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But we would be remiss in not making greater use of the most important energy source in the battle against air pollution and global warming: nuclear power. Nuclear power supplies 50 percent of the state's electricity. (NJ.com -- Times)
Pollution spawn tornadoes Nov 10, 2008
According to Lerach, "The model suggests if there's more crap in the air, tornadoes are more likely to form. It raises interesting questions about the role of air pollution and aerosols in tornado genesis.". "You'd want to do a field study looking at aerosol concentrations in a sparsely populated, relatively clean area, and then look downwind of a major city to see if there's any difference in tornado formation," said Nathan Snook of the University of Oklahoma. (India Times, India)
Our view: Freeway priority? Nov 9, 2008
That drives up the cost, and the added traffic would mean residents along the route will breathe more air pollution. The freeway project could include benefits for public transit, such as park and ride lots, and special lanes for buses, carpools and share-a-ride vans. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bill Seeks to Curb Polluting Mexican Trucks Nov 9, 2008
Concerned that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this month clears the way for thousands of smoke-spewing Mexican trucks to enter the country, a California lawmaker has introduced legislation that would bar them from traveling throughout the state unless they met federal air pollution standards ... The measure would require that Mexican trucks meet the same federal air pollution standards for their model year as their U.S. counterparts in order to come through California ... Pavley said she would not... (Yahoo News -- Transportation Issues)
Russ Goes Where Democracy Began Nov 8, 2008
Russ also spoke with architect Cathy Paraschi and engineer Evi Papaconstantinou about the difficulties involved in restoring many of the ruins: Their design was amazingly intricate and hard to duplicate -- and air pollution is ravaging the ruins. Alexia Alexiadou -- chef, cookbook author, and publisher of -- the top-selling food magazine in Greece -- showed Russ a thing or two about local fare. (CBS News)
Bush's bid to protect marine areas is met with resistance Nov 8, 2008
While environmental groups have pilloried Bush over his approaches to climate change, forest management, and air pollution, many marine specialists give him credit for his ocean policies. In 2006 he designated the nearly 140,000-square-mile Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the northwestern Hawaiian Islands, creating what at the time was the world's largest protected marine area. (Boston Globe)
/R E P E A T -- Southern Quebec chokes on smog for the fourth straight day - Worried about air pollution? You should be. Smog kills.../ Nov 8, 2008
R E P E A T -- Southern Quebec chokes on smog for the fourth straight day - Worried about air pollution ... According to health authorities, air pollution kills approximately 2,500 people a year in Quebec ... These recent episodes of air pollution are unusual for this time of year, and are caused primarily by automobile emissions. (Canada Newswire)
Dirty trucks fail DEC test Nov 8, 2008
The chances of getting an air pollution ticket from the state Department of Environmental Conservation just went up. More than 100 trucks got stopped by DEC officers Friday morning for snap inspections at a busy off-ramp in the South End, and about one in 10 ended up with a ticket for illegally dirty exhaust. (Albany Times Union)
Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl' Nov 8, 2008
Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl ... Air pollution in major cities may be more damaging to health than the radiation exposure suffered by survivors of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, according to a report published today ... The study suggests high levels of urban air pollution cut short life expectancy more than the radiation exposure of emergency workers who were sent into the 19-mile exclusion zone around the site straight after the accident. (Yahoo News -- Pollution)
Letters to the Editor Nov 8, 2008
I had forgotten the several years on the Citizens Advisory committees I served on the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control Board. What I really forgot was the time I went to a City Council meeting after receiving a letter in the mail about city expenditure cutbacks and the stopping of stipends to commission members. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Steven Milloy: The First Green President Nov 7, 2008
" in a same-day Wall Street Journal op-ed, Gore argued for carbon-free electricity within 10 years and electrification of the automobile fleet. Both are areas in which Gore has significant financial interests through his UK-based investment firm, Generation Investment Management, and his U.S.-based venture capital firm, Kleiner Perkins. The Greens are more to Obama than just one of many constituencies. He credits the early endorsement of his candidacy by the Sierra Club and League of... (Fox News)
Sea change: Choosing a greener cruise Nov 7, 2008
