• Better consumer knowledge of air pollution could lead to more regulations and actions to decrease air pollution. (geardiary.com)
  • Better consumer knowledge of air pollution and its immediate health effects could lead to a stronger push for regulations and environmental health standards. (geardiary.com)
  • The new technology can help us exercise smarter and avoid air pollution. (geardiary.com)
  • The number of "heavy air pollution" days stood at 39, seven days fewer than that of 2015. (xinhuanet.com)
  • 2017). Together with PM2.5, ozone is a major contributor to air pollution-related morbidity and mortality, with an estimated 4,700 ozone-related deaths in the United States in 2005 (Fann et al. (cdc.gov)
  • The scientists study how exposure to air pollution, pesticides, and PFAS may harm brain health across the life course - from disrupting early brain development to increasing Parkinson's disease risk later in life. (nih.gov)
  • Jalandhar With the lockdown in place, the air in the district is a lot cleaner with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 52 on Saturday, the best value recorded over the past decade, a Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) official said on Saturday. (hindustantimes.com)
  • An AQI of under 50 is considered to be in the "good category", which means the air pollution poses little or no risk. (hindustantimes.com)
  • Environmental factors such as air pollution and noise exposure have benefited, partly due to the decline in commercial flights. (europeanfinancialreview.com)
  • Targeted action is needed to better protect the poor, the elderly and children from environmental hazards like air and noise pollution and extreme temperatures, especially in Europe's eastern and southern regions. (europa.eu)
  • Despite slow improvements, air pollution continues to exceed European Union and World Health Organization limits and guidelines, according to updated data and information published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). (europa.eu)
  • Air pollution still poses a danger to human health and the environment. (europa.eu)
  • Emissions from agriculture and transport continue to pose problems for European Union Member States in meeting EU and United Nations air pollution limits, according to updated data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) today. (europa.eu)
  • London (PRWEB) October 29, 2013 -- Air pollution control industry is a typical policy guidance industry whose trend and demand are depended on national environmental protection policy and downstream fixed asset investment level. (prweb.com)
  • driven by the opportunity, air pollution control industry will usher in a new round of growth. (prweb.com)
  • Air pollution from road traffic is having a detrimental impact upon babies' health in London, before they are born, finds a study. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The findings suggest that exposure to air pollution from road traffic in London during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of low birth weight babies born at full term. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Previous studies have shown associations between air pollution, pregnancy complications and childhood illness, but studies of noise pollution in pregnancy have provided conflicting results. (sciencedaily.com)
  • So a team of London-based researchers led by Imperial College London set out to investigate the relation between exposure to both air and noise pollution from road traffic during pregnancy and two birth weight outcomes -- low birth weight (less than 2500 g) and being born small for gestational age. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Our findings suggest that air pollution from road traffic in London is adversely affecting fetal growth," say the authors. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Today's study "should increase awareness that prenatal exposure to small particle air pollution is detrimental to the unborn child," they write. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Broad, multi-sector action is urgently required to tackle the problem of traffic related air pollution, and minimise risks to health of the next generation, they conclude. (sciencedaily.com)
  • How to best protect from air pollution? (iqair.com)
  • However, no level of air pollution has been shown to be free of health risk. (iqair.com)
  • Periods of unhealthy air pollution in Jacksonville and Duval County put nearly half a million sensitive individuals at risk for acute health effects. (iqair.com)
  • Recent study results published by the Department of Geosciences of the University of Malta, show the extent of air pollution caused by ships around the Maltese island. (birdlifemalta.org)
  • Prof. Ellul highlights the problem of air pollution from ships in Malta, stating, "One big tanker that passes by has an engine of about 80 megawatts. (birdlifemalta.org)
  • Beside political measures, governments and private port authorities can implement technical and infrastructural measures, which address the issue of air pollution from ships directly. (birdlifemalta.org)
