Ground-level ozone causes spring smog
During the 1950s when London was enveloped in pea-souper smogs, Los Angeles was struggling with a quite different air pollution problem. The London smogs were caused by coal smoke becoming trapped in the city in cold still conditions, whereas Los … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, ground level ozone, London, Ozone O3, Smog, UK, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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“State of the Air” report finds improvements in U.S. air quality, but smog problems persist
Are you living in a state or city that has earned an “F” in air quality? The American Lung Association has released its annual “State of the Air” report that details which parts of the country have the cleanest air … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asthma, Health effects of air pollution, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, American Lung Association, Ariz., Asthma, Bakersfield-Delano, California, Cheyenne, Farmington, Fresno-Madera, Hanford-Corcoran, Health effects of air pollution, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Riverside, Merced, N.M., Ozone O3, particle pollution, Prescott, Santa Fe-Espanola, Smog, St. George, State of the Air, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Urban Exercise, USA, Utah, Wyo.
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Hawaiian paradise suffers scary form of air pollution: volcanic smog
Thinking about escaping from the smoggy city by heading to the island paradise of Hawaii? You might want to reconsider. They can get something just as bad or worse — volcanic smog (or ‘vog’). If you live in, or nearby, … Continue reading
Madrid air pollution reaches alarming levels
You don’t have to step into the street for Madrid’s roads to pose a hazard to your health: air pollution from cars in the city might just knock you over. Scientists are finding links between the gases and disease. Pollution … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe
Tagged Air Pollution, boina, Madrid, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Ozone O3, particulate pollution, Smog, Spain, Sulfur Dioxide SO2, vehicle emissions
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Two Major Air Pollutants Increase in China
In the first three months of this year, levels of two major air pollutants increased by almost 30 percent here in the Chinese capital, over the same period in 2012, according to a report on Wednesday by a Chinese news … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China
Tagged Air Pollution, airpocalypse, Beijing, China, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, PM - Particulate Matter, PM2.5, Smog
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Parts of Japan smothered in Chinese air pollution
As flights are cancelled and visibility is severely reduced by clouds of sand blown into parts of Japan, authorities warn residents of areas that are most severely affected to wear face masks and avoid going outside. A dirty, yellow-brown smog … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Japan
Tagged Japan, Kanto, Kyushu, Mongolia, PM - Particulate Matter, PM2.5, Smog, Tokyo, Tokyo Bay, vehicle emissions
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China’s nightmare scenario: By 2025, air quality could be much, much worse
China’s myriad plans to deal with pollution don’t look so promising. In a research note today, Deutsche Bank analysts gloomily conclude that, barring extreme reforms, Chinese coal consumption and increased car ownership will push pollution levels 70% higher by 2025. … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, China, PM2.5, Smog, UK, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Smog and sandstorm engulf China’s capital
Air quality in China’s capital, Beijing, has once again hit serious levels, with thick smog and a sandstorm blanketing the city. State news agency Xinhua, quoting officials, said the pollution levels were “dangerous”. Beijing’s environment agency blamed large amounts of … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China
Tagged Air Pollution, Beijing, China, Mongolia, PM2.5, sandstorm, Smog, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Beijing air quality plummets after Lantern Festival fireworks
Heavy smog blanketed most areas in Beijing and air pollution readings surged after enthusiastic residents set off fireworks to celebrate the annual Lantern Festival, Xinhua reported on Monday. Readings of PM2.5, tiny airborne particles that can enter deep into the … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China
Tagged Air Pollution, Beijing, China, PM2.5, Smog
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