Holland America is testing a new system that uses seawater to scrub smokestack emissions, which decreases air pollution; its Vista-class fleets are powered by either diesel-electric or gas-turbine engines. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity have added gas turbines to their newest ships, reducing emissions of nitrous oxide by 80 percent and sulfur oxide by 98 percent. (CNN -- Travel)
Farmers see money in cow manure Nov 7, 2008
"This is the wave of the future," said Dave Warner, director of the permit services division for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. "These two technologies will really be at the forefront."Conference organizers said Wednesday's event was designed to demonstrate the Valley's clean energy potential while also showing off examples of successful clean energy projects and the challenges to create them. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Big Coal fights compliance Nov 7, 2008
According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, "with the new compromise policy, North Dakota can alter 'the criteria within its pollution modeling software that dictate what baseline years are used and how the pollution data is averaged,' effectively bringing the state into compliance without actually reducing air pollution.". The above show a concerted effort by Big Coal and the Bush EPA, with the help of state government, to shirk responsibility to stop polluting the air of North Dakota. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Major housing tract west of Hwy. 99 gains planners' OK Nov 7, 2008
Such steps are intended to stop farmland loss and restrain the growth of air pollution from motor vehicles. "I love this project for the walkability, for the pedestrian access, for the way it creates open space in a unique way," Commissioner Lori Cherry said just before the panel's unanimous vote. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Exeter boasts state's largest sugar maple Nov 7, 2008
Sadly, the sugar maple is under tremendous stress because of air pollution, road salt and global warming, and there are botanists who fear the current generation may be close to the last to enjoy the manifold virtues of this species. Already, significant diebacks are occurring, and the tree is fighting a rearguard struggle as it slowly retreats north towards Canada. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
EU's Renewable Energy Aid for Africa May Jumpstart Talks on Global Warming Nov 7, 2008
It has blamed the atmosphere's buildup of heat-trapping air pollution largely on vehicles, factories and power plants operated by wealthier nations during the last century. China Versus U.S.. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
CECO misses 3Q estimates, stock drops Nov 7, 2008
CECO Environmental (NASDAQ: CECE), based in Cincinnati, is an air pollution control company with 12 subsidiaries. Reader Comments. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
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By improving our transportation system, we can create jobs, save Arizonans money, reduce our dependence on oil, bring down Arizona's global warming emissions, and decrease air pollution and its adverse public health impacts such as asthma attacks. The Arizona PIRG Education Fund recently joined with Transportation for America to advocate for a five-point plan to move us in a new direction. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Bush's last-minute shuffling Nov 6, 2008 Diesel exhaust at risky levels Downtown Nov 6, 2008 Prince's foundation to help Jakarta Nov 6, 2008 State issues warning over unhealthy air Nov 6, 2008 Shipping slump stokes fears Nov 6, 2008 Rail to alter landscape of island Nov 5, 2008 Smoking can impair ability to smell Nov 5, 2008 Perak DOE given a week to come up with air pollution report Nov 5, 2008 Harned gives update to county on LEAD activity Nov 5, 2008 Bloggers' challenge: Name one law you would enact, abolish or change. Nov 5, 2008 CalFire lifts ban on debris burn Nov 5, 2008 Patterson mayoral race tight. but Campo pulling away Nov 5, 2008 More of this story... Nov 5, 2008 Read the Latest News on This Issue in The OMB Watcher Nov 5, 2008 Yellowstone snowmobile plan scaled back Nov 4, 2008 Large Anthropogenic Nutrient And Pollutant Loads To The Sea From Small Unmonitored Near-coastal Catchment Areas Nov 4, 2008 Plan would trim Yellowstone snowmobile quota Nov 4, 2008 Green teens take the lead, wait for govt to reciprocate Nov 4, 2008 Find Fabulous Fall Colors in National Parks Nov 4, 2008 And now, a word about the L.A. freeways Nov 4, 2008 Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl' Nov 3, 2008 Bill Seeks to Curb Polluting Mexican Trucks Nov 3, 2008 11 vying for three seats on Selma City Council Nov 3, 2008 Bike riding gets cultural in Jakarta Nov 3, 2008 Tougher emissions standards in works Nov 3, 2008 Pa. town remembers killer smog Nov 2, 2008 Small Changes Make Big Impact on Your Home's Air Quality Nov 2, 2008 Perea's final pitch to voters Nov 2, 2008 Zhongdian: Utopia near the Tibetan border Nov 2, 2008 Land bond can make difference Nov 2, 2008 Lodi-Tokay Rotary give up cars for bikes (2) Nov 2, 2008 Town gets $695,000 in MTBE settlement