  • Suitable measures have to be identified and implemented to reduce the air pollution from ships in Malta and the Mediterranean to create less damage to our environment and health. (birdlifemalta.org)
  • BirdLife Malta's ongoing Together against Air Pollution from Ships project. (birdlifemalta.org)
  • Formaldehyde, mold, stale air: the best solution for indoor air pollution is dilution," said Larry Ponziano, Midwest technical sales representative for Zehnder America . (triplepundit.com)
  • Indoor air pollution is a sad but true fact in our world. (triplepundit.com)
  • EPA is considering a replacement for the Clean Power Plan that will increase traditional air pollution emissions - further endangering Americans' health. (senate.gov)
  • The Clean Power Plan should stay intact and be allowed to join the ranks of the Acid Rain program and Cross-State Air Pollution program as yet another Clean Air Act success story. (senate.gov)
  • For over forty years, the EPA has successfully used its authority under the Clean Air Act to address some of our nation's most pressing clean air issues, such as smog, soot, air toxics and acid rain pollution. (senate.gov)
  • Congress intentionally crafted the Clean Air Act to be flexible, allowing the EPA to address emerging air pollution problems without disrupting the economy. (senate.gov)
  • Today, our nation faces yet another environmental problem - perhaps our most challenging air pollution challenge to date - in climate change. (senate.gov)
  • Long-term exposure to air pollution, especially ground-level ozone , is like smoking about a pack of cigarettes a day for many years, a new study says, and like smoking, it can can lead to emphysema. (cnn.com)
  • It looked at exposure to air pollution - specifically to ground-level ozone, fine particulate matter, nitrogen oxide and black carbon. (cnn.com)
  • According to the American Lung Association's annual "State of the Air" report, released in April and covering the years 2015-2017, Los Angeles holds the worst air pollution in the nation. (cnn.com)
  • asthma due to air pollution) will overwhelm the nuanced health improvements provided by buildings. (terrapinbrightgreen.com)
  • However, the reduction in vehicular pollution has drawn attention to another deadly source of air pollution, arising from ammonia, a toxic gas that is a major by-product of animal-based agriculture that harms ecosystems and combines with other pollutants to form dangerous air pollutant particles. (antaisce.org)
  • Ammonia limits have been breached due to the rapid expansion of dairy and beef production in Ireland in recent years", Stephen Treacy, Senior Manager with the EPA confirmed at the 2018 launch of the Authority's report on air pollution [6]. (antaisce.org)
  • Studies have shown that a 50% reduction in toxic agricultural emissions could prevent a quarter of a million deaths from air pollution worldwide [13]. (antaisce.org)
  • One in five of all global deaths from air pollution resulted from these emissions, which come mainly from cattle, chickens and pigs and from the over-use of chemical fertilisers [16]. (antaisce.org)
  • Despite their negligible contribution to global emissions (0.003%), the Maldives is committed to taking concrete and strategic action to address the issues of air pollution to protect the environment and safeguard human health. (ccacoalition.org)
  • Compared to the 2017 report, some South Carolina cities saw an increase in ozone pollution as well. (bebemoorecampbell.com)
  • DHEC monitors air pollution in South Carolina, and part of that process involves identifying the sources of pollution in the air we breathe. (bebemoorecampbell.com)
  • About 75 percent of air pollution originates from human-made sources, and their emissions are controlled through the federal Clean Air Act and individual state laws and regulations. (bebemoorecampbell.com)
  • Environmental Control enforces the state's environmental laws on air and water quality, land and waste management, and pollution cleanup. (bebemoorecampbell.com)
  • Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. (bebemoorecampbell.com)
  • however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. (bebemoorecampbell.com)
  • Over the past decade, coal pollution dropped dramatically, but the public health burden of outdoor air pollution from other sources has not been well understood. (rmi.org)
  • In just a decade, the leading estimated cause of death from stationary source outdoor air pollution changed dramatically. (rmi.org)
  • In 2008, coal plant emissions were the most harmful sources of PM 2.5 air pollution, but by 2017, the sum of emissions from gas, biomass, and wood burned in industrial boilers and buildings surpassed the impact from coal plants. (rmi.org)
  • This statistic is conservative, as it only includes health impacts from one outdoor pollutant and does not account for emissions generated by fuel extraction or the potentially significant health impacts from indoor air pollution generated by burning fuels. (rmi.org)
