Campaign group Mums for Lungs are calling for a phase out of polluting diesel cars, SUVs and domestic wood burning to clean up Lewisham's air.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
New legislation delivers critical federal resources to protect students, educators, and families from harmful indoor air pollution.| The Independence
By Shannon Kelleher Air pollution from oil and gas activities is responsible for an estimated 91,000 deaths and over 10,000 premature births in the US each year, according to a new study that examined the impacts of the industry through its lifecycle from extraction to refining to burning fuel in power plants. The post Oil and gas industry linked to thousands of yearly US deaths and preterm births, study finds appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
By Brian Bienkowski Steel and coke plants in the US are regularly releasing illegal amounts of air pollutants and the Trump administration’s delay on stricter rules at these plants leaves fenceline communities struggling for long-sought federal help, according to a new report. The post EPA delay threatens fenceline communities near steel and coke plants, report warns appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
The eighth AQLI report released on Thursday, establishes a global warming link to air pollution – surprisingly in the United States and Canada. However, the global air pollution hotspot remains in South Asia. NEW DELHI – The latest data is out on how much air pollution is estimated to shorten lives, and New Delhi tops […]| Health Policy Watch
In Texas and across the nation, scores of coal-fired plants and petrochemical facilities are allowed to bypass toxic emission rules. The post Trump Administration Gives Coal Plants and Chemical Facilities a Pass appeared first on .|
A federal judge rules that DTE Energy is considered an operator of EES Coke Battery on Zug Island under the Clean Air Act.| Planet Detroit
The state must plan today for the import capacity that can smooth the transition. When two major California refineries recently announced they would be closing – Phillips 66’s Wilmington facility … Continue Reading California’s Refinery Closure Drama| Energy Institute Blog
Advocates, scientists, doctors, members of Congress, kids, parents, and other individuals spoke out in a series of hearings last week to let the Environmental Protection Agency know how they feel about a potential sea change in climate and environmental policy: the proposed repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding.| Eos
“Where should I place my air purifier?” is a common question people have when getting an air purifier. Does an air purifier’s position affect its performance? Is it best to put an air purifier next to a wall? Is it better to put it close to me? This post provides a data-backed answer on how to best place your air purifier in your living room, classroom, or office space.| Smart Air
The Lancet Planetary Health has published a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining the association between air pollution and incident dementia. This review was intended to summarize all previous reviews, identify specific gaps in data, and incorporate new primary research. It included data from 32 studies and a pooled population of over 26 million people, evaluating the effect of long-term exposure (defined as one or more years) to single outdoor air pollutants on a subseque...| Biotics Research Blog
Plastic pollution is out of control and environmental groups have been pushing to secure a global agreement to tackle it. Fossil fuel lobbyists again blocked a full treaty that would cut plastic production. But the fight for a strong treaty and just transition to a reuse-based future goes on.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The facility has been burning household waste since 1993, and much of that waste is plastics. But concerns about the chemicals in plastics, and the dangers of air pollution, have grown. Wales offers a vision of a different way to manage waste, with some councils recycling over 70% of waste.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Imperial College London air quality experts warned of high ozone levels for Tuesday 12th August, due to the effect of strong sunshine and high temperatures on London's background pollution from road traffic.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The loss of the Research Triangle-based EPA Office of Research and Development would cost hundreds of jobs, hit local economic activity.| North Carolina Health News
Ambient air quality data recorded by Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) is downloaded from the ‘Central Control Room for Air Quality Management – All India‘ dashboard operated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).| Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)
In 2015, I was back in India’s capital city, Delhi after two years of fieldwork in villages in rural parts of the country. On my return, the city had changed. There was something different in the atmosphere, which was leading to far-reaching, unexpected effects. For instance, during my morning commutes as I turned on the radio to one of Delhi’s most popular radio stations the radio jockey blared every hour or so, ‘Hawa-laat’! The Hindi word Hawalaat translates as a prison. If the word...| Platypus
Michigan extends air quality advisory through Tuesday due to Canadian wildfire smoke.| Planet Detroit
HouseFresh started as a personal blog by Danny Ashton, who was dealing with severe dust allergies and looking for affordable, effective air purifiers. What began as a side project quickly grew into a trusted source for honest reviews and helpful advice—cutting through an industry often full of marketing hype and misleading claims. In this interview, Danny shares how the site came to be, what he’s learned about air quality, how recent changes to Google’s algorithm have impacted HouseFres...| Smart Air
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"Physiology includes the study of the body's responses to external challenges such as heat, cold, flooding, fire, pollution, starvation and dehydration,| Health Policy Watch
A Partner Grant from the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS) will support a research project focused on possible connections between air pollution and outcomes […] The post Grant funds research into air pollution’s effects on sarcoidosis appeared first on Sarcoidosis News.| Sarcoidosis News – The Web's Daily Resource for Sarcoidosis News