Nov 1, 2008 Learn when to burn Nov 1, 2008 Fayette board eyes power plant resolution (1) Nov 1, 2008 Turnbull 'rolled by climate change deniers' Nov 1, 2008 Valley fireplace regulations tighten Nov 1, 2008 PHOTO: From the World of Fungi, a New Disease-Fighter? Nov 1, 2008 Asbestos deaths still rising in trades Nov 1, 2008 It's relative: Contrasting hurricane theories heat up Nov 1, 2008 Fewer fires, cleaner air Oct 31, 2008 PALA: Band to be 'treated as a state' on air quality concerns Oct 31, 2008 EIS: Rail will cut Honolulu traffic 20% Oct 31, 2008 Stricter limits on burning wood fire up Oct 31, 2008 No comments posted. Oct 30, 2008 Feds to challenge LA port's clean truck program Oct 30, 2008 Wood burning banned on spare the air days Oct 30, 2008 Regional Roundup Oct 30, 2008 Trial by fire Oct 30, 2008 Open space worth a minimal cost Oct 29, 2008 Fireworks arent always fun! Oct 29, 2008 Valley air board now has a scientist in one of its seats Oct 28, 2008 How to Make Your Home Green and Healthy Oct 28, 2008 Don't let the financial crisis cause environmental catastrophe Oct 28, 2008 Bumblebees Learn The Sweet Smell Of Foraging Success Oct 28, 2008 Bacteria Cause Old Buildings To Feel Off-color Oct 28, 2008 Quieter, cleaner Diwali today? Oct 28, 2008 Study: Smog costs Mexicans 2 months of life Oct 28, 2008 Avoid crackers, spread love, cheer on Diwali, say TV stars Oct 28, 2008 Why cancer's gaining on us Oct 27, 2008 AG: Watertown man owned service station faking 208 emissions tests Oct 27, 2008 Fly ash: Culprit at Lafarge? Oct 27, 2008 Anti-LNG crowd is just one viewpoint Oct 27, 2008 Sea levels 'to rise a metre this century' Oct 27, 2008 'Incubator' comes to MeadowlandsGov't program helps 'green' businesses grow Oct 26, 2008 Find Fabulous Fall Colors in National Parks Oct 26, 2008
Up to 90 changes are afoot that would lower product safety requirements, increase air pollution, ease drinking water standards, revive damaging mountain-top strip mining and, of course, overall batter the environment, which the Bushies have been regularly beating up for fun and political profit through two terms. We owe much of our awareness of what's up to The Washington Post, which at the git-go of the Bush presidency gave itself the largely thankless task of keeping tabs on the bureaucracy,... (Albany Times Union)
• Yellowstone winter use plan comment due Nov. 19 Nov 6, 2008
Parks officials had proposed allowing up to 605 snowmobiles a day in the two parks, but a federal judge rejected that plan, saying it would increase air pollution, disturb wildlife and cause too much noise. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Researchers set up air pollution monitors nearby in Stowe and Avalon, and along the Ohio River, in Downtown Pittsburgh and in South Fayette, a more rural area used to measure background pollutant levels. Formaldehyde was found at higher risk levels throughout the county, but compared with other urban areas in the United States, those levels were not out of the ordinary. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
"During our meeting Tuesday, we discussed how to handle air pollution in the city, preserve the city's heritage and control the number of vehicles," he said. "I will send staff members to the United Kingdom to learn more about the program. "We will also exchange information with foundation members on the criteria for constructing environmentally friendly buildings in Jakarta," Fauzi said. The city administration is planning to convert the city hall's Block G building into an energy-efficient... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources says that in Rutland and other places where air stagnates, local air pollution on top of the particulate matter may cause unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups, as defined by a national Air Quality Index system. To see information on air pollution in Vermont, go to the state Department of Environmental Conservation web site at. (WCAX.com, VT)
China went on an importing spree for raw materials in preparation for the Beijing Olympics in August, but then closed factories and steel mills to cut down on air pollution during the 2008 Summer Games. We fully anticipated that China would return to business as usual, HSBC said. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The report, conducted by the city team overseeing the project and several consulting firms, confirmed many benefits that rail proponents have boasted of in recent weeks -- including reduced traffic congestion, an estimated 11,000 new jobs and minimal additional noise and air pollution ... On the downside, the managed lanes would have provided "very little transit benefit at a high cost," would have created the greatest amount of air pollution and would not have qualified for the FTA New Starts... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
In the third study revealed second-hand tobacco smoke as one of the primary causes of what the authors term "environmental laryngitis," along with allergens and air pollution. The study led by researchers at the University of California-Davis, on animal models showed that exposure to second-hand smoke triggered laryngitis symptoms, including hoarseness, cough, and chronic clearing of the throat. (Sify.com, India)