  • Early deaths attributed to air pollution from stationary sources are between 48,000 and 64,000 a year. (rmi.org)
  • If this type of air pollution was considered a "cause of death," it would rank as the eighth leading cause of death in the United States, just below diabetes and similar to influenza and pneumonia . (rmi.org)
  • The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) develops regulations to control releases of air pollutants and implements Federal regulations that seek to reduce ambient air pollution. (ny.gov)
  • In addition to carbon emissions reductions, EPA data show overall U.S. air pollution declined 73 percent from 1970 to 2017, and harmful pollutants that have been linked to ozone and respiratory issues have seen significant declines at the same time that natural gas consumption has increased. (energyindepth.org)
  • The mortality and morbidity rates of patients with Asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) usually increase due to elevated levels of air pollution. (researchgate.net)
  • Highest strength for the model of asthma and COPD related hospital visit was observed when air pollution data is lagged by 7 days (R 2 = 0.21). (researchgate.net)
  • This result show that, asthma and COPD diseases are associated with air pollution and it may take up to 0 to 7 days to manifest the symptom leading to hospital visit. (researchgate.net)
  • High level of air pollution may lead to high number asthma and COPD patient leading to more morbidity as well as mortality effect. (researchgate.net)
  • Government decisions aimed at curbing air pollution are usually taken on ad-hoc basis, primarily due to limited monitoring and limited capacity for analysis of options. (researchgate.net)
  • However, in order to assess the impact of a particular pollution control strategy, it is important to predict pollutant concentration over the entire city in response to the control strategy. (researchgate.net)
  • Read our simple and effective tips for protecting you and your family from the dangers of air pollution. (lung.org)
  • Children and teens face special risks from air pollution. (lung.org)
  • Children face special risks from air pollution because their lungs are growing and because they are so active and breathe in a great deal of air. (lung.org)
  • Children have more respiratory infections than adults, which also seems to increase their susceptibility to air pollution. (lung.org)
  • Several studies have found air pollution linked to harm to children while they are still in the womb. (lung.org)
  • A large study in California found that higher particle pollution levels increased the risk of preterm birth. (lung.org)
  • The Southern California Children's Health study looked at the long-term effects of air pollution on children and teenagers. (lung.org)
  • There is also real-world evidence that reducing air pollution can help protect children. (lung.org)
  • A 2015 follow-up to the Southern California Children's Health study showed that reducing pollution could improve children's health. (lung.org)
  • This study was conducted to investigate the changing trends of AR' s outpatient visits and inhaled allergens, also the possible association between air pollution and AR visits in Chongqing, China. (researchsquare.com)
  • Increasing evidence implicates that environmental factors are more and more important in the pathogenesis of AR, which might explain the more aggressive nature of the symptoms of AR, such as air pollution, lifestyle changes, exposure to new allergens. (researchsquare.com)
  • Among them, air pollution attracts high attention. (researchsquare.com)
  • Air pollution, it is a major and constantly rising hazard in the environment associated with large increases in medical expense and morbidity. (researchsquare.com)
  • Air pollution refers to ozone(O 3 ), nitrogen dioxide(NO 2 ), sulfur dioxide(SO 2 ) and particulate matter(PM), and so on. (researchsquare.com)
  • Most Utahns know the Wasatch Front has struggled for years to reduce local air pollution, such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. (swenergy.org)
  • The Clean Air Fellowships programme goes from strength to strength - nurturing the next generation of air pollution experts. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Five young environmental scientists -from the UK, Kosovo, and North Macedonia are pursuing a master's degree in Air Pollution Management and Control as McCall MacBain Clean Air Fellows. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • young scientists with the tools to understand and unlock the threats of air pollution and climate change. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Designed by academics who are world-leading in their field, the programme identifies individuals who can demonstrate a strong rationale for studying air pollution and can commit to tackling the problem through their career choice after they graduate. