Wenatchee among state's worst for wood smoke pollution The Wenatchee World Online Last winter, Wenatchee had 42 days when air quality hit unhealthy levels between Oct. 1 and March 31, and 25 days with a burn ban in effect, said Ecology spokeswoman Joye Redfield-Wilder. It was the worst winter in the recent memory.

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Beijing's Olympic Smog Shows Pollution's Effect on Health U.S. News & World Report By Carina Storrs TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) — With the 2012 Olympics set to begin in London this summer, a new study on air quality during the 2008 Beijing Olympics delivers an important public health message: Reducing air pollution levels could … Study Finds Link Between Air Quality And Cardiovascular Problems At Beijing …RedOrbit Pollution cuts improve heart health – Beijing studyBBC News Cut in Pollution Saw Drop in CV Risk BiomarkersMedPage Today all 50 news articles »

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Ozone alert has been issued across area this weekend Evansville Courier & Press Per the Air Quality Index, eight-hour ozone levels between 76 to 95 parts per billion are considered to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Here's more information: Children, active adults and people with respiratory diseases should limit prolonged … First Air Quality Alert Of Season Issued FridayNewsChannel5.com CART to offer all services for free today due to ozone alertOklahoma Daily High Ozone Levels Expected This WeekendWFPL Norman Transcript -Evening News and Tribune -NewsOK.com all 21 news articles »

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What's in Ramsey County's wind? Twin Cities Planet Hennepin, Dakota and Scott Counties all received a C grade for PM pollution. As the apparent metro black sheep, what is Ramsey County doing wrong? Well, it may not be that simple. One cause for the polluted air, says the Minnesota Lung Association's … Be Glad You Live Where You Can BreathePatch.com all 3 news articles »

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Pollution to worsen during the hot summer Global Edmonton TORONTO – A warm winter followed by what's expected to be a hotter than normal summer will likely increase both air and water pollution which will in turn pose potential health risks, experts warn. “The urban air pollution will be the worst. and more »

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WASHINGTON – Today, at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention in Washington, DC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized nearly 100 commercial building design projects submitted by 43 architecture firms that achieved Designed to Earn the Energy Star certification in the past year. Projects that receive Designed to Earn the Energy Star certification are estimated to be nearly 40 percent more energy efficient than typical buildings View full post on U.S. EPA Air News

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Climate: Study says pollution makes thunderstorms bigger and stronger — and … Summit County Citizens Voice By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Taking a close-up look at thunderclouds enabled researchers to identify a new factor in the global warming equation — high altitude air pollution that spreads out the top of anvil-headed thunder clouds and traps more … Pollution Creates Big, Warm ThundercloudsLiveScience.com Pollution teams with thunderclouds to warm atmosphereR & D Magazine all 12 news articles »

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Data shows Wenatchee suffered from poor winter air quality Access Washington During this winter's home heating season, from Oct. 1 to March 31, there were 42 days when the air wasn't healthy to breathe at times. Over the last four heating seasons, the Wenatchee area has averaged 32 days of unhealthy air quality during home …

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Air Quality Action Alert Issued for Saturday, May 19 Patch.com Persons with lung and heart diseases, older adults and children are advised to reduce outdoor activities due to increased risks from air pollution. By Ryan Fitzpatrick The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued a code orange air quality … and more »

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Pollution to worsen during the hot summer Global Regina TORONTO – A warm winter followed by what's expected to be a hotter than normal summer will likely increase both air and water pollution which will in turn pose potential health risks, experts warn. “The urban air pollution will be the worst. and more »

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