Web search enhanced by. Published: Wednesday November 5, 2008 MYT 6:54:00 PMUpdated: Wednesday November 5, 2008 MYT 7:16:02 PM. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Integrity Automotive, LLC and the California-based Zero Air Pollution (ZAP) electric car maker are expanding manufacturing operations currently based in China. Both Integrity and ZAP have pledged that a final agreement has been reached to build the one-million square foot plant in Franklin. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
boredguy wrote on Nov 4, 2008 3:51 PM:" I would pass an ordinance requiring annual car emission testing, together with the State inspection, to renew license plates. If the car does not pass the emission requirement, it should be upgraded. We can't stop the increase in population in the Valley, but we can reduce the air pollution in Winter by regulating the amount of emissions we produce. " ... Mummyfortuna wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:20 PM:" To boredguy's comment about requiring annual car emmission... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Check the burn day status by calling your Air Pollution Control District 754-6600 ... Burning will be allowed with open hours on permissive burn days/nights, as established by the Air Pollution Control District in each county. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
The City Council has strongly opposed the development, contending the trains would cut parts of the city off from emergency services and create air pollution and traffic problems for the West Side. The City Council voted to sue Stanislaus County over the development, contending the county did not follow California Environmental Quality Act guidelines in voting to proceed with the West Park developer, Gerry Kamilos. (Modesto Bee, CA)
By taking cars off the roads in LA, Gong said the plan would reduce traffic congestion, air pollution and gas consumption. Its like a cruise ship on land, he said. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Environmental Protection Agency The rule would exempt factory farms from reporting air pollution emissions from animal waste. Dec. 28, 2007(). (OMB Watch)
Parks officials had proposed allowing up to 605 snowmobiles a day in the two parks, but U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan rejected that plan in September, agreeing with plaintiff environmental groups that it would increase air pollution, disturb wildlife and cause too much noise. The new plan calls for a cap of 318 snowmachines a day in Yellowstone and another 50 in Grand Teton to the south. (MSNBC -- Environment)
11, 2003) Current air-quality models used for predicting air pollution may be underestimating ozone levels in Southern California by as much as 10% of the national one-hour ozone standard, a UC Irvine study. (May 25, 2008) The nitrogen cycle plays a major role in seagrass fields. (Science Daily)
U.S. District Judge Emmett Sullivan said the rejected plan threatened to increase air pollution, disturb wildlife and cause too much noise in the country's first national park. Yellowstone winter use planner John Sacklin said the new cap of 318 daily snowmachines would meet Sullivan's concerns while park administrators again try to hammer out a long-term plan for the machines. (Yahoo News)
It is important for young people to participate in green programs to help reduce air pollution, recycle garbage and preserve or develop more green areas. As teenagers, maybe we can do simple things in the beginning, as simple things can lead to changes of habit. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
"Unfortunately, many of the trees people come to see face threats like air pollution, most of which is caused by exhaust from coal-fired power plants and automobiles. It is essential we do everything we can to protect our national parks for our children and grandchildren to enjoy, as well.". Here are a few national park sites beloved for their brilliant fall foliage, but also facing air pollution issues ... Despite the undeniable beauty throughout the park, Acadia's forests are threatened by... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
On the plus side, there would be no extra charges for excess baggage, oats cost less than gas and real horsepower would cut down on air pollution. However, ground pollution could be a problem - it's always something. (Florida Times-Union)
Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl ... Air pollution in major cities may be more damaging to health than the radiation exposure suffered by survivors of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, according to a report published today ... The study suggests high levels of urban air pollution cut short life expectancy more than the radiation exposure of emergency workers who were sent into the 19-mile exclusion zone around the site straight after the accident. (Yahoo News -- Pollution)