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Professor Francis Pope, from the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, is one of the team of experts who established the unique study programme and commented: "The University of Birmingham is passionate about clean air - we're at the forefront of research on the causes and effects of air pollution upon human health across the United Kingdom and across the globe. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Designed by academics who are world-leading in their field, the programme takes an interdisciplinary approach, utilising expertise across departments for a holistic understanding of air pollution and its effects. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • The campus operates state-of-the-art pollution research facilities, which have been commissioned for several seminal air pollution studies. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Albinota Nuredini commented: "North Macedonia has many problems with air pollution, especially in my home city of Kicevo, where coal mining causes health issues. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • I have come to Birmingham to learn more about air pollution before retuning home to work with government and play my part in improving the city's environment. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Bujar Rexhepi commented: "Kosovo is one of the most polluted countries in Europe and the course at Birmingham will help me to understand the key strategies that could be used to reduce air pollution and improve public health outcomes in my homeland. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Thanks to the Fellowship, I plan to shift the focus of my work from assessing health effects to designing sustainable solutions that will reduce air pollution and human exposure to it. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Lucy Stevens, from Northamptonshire, in the UK added: "I picked this course because it's unique and I became passionate about learning how to deal with air pollution when I was studying for my Geography degree at Birmingham and writing dissertation on the relationship between air pollution and meteorology. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • The Fellows will pursue a master's degree in Air Pollution Management and Control and can commit to tackling the problem through their career choice after they graduate. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Below you'll find a variety of helpful resources about air quality for public health professionals - including research, data, tools for tracking the health impact of air pollution, and more. (cdc.gov)
  • Protect yourself from the health effects of air pollution " Future of Personal Health 2022. (cdc.gov)
  • BACKGROUND: Previous studies found exposure to air pollution leads to exacerbations of asthma in paediatric and adult patients and increases asthma-related emergency hospital admissions (AREHA). (bvsalud.org)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Ambient air pollution, within the previous week, was associated with emergency hospital admissions for asthma to public hospitals in adults in Mexico City. (bvsalud.org)
  • 2 May 2018 - Air pollution levels remain dangerously high in many parts of the world, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. (who.int)
  • Updated estimations reveal an alarming death toll of 7 million people every year caused by ambient (outdoor) and household (indoor) air pollution. (who.int)
  • Major sources of air pollution from particulate matter (PM) include the inefficient use of energy by households, industry, the agriculture and transport sectors, and coal-fired power plants. (who.int)
  • In some regions, sand and desert dust, waste burning and deforestation are additional sources of air pollution. (who.int)
  • Air pollution does not recognize borders. (who.int)
  • In addition to the health sector, WHO works with many sectors, including transport and energy, urban planning and rural development to support countries to tackle the escalating air pollution problem. (who.int)
  • Some of the highest ambient air pollution levels are detected in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region with as much as 50% of this pollution coming from natural sources, such as dust storms. (who.int)
  • High ambient air pollution levels are also found in the South-East Asia Region, followed by low- and middle-income cities in Africa and the Western Pacific. (who.int)
  • About half a million premature deaths every year in the Region are attributable to exposure to air pollution. (who.int)
  • Globally, ambient air pollution alone caused some 4.2 million deaths in 2016, including 336 000 in the Region, while household air pollution from cooking and heating with polluting fuels and technologies caused an estimated 3.8 million deaths in the same year, including 213 000 in the Region. (who.int)