"We don’t have to choose between reliability and affordability on one side, and public health protections on the other. Offshore wind delivers all three, and the time to act is now."| City Limits
The Trucks Off Our Streets coalition urged the Detroit City Council on Tuesday to enforce existing truck regulation laws while waiting for a route ordinance to pass.| WDET 101.9 FM
HouseFresh, in collaboration with Safe Air Schools, tested 13 of the most popular air purifiers on the market. The Smart Air Blast Mini stood out for its powerful performance, quiet operation, and low running costs, earning it a top recommendation for classrooms across the UK.| Smart Air
In 2024, sand and dust storms affected 330 million people across 150 countries taking a toll on health and economies, according to a new report by the World| Health Policy Watch
By Brian Bienkowski Detroit suffers from some of the worst air quality in the nation. But last year the startup JustAir partnered with Wayne County to put up 100 air monitors, shining a light on the worst sources of pollution and empowering residents and local officials.| The New Lede
A new study finds that some forms of air pollution in the atmosphere have helped shade the Earth’s surface from the sun’s energy.| State of the Planet
Air pollution is increasingly recognized as having negative effects on brain health. Here we take a look at what those are.| Neurofrontiers
Research shows that heatwaves are the most dangerous type of extreme weather and London is the UK city most at risk. People living in deprived areas face the greatest risks to their health. We asked Lewisham council how it is responding to the threat.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
AI tools like ChatGPT have changed our personal and professional worlds, with around 52% of American adults regularly using a large language model (LLM). Now, a new study details the immense environmental costs of our prompts, and it might make you think twice about what chatbot you use and how you…| New Atlas
Air pollution affects nearly every organ in our body, but did you know air pollution affects your mood too? Research shows direct correlations between air pollution and a bad mood. PM2.5 Air Pollution Worsens Mood Researchers at MIT studied how air pollution affects mood across 144 cities in China. Now, there’s ... Read more| Smart Air
In the American West, wildfires are getting worse. Bigger, more frequent, and harder to predict. And with that comes a rising concern, not just about flames, but about the smoke.| Smart Air
CleanAIRE NC’s new AirKeeper Dashboard offers neighborhood-level air pollution data amid regulatory rollbacks.| North Carolina Health News
New evidence shows that mandating filters in wood-burning heaters could cut harmful particle emissions by 70%, reducing the health burden.| Cool Products
The goal is to create "a safer, more accessible borough where everyone can easily walk or cycle to their destination." New Cross writer, cyclist and road safety campaigner Tomilyn Rupert shares the toplines.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Lewisham mayor Brenda Dacres joined the call for government funding to deliver the project. But today's announcement excluded London from UK transport infrastructure spending. Lewisham will be getting a new Bakerloop bus route, "mirroring" the underground line.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Deptford resident Tomilyn Rupert argues that gentrification is caused by restricting housing supply, not pedestrianisation, and local people deserve safer streets and cleaner air. If you really want to fight gentrification, then she suggests start by looking at land tax.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Plans to reroute the South Circular were first mooted in 1987. After the latest consultation in 2023, Mark Morris finds more delay and uncertainty.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
It would be no surprise to me if it came as no surprise to you that running a leaf blower for thirty minutes produces far less pollution than driving a Ford Raptor from Texas to Alaska. Or that an hour’s use of a leaf blower emits nowhere near as much carbon as driving a Toyota… Read More »Fact check: Comparing Leaf Blower Carbon Emissions with Pollution from Cars The post Fact check: Comparing Leaf Blower Carbon Emissions with Pollution from Cars appeared first on Driverless Crocodile.| Driverless Crocodile
After one year of the zone, which is the second largest in England, GP visits for respiratory illnesses were down by a quarter| the Guardian
Stricter air pollution controls in Southeast Asia could prevent up to 36,000 ozone-related premature deaths annually by 2050.| Asian Scientist Magazine
A new framework for planetary health reveals that our Industrial Age mindset—not human needs—is the real driver of environmental collapse.| Vox Populi
There has been little dispute that HEPA filters are extremely effective at removing virus and COVID-19 sized particles from the air. However, what has been less known is whether or not HEPA filters can actually reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in the real world. Now, thanks to a new CDC ... Read more| Smart Air
When Delhi’s air pollution spikes, netizens in the nation’s capital often bring up the solution of planting trees. For instance, this user on the question-answer site Quora asks “how many trees does Delhi need to combat its air pollution problem?” However, environmental research suggests that planting trees are an incredibly ... Read more| Smart Air
This beautiful city in the picture is Eugene, Oregon. Known for its Willamette Valley and the founding of athletic shoe giant Nike, it also had America’s worst air quality in 2022, according to the latest data from the Environmental Protection Agency. | Smart Air
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Smart Air is dedicated to providing free educational content on the dangers of air pollution and helping people breathe safely. We analyzed data published by the World Air Quality Index project and put together the 2024 updated ranking of the “25 Cities with the Worst Air Pollution in the World”.| Smart Air
Surrey’s first School Street launches at Farnham Heath End School this week, to reduce air pollution and improve road safety around the school gates during the busiest times of the day. Nearby Bull…| Surrey News
