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Children are particularly vulnerable to air pollution because their lungs and other body systems are still developing, they breathe more air relative to their body size than adults, and they often spend more time being physically active outdoors. This guide explains how pollutants such as PM2.5, ozone and nitrogen dioxide can affect children, why exposure … Read more
A good air purifier can substantially reduce airborne particles in a room—but only when the filtration technology, CADR, room size, placement and operating conditions are appropriate for the problem being addressed. This guide explains what air purifiers can and cannot remove, how HEPA filtration and CADR relate to real-world performance, why room volume and runtime … Read more
Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometres, affecting air quality far beyond the fire itself. Much of the health concern comes from fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which can penetrate deep into the lungs and make outdoor—and sometimes indoor—air unhealthy. This guide explains how wildfire smoke affects AQI, who may be most vulnerable, … Read more
A bitter battle is brewing in a small California oil boomtown where residents are accusing the operator of a massive landfill of unleashing toxic gases and foul odors, according to a new lawsuit. About 43 residents and workers filed the federal lawsuit Friday against Waste Connections US Inc. and Madera Disposal Systems Inc., alleging the … Read more
A wildfire in Yosemite National Park has forced the closure of Glacier Point road which leads to one of the most iconic viewpoints in the park for visitors, Glacier Point, park officials said. The Dome Fire broke out north of Wawona Dome near the Chilnualna Falls Trailhead on September 15 and has scorched more than … Read more
Home is where the heart is — but it could also be where your health troubles start. Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. But the air inside your home, office or school may not be as clean as you think it is. “Air quality indoors can be … Read more
When Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai erupted beneath the South Pacific in January 2022, the explosion ranked among the most powerful volcanic events of the modern era. But researchers have now uncovered an unexpected consequence of that eruption: the enormous volcanic cloud appears to have helped destroy some of the methane pollution produced by the volcano itself. … Read more
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman promised to end a New York state “war on drivers” by killing Democrat-driven green energy mandates if he’s elected. Blakeman ripped his Democratic rival Gov. Kathy Hochul for her pro-EV crusade to phase out gas-powered cars in favor of zero-emission electric vehicles by 2035. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman joins … Read more
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul dipped out of the reading of the names of 9/11 victims early at Ground Zero Friday morning so she could appear on CNN. Hochul left the solemn ceremony at the reflecting pool just before 11 a.m. Friday as the list of names of victims killed on Sept. 11, 2001 were … Read more
Tropical peatland fires rank among the most dangerous and stubborn fires on Earth. Instead of racing through trees and vegetation, these fires smolder through dried wetland soils and large deposits of peat, often continuing underground at relatively low temperatures. That makes them extremely difficult to extinguish and exceptionally polluting. By one estimate, peat fires produce … Read more