  • Recognizing that populations are exposed to air pollution in different settings (e.g. outdoors versus indoor), and that a significant amount of ambient air pollution in some parts of the world is caused by household air pollution 'leaking' to outdoors (and vice versa), WHO made appropriate statistical adjustments to minimize any double counting of deaths due to ambient and household air pollution combined. (who.int)
  • Air pollution is also causing 52% of deaths from communicable diseases such as acute lower respiratory infections. (who.int)
  • More than 4300 cities, including 143 cities from 16 countries of the Region, are now reporting and are included in WHO's air quality database, making this the world's most comprehensive database on ambient air pollution. (who.int)
  • This shows that more countries in the Region are measuring, monitoring and intervening to reduce air pollution than ever before. (who.int)
  • Such an increasing trend in cities recording air pollution data reflects a commitment to air quality monitoring and assessment, as well as corrective actions. (who.int)
  • Its principal focus areas were safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, air pollution and clean energy, chemicals and wastes, climate change, vector control and health in the workplace. (who.int)
  • Meanwhile, air pollution, tobacco smoke and chemicals are driving the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). (who.int)
  • Many of the Living in a healthy environment is an integral human anthropogenic contributors to air pollution are also right, and it is the responsibility of governments to sources of greenhouse gases including CO2 and other provide clean air to their citizens to breathe safely. (who.int)
  • Region may be implicated for exacerbation of this comes from and what emission rates and atmospheric air pollution and climate change dilemma even more concentrations are, and what actions are to be taken severely. (who.int)
  • in order to reduce air pollution and exposure levels. (who.int)
  • Although institutional capacities are limited in this from those in other parts of the world, in part due to the regard, there are still numerous WHO resources available arid nature and high prevalence of natural dust, as well to help countries understand their air pollution problems as the widespread practice of biomass and solid waste and identify priority actions and interventions to protect burning. (who.int)
  • blamed on the transportation sector, energy production, While controlling the natural sources of air pollution industrial emissions, agricultural operations, wastes is perhaps difficult and may need long-term mitigation, open burning practices, and household use of unclean curtailing other man-made sources is relatively feasible fuels for cooking, heating ad lighting (1). (who.int)
  • Fortunately, indoor air tobacco smoke inside the homes, air pollution poses pollution is a problem for which we know the solutions. (who.int)
  • Children, women, older people and outdoor workers, other sources of indoor air pollution such as incense and among other vulnerable groups, are at greater risks as candles burning, should be minimized or even eliminated, they are subjected to higher levels of air pollution. (who.int)
  • The especially in well-insulated living environments with air combined effects of ambient and household air pollution conditioning and restricted ventilation. (who.int)
  • This is largely a result from healthy ambient air quality, countries must address the increased morbidity and mortality attributed to stroke, major sources of air pollution in different contexts and heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, resource settings. (who.int)
  • Cancer-causing pollution of air and water are amenable to intervention by technological and regulatory means. (who.int)
  • Air pollution, both outdoor and indoor, is the most widely investigated and most important contributor to the environmental cancer burden in human populations. (who.int)
  • Air pollution alone was responsible for an estimated 350 167 deaths from lung cancer worldwide in 2017. (who.int)
  • Air pollution can cause problems for many people-but it may be especially harmful in pregnant women. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The chances of NICU admission increased significantly if mothers were exposed to traffic-related air pollution on the day before and the day of delivery. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Air pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. (who.int)
  • Household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities and forest fires are common sources of air pollution. (who.int)
  • Outdoor and indoor air pollution cause respiratory and other diseases, which can be fatal. (who.int)
  • KUALA LUMPUR: The average daily ridership of the various public transports in the country has recorded a 12 per cent increase in total to 638,608 from January to August this year, compared to 570,021 throughout 2016. (thestar.com.my)
  • BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Air pollutant density was lowered in Beijing while its surface water environment also improved in 2016, according to a report released by Beijing Municipal Environment Protection Bureau Friday. (xinhuanet.com)
  • In 2016, Beijing had 198 days with good air quality, an increase of 12 days from 2015. (xinhuanet.com)
  • 172 in 2017 and 197 in 2016. (hindustantimes.com)
  • While emissions of most air pollutants remain on a downward trend, ammonia emissions continued to rise in 2016. (europa.eu)
  • Environmental pressures caused by heavy metal emissions from Europe's large industrial facilities decreased from 2010 to 2016, according to new data from the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR), released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). (europa.eu)
  • In December, one person was awarded subsidiary protection, bringing the total number of positive first-instance decisions by the Asylum Office in 2017 to 14, of which 3 received refugee status and 11 subsidiary protection, in comparison to 2016, when 19 persons were granted refugee status and 23 subsidiary protection. (realmedicinefoundation.org)
  • Having risen in 2014, 2015 and 2016, emissions from Industry fell in 2017 and 2018, due to a drop in emissions from the energy supply sector, NACE 35 (see Figure 1 and Table 1). (cso.ie)
  • Further evidence that cleaner air provides real benefits to children's health came in a 2016 report from the same study exploring changes to 4,602 children's respiratory symptoms such as coughing, congestion and phlegm. (lung.org)
  • On November 2, 2016, Duncan Aviation was chosen as the 2016 Lincoln and Lancaster County Environmental Leadership Award recipient in the Business and Industry category, recognizing the company's efforts to improve the environment and protect public health. (duncanaviation.aero)
  • Although about half of the countries in the Region are under different types of emergencies, 57 additional cities have reported since 2016 to the WHO air quality database. (who.int)
  • The prevalence and incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections increased in South Korea from 2007 to 2016. (cdc.gov)
  • Annual prevalence of NTM infection increased to 39.6 cases/100,000 population in 2016 and annual incidence to 19.0 cases/100,000 population. (cdc.gov)
  • The age- and sex-adjusted annual prevalence of NTM infection increased by more than 5-fold, from 6.7 cases/100,000 population in 2007 to 39.6 cases/100,000 population in 2016 ( Figure 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Health Statistics 2016 ,3 which contains the results of a review by WHO of the status of over 30 health and health-related indicators, and the updated information provided in World Health Statistics 2017 . (who.int)
  • Methods: Air sampling of particulate matter less than 2.5microm in diameter (PM2.5) and particle-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was completed at four fire stations in Spring, 2016. (cdc.gov)
  • Despite a healthy rating, 2019 showed an increase from 2018 (AQI 30) and 2017 (AQI 22). (iqair.com)
  • The Services sector, which includes road and air transport, produced 31% of greenhouse gas emissions by resident units in 2018. (cso.ie)
  • Emissions from the sector increased in each year from 2015 to 2018 inclusive. (cso.ie)
  • The American Lung Associations 2018 "State of the Air" report found some cities in South Carolina earned poorer grades for the nations most widespread air pollutants. (bebemoorecampbell.com)
  • Outdoor air quality awareness, perceptions, and behaviors among U.S. children aged 12-17 years, 2015-2018. (cdc.gov)
  • Densities of other air pollutants including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, PM10, carbon monoxide and ozone all saw year-on-year decreases, said the report. (xinhuanet.com)
  • Both acute and long-term exposure to elevated levels of ozone in air are associated with negative health effects ranging from increased morbidity and mortality due to respiratory and cardiovascular disease (Crouse et al. (cdc.gov)
  • Overall efforts to reduce the use of chemicals harming the ozone layer across the European Union continued in 2017 and the EU has already achieved its goals on the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol, according to the latest data released today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). (europa.eu)
  • The strongest association between a pollutant and emphysema was seen with exposure to ozone, which was the only pollutant associated with an additional decline in lung function. (cnn.com)
  • The results suggest that air temperature can significantly affect the diurnal concentration of pollutants, which involves photochemical reactions in their formation, such as ozone and carbon monoxide. (ui.ac.id)
  • Clean Air Carolina is working to improve North Carolina's monitoring of ozone and to promote policies that would reduce the emissions contributing to ozone production. (bebemoorecampbell.com)