Concerned that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this month clears the way for thousands of smoke-spewing Mexican trucks to enter the country, a California lawmaker has introduced legislation that would bar them from traveling throughout the state unless they met federal air pollution standards ... The measure would require that Mexican trucks meet the same federal air pollution standards for their model year as their U.S. counterparts in order to come through California ... Pavley said she would not... (Yahoo News -- Transportation Issues)
I've been a board member of the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control Board, Fresno County Private Industry Council and the Selma/Kingsburg/Fowler Sanitation District Board. I've been a member of Selma Chamber of Commerce 40 years, president of Selma Mexican American Club, St. Joseph's Catholic Church 61 years, Roosevelt Junior High Advisory Board, Fourth degree Knights of Columbus, 32nd degree Mason, Shriner and on the Selma Unified School Attendance Committee. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Kosti is concerned about air pollution in Jakarta, Eldi said. "With this bicycle parade, we want to encourage people to go back to using bicycles to go places, especially for short distances," he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
David Guest, director of the Florida office of Earth Justice, said the regulations would save consumers $1,000 to $2,000 while reducing air pollution in Florida. Guest is not necessarily saying cars will cost less, but he argues that consumers will save money over the long haul by having to pay less for gas. (Florida Times-Union)
By the time a rain on Oct. 31 cleared the air, 20 people in Donora had died, and nearly half the town became ill in one of the worst air pollution disasters in the nation's history ... "It was the first time that people really understood that a lot of air pollution in a short period of time could kill people," said Dr. Devra Davis, director of the Center for Environmental Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh and author of "When Smoke Ran Like Water," about air pollution. (Boston Globe)
Air pollution inside the home can be five times higher than outdoor pollution, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Poor indoor air quality has been linked to health problems ranging from respiratory disorders to chronic fatigue. (Pekin Times, IL)
Serves on the American Council of Young Political Leaders and is a board member on the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Family: Married to Yahaira Perea, who worked as a TV producer before going to work for the Fresno County Economic Opportunities CommissionMAYOR'S DUTIES SECTION 400. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
If you've been stuck in traffic jams, steeped in air pollution and your last attempt to unwind involved a shopping mall, then this small piece of heaven on earth really could give your body and mind a much-sought-after respite. Hilton said his readers would not find Shangri-La on any map, but suggested that Shangri-La was located in a long valley with "rounded, sad-looking hills on either side" and capped by the "loveliest mountain on Earth". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Since then I have watched in dismay as Cache Valley has ignored the lessons of the Wasatch Front and has followed the same path with air pollution, traffic congestion, strip malls, big box stores, minimal planning and loss of open space and critical habitats. It is hard to overcome many of the challenges that accompany growth. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
In addition to some great exercise, members of the Lodi Tokay Rotary have saved an estimated 370 in overpriced gasoline (just on riding to weekly meetings), reduced air pollution and learned more about the traffic and the condition of city streets, bike racks and cross walks on the busiest arteries in town. Mark Hamilton, Ron Williamson and Mike Bennett report that the livability of Lodi is readily apparent when touring tree-lined neighborhoods and beautifully maintained homes and yards at... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
MTBE is a chemical added to gasoline that increases its octane level and decreases its air pollution. In 2006, American gasoline providers halted MTBE production in favor of its alternative ETBE, or ethyl tertiary-butyl ether, since it offers greater air quality benefits. (Reading Advocate, MA)
But they can also contribute to air pollution and the health concerns that go with it. The Western Slope Air Watch advisory program hopes to cut down on that, by getting residents to forego the use of wood-burning stoves and fireplaces on days when there is a temperature inversion. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
In January, the Black Hawk County Board of Health, citing a study it commissioned, urged the state to issue a moratorium on coal power plant permits until it enacts tougher air pollution standards. The project will cost about 1. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
" Tags: , , , , Search for news Search Comments (131) Comments for this story are closed. No new comments can be added. If you would like to have your say on this issue, you can do so via the . Young Marto: 31 Oct 2008 2:36:33pm Penny Wong appears to be unable to stand up to criticism of her precious theory. (0) G: 31 Oct 2008 2:47:54pm Or, more accurately,She knows that Turnbull is completely unqualified to make any comments regarding climate change.1. He purchases a "rainmaking" machine,... (ABC Online)
