Pollution deaths: The air in these countries is the deadliest in Europe
Fine particulate matter contributed to about 239,000 deaths in Europe, but the burden was felt more deeply in some parts of ...
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Critics, including local cities, groups and residents, warn of health and climate risks in Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal
The Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), a proposal to expand Sea-Tac Airport with 31 construction ...
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Inland Empire lawmakers tackle gas prices, taxes, crime
New bills proposed by Inland Empire lawmakers would void new fuel standards, remove taxes from tips and bolster ...
The winds fanning the SoCal wildfires are helping the Central Valley
The dense smoke from the wildfires burning in Southern California is darkening the skies there, but those same winds contributing to the blanket of bad air are helping ...
Oregon approves key permit for controversial biofuel refinery on Columbia River
Oregon environmental regulators gave a key stamp of approval to a proposed $2.5 billion biofuel refinery along the Columbia ...
NWS warns: Air quality alert issued for Southern California Friday
On Wednesday at 5:31 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Friday at 12:15 a.m. The alert is for Catalina and ...
Feds: Oakdale company sold aftermarket parts that boost vehicle emissions
A federal complaint alleges the company sold  "aftermarket defeat devices" that eliminate or bypass emissions controls for certain vehicles.
See map of where air quality is being affected by the Los Angeles wildfires
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.
Hazardous wildfire smoke is making L.A. air hard to breath
When inhaled, fine particulate matter, also known as PM2.5, can travel deep into the lungs and even into the bloodstream. Unhealthy levels of exposure to this microscopic debris can damage airways and ...
How To Protect Yourself From LA's Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire smoke causes immediate health problems like asthma and heart attacks. N-95 Masks are critical. Long-term effects ...
What wildfire smoke means for your heath
As the fires continue to rage and air quality worsens, the risk of health problems escalate. That’s because wildfire smoke contains fine particulates, known as PM2.5, which are one-seventieth the ...
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Valley air advocates question plan to generate power with wood pellets from Tuolumne forest
“This nefarious project,” said NRDC forest advocate Rita Vaughan Frost, “will threaten the health of south Stockton neighborhoods, pollute the environment and waste precious time and energy that ...