  • AQI: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101 - 150) Although general public is not likely to be affected at this AQI range, people with lung disease, older adults and children are at a greater risk from exposure to ozone, whereas persons with heart and lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from the presence of particles in the air. (bebemoorecampbell.com)
  • 10 Additionally, the SIP addresses precursors for ozone formation, but does not evaluate specific releases of toxic air pollutants that individually may be of health concern. (ny.gov)
  • Scientists followed 500 Yale University students and determined that living just four years in a region with high levels of ozone and related co-pollutants was associated with diminished lung function and frequent reports of respiratory symptoms. (lung.org)
  • Simply, one of the major air pollutants, ozone, is formed in the air as a secondary pollutant. (yesmagazine.org)
  • In our study we examined the evolution of air quality in Canada from the 1970s onwards, using Environment Canada's data on ambient concentrations (basically the actual amount in the air) of various conventional air pollutants-primarily, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and ground-level ozone. (fraserinstitute.org)
  • There short-lived climate pollutants, such as Ozone and black are numerous options available to national governments carbon, which greatly contribute to the climate change and local authorities on know-how to support actions to phenomenon and its adverse effects on human health. (who.int)
  • Jacksonville air quality averaged an Air Quality Index (AQI) rating of 37 ("good") in 2019. (iqair.com)
  • Between 2017 and 2019, participants collected weekly UFP concentrations by sampling for 3 h a day in their home, school, and during transit. (cdc.gov)
  • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: Smog hangs over the city on a day rated as having 'moderate' air quality in downtown Los Angeles, on June 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (cnn.com)
  • In 2019, the Maldives' National Action Plan on Air Pollutants was launched , aligning it with existing plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and outlining 28 mitigation measures across 3 priority source sectors: waste, electricity generation, and transport. (ccacoalition.org)
  • METHODS: AREHAs and levels of air pollutants (PM10, PM2.5 and NO2) were obtained from Mexico City for the period 2017-2019. (bvsalud.org)
  • Acute exposure to elevated levels of PM2.5 can lead to irritation of eyes, nose, throat and lungs , and increases relative risk of acute cardiovascular events including admission to a hospital for stoke (Rajagopalan et al. (cdc.gov)
  • Using statistical models to analyse the data, the researchers found that increases in traffic related air pollutants -- especially PM2.5 -- were associated with 2% to 6% increased odds of low birth weight and 1% to 3% increased odds of being small for gestational age, even after taking account of road traffic noise. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Among the pollutants, PM10 and PM2.5 are positively associated with asthma and COPD disease indicated by their positive coefficients in this model. (researchgate.net)
  • RESULTS: There was a positive association between AREHA and PM10, PM2.5 and NO2 in adults, which remained after mutual adjustment for these pollutants. (bvsalud.org)
  • The relative risk (RR) of admission in adults increased by 3% (95% CI 1% to 4%) for a 10 µg/m3 increase in PM10, 1% (0.03% to 3%) for a 5 µg/m3 increase in PM2.5 and by 1% (0.06% to 2%) for a 5 µg/m3 increase in NO2. (bvsalud.org)
  • In contrast, in young children, AREHAs were negatively associated with PM10 after adjustment for NO2 (RR 0.97 (0.95 to 0.99) for a 10 µg/m3 and with NO2 after adjustment for PM10 and PM2.5 (RR 0.98 (0.96 to 0.99) and 0.97 (0.96 to 0.99), respectively, for a 5 µg/m3 increase in NO2). (bvsalud.org)
  • PM2.5 includes pollutants, such as sulfate, nitrates and black carbon, posing the greatest risks to human health. (who.int)
  • NYSDEC also is charged with developing State Implementation Plans (SIP) to set out control strategies to reduce criteria air pollutant concentrations in areas exceeding the NAAQS. (ny.gov)
  • People exposed to toxic air pollutants at sufficient concentrations and durations may have an increased chance of developing cancer or experiencing other serious health effects. (ny.gov)
  • No correlations were found between AR visits and pollutants, while mono-mite-sensitized AR visits were significantly correlated with the concentrations of atmospheric SO 2 , PM 10 and PM 2.5 . (researchsquare.com)
  • In fact, in the mid-1970s, more than 60 per cent of stations across the country recorded concentrations exceeding the air quality standards, but this number fell to only three per cent in 2015. (fraserinstitute.org)
  • The rooms in which hookahs were smoked showed the highest concentrations for all pollutants. (who.int)
  • According to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis, published today, setting strict but realistic emission limits for the power sector could cut emissions of key pollutants by 79-91 % by 2030. (europa.eu)