Tough new air pollution rules could more than quadruple the number of no-burn days to an estimated 48 in some corners of the Valley this winter ... Violators can escape the fine by attending an air pollution class ... Restrictions on fireplace use are needed because the Valley's air quality is among the nation's worst, air pollution officials say. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Scientists believe air pollution killed edible mushrooms in Germany's Black Forest in the 1980s, long before it harmed plants and trees. So far no one is using fungi systematically to monitor ecosystems. (National Geographic)
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The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has tightened up the rules on wood burning for this winter ... That can be waived if the offender attends an air pollution class, but subsequent offenses could draw fines of $150 and higher. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The designation means the tribe must now be notified when a project that may cause air pollution is proposed within 50 miles of the reservation. Tribal environmental health director Lenore Lamb said this week the agency's decision means the tribe's concerns about proposed projects will be taken more seriously in the future. (North County Times)
The rail system will reduce energy consumption as well as water contamination and air pollution. Noise levels will be less than those caused by some existing vehicles in traffic, while the project s visual impact can be mitigated through minimal removal of trees. (Pacific Business News, HI)
There s lots of wood to burn at Lionudakis Firewood in Escalon, but new air pollution rules will lessen the frequency of fireplace use ... Tough air pollution rules could more than quadruple the number of no-burn days to about 48 in some corners of the San Joaquin Valley this winter ... They can escape the fine by attending an air pollution class. (Modesto Bee, CA)
St. Louis is unique in that it uses a special reformulated gasoline aimed at reducing air pollution. Missouri's average price is low, but not the lowest. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Environmentalists say replacing the port truck fleet will reduce truck-produced air pollution at the ports 80% by 2012. The commission says it will file its request for an injunction in federal court in Washington. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
The air district said that wood smoke is a major source of wintertime air pollution in the Bay Area and it contains harmful air pollutants including particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and toxins like dioxin, which is linked to increased cancer rates in adults. "One in seven Bay Area residents has a respiratory illness," Roselius said. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is advising area residents that Check Before You Burn season begins Saturday. On certain days the district can prohibit wood burning because of air quality conditions, starting Saturday and until Feb. 28. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
In March, the county's Air Pollution Control District received a complaint that Phil's was up to its old eye-watering, lung-constricting, fine-deserving habits ... Other merchants add their complaints, but the Air Pollution Control District insists that Phil's is complying with clean-air ordinances ... July 1998: The Air Pollution Control District changes its mind, cites Phil's. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
I m voting for it because without Proposition 1 we re going to face more sell-off of prime farm lands, increased air pollution due to traffic (driving to and from new developments) and an overall lower quality of life ... Doug wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:04 AM:" Kathe You said, "increased air pollution due to traffic (driving to and from new developments)" Seems to me that if you get your open space, developments will be farther apart, requiring people to drive further than they would otherwise. So,... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
They cause a lot of noise and air pollution ... Im not in favour of patakas because theyre dangerous they cause noise and air pollution, and are usually made by children. (Times of India)
The scientist position is one of four new seats authorized by legislation last year to expand the board of the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District ... Senate Bill 719 addressed that by adding seats for a doctor and a scientist with expertise in air pollution and health issues that arise from it. (Fresno Bee)
Other common sources of indoor air pollution include cabinetry and insulation (formaldehyde), improperly vented fireplaces,and poorly installed or maintained heating and cooling systems or home appliances, such as gas ranges, stove hoods or water heaters. Quality builders and contractors can source green and healthy products for you, and the U.S. Green Building Council provides up-to-date information on safer and greener products and building techniques. (Pekin Times, IL)
