Expert discusses EPA crackdown on air quality rules Much of the U.S. Northeast was smothered last summer by dense smoke from Canadian wildfires, leading to New York City’s worst air quality since the 1960s. Such episodes, once mostly isolated incidents, are increasingly common due to the impact of climate change, new research shows. About 83 million … Read more
MARTINEZ – Health officials in Contra Costa County on Tuesday made an unannounced visit to a Martinez refinery that has been under scrutiny following multiple flaring incidents and hazardous materials releases. In a statement, the agency said they made visited Martinez Refining Company to request records and observe its operation, focusing on safety programs, reliability … Read more
Vehicle pollution is a significant contributor to air pollution worldwide making it both a global and local problem. It is responsible for the release of pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and hydrocarbons into the atmosphere. The United States Environmental Protection Agency estimates that greenhouse gas emissions from transportation account for about … Read more
Delhi Pollution: Overnight rain worked its magic, and Delhi, the world’s most polluted city over the last few days, woke up to a smog-less morning. Ahead of Diwali, the rains came as much needed relief. But the relief is only temporary, say experts. “Rain activity will end by today and from tomorrow north-westerly winds will … Read more
An aerial view shows residential buildings and a stadium shrouded in smog in New Delhi. New Delhi: New Delhi was wrapped in a thick layer of toxic haze as air quality continued to remain in the “severe category”. The Indian capital, along with Kolkata and Mumbai, is among the world’s most polluted cities today, according … Read more
An aerial view shows residential buildings and a stadium shrouded in smog in New Delhi. New Delhi: New Delhi was wrapped in a thick layer of toxic haze as air quality continued to remain in the “severe category”. The Indian capital, along with Kolkata and Mumbai, is among the world’s most polluted cities today, according … Read more
In March, a 39-year-old woman and her husband sat in a fertility clinic near Atlanta, and waited. The woman was there to have an embryo implanted in her uterus, the final stage of a grueling in vitro fertilization process involving hormone injections, multiple egg retrievals and more than $30,000 of the couple’s savings. Three hours … Read more
Rishi Sunak’s plans to delay the implementation of key green policies will do little for struggling households — despite claims by government ministers that the net zero policies will disproportionately hurt British citizens. The UK Prime Minister is expected to announce that existing policies phasing out gas boilers and banning new petrol and diesel car … Read more
2023 Wildfire Map: Here are the fires burning in California, air quality conditions Updated: 9:14 AM PDT Aug 18, 2023 The 2023 wildfire season is underway in California. Below you’ll find a map where you can track the fires currently burning across the state. | VIDEO ABOVE | KCRA 3 Wildfire Ready Special: What you … Read more
It’s a different world from 24 hours ago. Crystal clear air over Beaver on Tuesday turned into a blanket of haze on Wednesday. Travis Griffith from Beaver Falls described it as “a burning in your nose and throat.” From all corners of the county, the Canadian wildfire smoke laid a blanket of haze. … Read more