A Step-by-Step Guide on how Pimpri Chinchwad is going about its journey of implementing Low Emission Zones.| ITDP India
Residents in a vulnerable Memphis neighborhood have reported health issues as Elon Musk's xAI operates numerous gas turbines without emission controls for its AI data center.| WinBuzzer
The First10em research roundup is a collection of interesting or important medical research, critically appraised.| First10EM
Denying reality is a real problem for climate policy. Public discourse about climate change in this country, and even around the world, has tended to emphasize the polar (no pun intended) extremes:…| Energy Institute Blog
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, with approximately 8.3% of Americans diagnosed with the disease. While various factors can trigger asthma symptoms, indoor air quality plays a significant role in managing the condition. Events like the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires have underscored the importance of maintaining clean indoor air, […] The post How Indoor Air Quality Can Exacerbate Asthma appeared first on YourIAQ.| YourIAQ
Air pollution isn’t just a concern for major cities or industrial zones—it can affect your health no matter where you live. Recent events like the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires have shown how quickly air quality can deteriorate, even far from the source of pollution. Whether it’s wildfire smoke, vehicle emissions, or industrial pollutants, understanding the […] The post What to Do if You Live in an Area With Bad Air Pollution appeared first on YourIAQ.| YourIAQ
A new report from the American Lung Association notes a drastic decline in air quality and raises health alarms. Climate change and Trump administration actions, experts warn, will worsen the trend.| Inside Climate News
This Earth Month, Yale University Press authors reflect on the biggest threat to climate change mitigation while proposing new ways forward. Experts in ecology, weather patterns, climate technology, and even... READ MORE| Yale University Press
A New York Statement on Fossil Fuels in Our Buildings October 13, 2022 As New York State public health, environmental health, patient advocacy, healthcare, nursing, and physician organizations, we declare burning fossil fuels in our buildings a significant climate and health risk. We call for immediate action to protect the health of New Yorkers and [...]Read More... from Burning Fossil Fuel in Our Buildings Harms the Health of New Yorkers| Concerned Health Professionals of NY
Like labels on cigarettes, opponents say fossil fuel warnings could change attitudes. Others call it gasoline “shaming.”| capitalandmain.com
With vehicular emissions driving India’s air pollution crisis, low emission zones (LEZs) offer a viable solution to improving air quality, reducing congestion, and creating healthier, liveable cities.| ITDP India
March 13, 2025 (Augusta, ME) — Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a massive, broadside attack on rules that protect public health, the climate, and our environment from air pollution, water| Natural Resources Council of Maine
Over the last decade, people living in the U.S. have become more aware that the climate crisis is harming their health, a new survey finds.| EcoWatch
Chemistry Professor Jason Surratt's study revealed how two key components of biomass smoke pose serious health risks for human lungs.| College of Arts and Sciences
Every year, October brings with it a cloud of smog which engulfs the national capital territory (NCT) and its neighbouring states. Cases of asthma, breathing difficulty and cardiovascular diseases in Delhi NCR, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh (UP) increase around this time as the AQI crosses the 400 mark. The practice of stubble, or parali […] The post Tackling the Stubble Burning Problem in North India: A Three-pronged Approach appeared first on Spontaneous Order.| Spontaneous Order
Boost Oxygen provides articles and resources for those who might be impacted by the yearly wildfires and the health issues from the poor air quality.| Boost Oxygen
Washington voters on Tuesday were rejecting a ballot measure to repeal a law that's generated billions of dollars to fight climate change.| Washington State Standard
Both oil and gas well sites and processing and transmission infrastructure emit pollutants into the atmosphere from different equipment and … The post Air Pollutants appeared first on Earthworks.| Issues Archive - Earthworks
The EPA's Toxics Release Inventory gives citizens information about toxic releases in and around their communities. With this information citizens can encourage mining companies to reduce their toxic releases and/or agree to more vigorous oversight of their mines. The post Toxics Release Inventory – What is it? appeared first on Earthworks.| Issues Archive - Earthworks
In this article, we cover the three steps to figuring out what size air purifier you need.| Smart Air
3 Simple Steps to protect yourself from wildfire and bushfire smoke pollution common in California and Australia| Smart Air
New research shows particulates in wildfire smoke are much more dangerous and toxic than typical pollution. Here is what the study found:| Smart Air
A study led by UW researcher Diana Ceballos is most comprehensive study to date of the specific fragrance chemical mixtures found in nail salon air, and will allow researchers to further study the...| UW News
Petroleum production and prices matter, but not for the reasons many people think. When reporters call an energy economist during a presidential election year, it’s probably about oil and gasoline …| Energy Institute Blog
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Scientists are already busy trying to understand whether 2023’s off-the-charts heat is a sign that global warming is accelerating.| www.nytimes.com
After the EPA required the mining industry to begin reporting its toxic releases, mining companies and the National Mining Association began fighting to eliminate or limit the public's right to know about the mining industry's toxic releases.| Earthworks
By Nourhan Ibrahim, CEJA Volunteer The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) is a progressive base-building organization located in the Inland Valley region of Southern Cali…| California Green Zones