Total economic losses attributable to limited access to safe water and sanitation are conservatively estimated at two percent of GDP annually, while the annual costs of air pollution to the Indonesia economy have been calculated at around US$400 million per year. These costs are disproportionately borne by the poor because they are the ones more likely to be exposed to pollution and less likely to be able to afford mitigation measures. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Biochemists have shown that air pollution inhibits the distance that flower's fragrances can travel. Scent molecules usually travel easily in the. (Science Daily)
(May 22, 2007) Air pollution control regulations are having an unanticipated effect in changing the color of the Tower of London, that famous complex of buildings, started by William the Conqueror, that have housed. (Nov. (Science Daily)
"Bursting crackers is not the only way of celebrating Diwali. In the fun of things, nobody realized the highly harmful impact crackers have on health, specially those of children and people with breathing problems. Each year, air and noise pollution levels were going up unimaginably high, harming not only human beings but also animals. For a city like Delhi, that is already under the onslaught of severe air pollution due to the high number of vehicles on the road, I think we can do without an... (Times of India)
The study found that some 7,600 people's lives were cut short each year by diseases related to air pollution between 2001-2005, representing about 1 ... But the study found that while air pollution affected Mexicans of all income levels evenly, a disproportionate number of people in impoverished communities died from exposure to dirty household fuels and unsafe water ... "On the one hand in Mexico, air pollution is responsible for far more deaths than other environmental conditions," said... (AZCentral -- News)
Television stars have urged their fans to stay away from crackers this Diwali, keeping in mind rising air pollution and global warming, but added that people should spread festive cheer by getting together with family and friends. "People in India overdo the burning of crackers; they start before Diwali and continue even afterwards. I suggest it should be done only on Diwali day since it causes too much pollution, said Barkha Bisht, who plays the lead actress in Sahara One's Doli Saja... (Hindustan Times)
There is concern about benzene, which is in gasoline; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are in air pollution from vehicle exhaust, tobacco smoke, and charred foods; ethylene oxide, which is widely used in medical settings; and methylene chloride, a common solvent in paint strippers and glues ... Endocrine-disrupting compounds are present in many pesticides, fuels, plastics, air pollution, detergents, industrial solvents, tobacco smoke, prescription drugs, food additives, metals, and... (Boston Globe)
Emissions from motor vehicles are a major source of ground level ozone, which is the main ingredient of smog and causes air pollution. The Enhanced Emissions and Safety Test Program is an important part of the state s effort to protect the quality of air that we all breathe and must be taken seriously, said Coakley. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Considered "recycled air pollution control residue" by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fly ash becomes airborne as coal is burned and would sail out of smokestacks if not trapped by modern pollution controls. Nearly two decades after relaxing rules on ash use by cement plants, New York officials appear poised to tighten up. (Albany Times Union)
Oregon gets gets all the risk, air pollution & Oregon citizens going to be forced to give up their land (80 ft wide section of it) to foreign investors for a few jobs that no local will qualify for due to high job requirements, such a deal (I can understand why some call this a "scam" also). everyman wrote on Oct 23, 2008 3:42 PM:I'm not a "shill". (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Sea levels 'to rise a metre this century' - Local News - News - General - The Canberra Times. The Canberra Times News Skip directly to. (The Canberra Times)
Thus far, four businesses have been admitted into the local Business Accelerator program: a robotics company; an air pollution company; green cabinetry, and an alternative energy company. Two applications have been declined. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
"Unfortunately, many of the trees people come to see face threats like air pollution, most of which is caused by exhaust from coal-fired power plants and automobiles. It is essential we do everything we can to protect our national parks for our children and grandchildren to enjoy, as well.". Here are a few national park sites beloved for their brilliant fall foliage, but also facing air pollution issues ... Despite the undeniable beauty throughout the park, Acadia's forests are threatened by... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
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