Air pollutants mediate effects on heart health through inflammation and thrombosis – TheHeart.Org

May 18, 2012

RedOrbit Air pollutants mediate effects on heart health through inflammation and thrombosisTheHeart.OrgLos Angeles, CA – Changes in air-pollution levels in China during the 2008 Olympic Games resulted in a reduction in biomarkers of inflammation and thrombosis, as well as other measures of cardiovascular physiology, a new study has shown [1].Beijing Olympics Show Air Pollution-Heart Attack [...]

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First Air Quality Alert Of Season Issued Friday – NewsChannel5.com

May 18, 2012

First Air Quality Alert Of Season Issued FridayNewsChannel5.comThe first Air Quality Alert of the season has been issued for Middle Tennessee as ozone levels are expected to be high on Friday. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued an alert for Metro Nashville and a dozen counties …CART to offer all services for free [...]

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QEP Field Services Will Pay 4 Million and Install Pollution Controls After … – EP Magazine

May 18, 2012

QEP Field Services Will Pay 4 Million and Install Pollution Controls After …EP MagazineQEPFS will also reduce its emissions by removing certain equipment, installing additional pollution controls and replacing the natural gas powered instrument control systems with compressed air control systems. “Natural gas extraction projects help to …QEP to pay $4 million fine for Utah [...]

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Skin Cancer is Most Common Cancer in US, Yet One of the Most Preventable/EPA, FDA, NPS, National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention Highlight Sun Safety Tips for ‘Don’t Fry Day’: May 25th

May 18, 2012

WASHINGTON – As summer quickly approaches, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has joined the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Park Service (NPS) to emphasize the dangers of skin cancer and has provided simple steps Americans can take to protect themselves. The National Council on Skin Cancer [...]

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Air Pollution Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Markers – MD News (press release)

May 18, 2012

Zee News Air Pollution Linked to Cardiovascular Disease MarkersMD News (press release)Changes in air pollution levels during the Beijing Olympics were associated with changes in biomarkers linked to cardiovascular disease in healthy young people. (HealthDay News) — This news is according to a study published in the May 16 issue of the …Your Heart on [...]

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Pollution settlement means new air monitors in Uinta Basin – Salt Lake Tribune

May 18, 2012

Pollution settlement means new air monitors in Uinta BasinSalt Lake TribuneEPA » Plant agrees to pay $20K in fines and up to $235K for air pollution monitors. By JUDY FAHYS A Texas-based natural gas producer has agreed to pay fines and to maintain air-pollution monitors in the Uinta Basin for the next two years as [...]

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Youth project workers measure air pollution in Braddock – Pittsburgh Post Gazette

May 17, 2012

Youth project workers measure air pollution in BraddockPittsburgh Post GazetteAnd diesel traffic chugs up and down Braddock Avenue all day, bringing even more air pollution to the borough. Teens from the Braddock Youth Project — a community development, youth employment and work readiness program — teamed up with the Group … View full post on [...]

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QEP to pay $4 million fine for Utah clean air violation – Salt Lake Tribune

May 17, 2012

QEP to pay $4 million fine for Utah clean air violationSalt Lake TribuneBy Katarzyna klimasinka Denver • QEP Resources Inc. will pay $4 million in US fines and install pollution controls to settle a US clean-air case filed by the Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency. The company has agreed to …Articles, stories [...]

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Air pollution linked to CV risk markers – Clinical Advisor

May 17, 2012

RedOrbit Air pollution linked to CV risk markersClinical Advisor"Although these findings are of uncertain clinical significance, this study provides quasi-experimental, mechanistic data to support the argument that air pollution may be a global risk factor for cardiovascular disease," they wrote.Reducing air pollution during 2008 Beijing Olympics boosted residents' heart …CBS NewsYour Heart on Pollution: An [...]

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Reducing air pollution during 2008 Beijing Olympics boosted residents’ heart … – CBS News

May 17, 2012

RedOrbit Reducing air pollution during 2008 Beijing Olympics boosted residents' heart …CBS News(CBS News) An interesting new study of the 2008 Beijing Olympics lends new evidence to the link between air pollution and heart health. The study found that the Chinese government's cleanup efforts to reduce the smog and chronic air pollution that …Air Pollution [...]

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