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Category: Air Pollution
Jacksonville, Florida’s, ozone pollution reach hazardous levels
Jacksonville’s Regulatory Compliance Department announced that the city’s ozone levels have reached hazardous levels. Read More »
The United States partners with Asia-Pacific region on clean air initiative
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently became one of the charter members of the Cities Clean Air Partnership. Read More »
3 ways to protect your skin from air pollution
Here are a few ways you can keep your skin safe and protected from air pollution. Read More »
Texas commission refuses to take up issue of environmental regulation
A Texas commission will not take action on what doctors see as a major public health risk. Read More »
Report: Air quality around the globe to worsen
According to a new WHO report, air pollution around the world is going to worsen, having disastrous effects on our health. Read More »
WHO report: 7 million died as a result of indoor air pollution
In 2012, 7Â million people across the globe died as a result of air pollution. Read More »
Air pollution exposure linked to higher rates of asthma in children
New research has found that exposure to high levels of air pollution during pregnancy can increase a child’s risk of developing asthma. Read More »
Asthma treatments cost New York state $1.3 billion annually
According to a new report, taxpayers in New York state spend $1.3 billion each year to treat asthma patients. Read More »
Report: September the worst month for asthma symptoms in children
According to a new study, the month of September is the worst for asthma symptoms in children. Read More »