  • The research shows how light-duty plug-in electric vehicles can reduce emissions of key pollutants compared to new gasoline-fueled vehicles. (swenergy.org)
  • An increasing amount of evidence suggests ultrafine particles (UFPs) are linked to adverse health effects, especially in those with chronic conditions such as asthma, due to their small size and physicochemical characteristics. (cdc.gov)
  • WHO estimates that around 7 million people (including 493 00 in the Region) die every year from exposure to fine particles in polluted air that penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, causing diseases such as stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and respiratory infections, including pneumonia. (who.int)
  • Air & Environment 2023 - Particles takes us on a journey among particles so small that they are invisible but that have huge socio-economic costs every year, primarily through the adverse health effects that they cause. (lu.se)
  • Particles, together with several other air pollutants, are monitored in regional and urban background within the framework of the Swedish EPA's national environmental monitoring programme for air. (lu.se)
  • Swedish municipalities are responsible for assessing whether the environmental quality standards for air, including particles, are met. (lu.se)
  • Wildfire smoke can affect people even if they are not near the fire source, due to exposure to particles of PM 2.5 , which are inhalable air pollutants with aerodynamic diameter ≤2.5 microns. (cdc.gov)
  • Improving technology, more efficient operations, better airports and market-based measures have not been enough to mitigate the aviation sector's growing impacts on the environment, climate and people's health. (europa.eu)
  • Irrespective whether cruise or container ships, ferries, or yachts - these ships gather a broad range of fuming smokestacks, which emit a great deal of air pollutants causing damage to our climate, environment and health. (birdlifemalta.org)
  • This is because of the dire and far-reaching health impacts of climate change related to increased temperatures, extreme weather, reduced air quality, and vector-borne diseases. (terrapinbrightgreen.com)
  • The importance of land-atmosphere biophysical interactions for regional climate and terrestrial ecosystem change - Improved understanding to inform Swedish national climate action. (lu.se)
  • The synthesis aims to lay the foundation for an improved understanding of the biophysical influence of land-use and land-cover changes on regional climate and terrestrial ecosystem change in Sweden, and to outline a roadmap for developing tools that support the formulation of policies and decision-making by policymakers, taking these potentially significant effects into account. (lu.se)
  • The work on this synthesis is supported by the FORMAS Research Council (grant number 2017-01895) as part of the National Research Programme on Climate. (lu.se)
  • Climate change is increasing the vulnerability of many forests to wildfires and is also projected to increase the frequency of wildfires in certain regions of the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • An unintended but just as useful deployment of this technology could help us better understand how pollutants and air quality affects our breathing. (geardiary.com)
  • As people age, their bodies may be less capable of handling the effects of environmental hazards, such as poor air quality. (nih.gov)
  • Environmental engineer Arun Kakkar said, "The improved quality is under moderate category due to the closure of vehicles and non-plying of vehicles. (hindustantimes.com)
  • The researchers say their findings are applicable to other UK and European cities and call for environmental health policies to improve air quality in urban areas. (sciencedaily.com)
  • With the annual number of births projected to continue increasing in London, the absolute health burden will increase at the population level, unless air quality in London improves," they conclude. (sciencedaily.com)
  • They point to Beijing, where air quality levels were improved during the 2008 Olympics, as an example of what can be achieved with coordinated action -- and say the challenge "is to maintain reductions in the longer term through combinations of national and local authority action, particularly around reducing congestion and implementing interventions to tackle diesel combustion emissions in urban areas. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Get a monitor and contributor to air quality data in your city. (iqair.com)
  • What is the current air quality in Jacksonville? (iqair.com)
  • Is Jacksonville's air quality unhealthy? (iqair.com)
  • Annual averages are only a single indicator of a city's air quality. (iqair.com)
  • By both annual and daily measures for criteria pollutants monitored by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Jacksonville air quality is relatively clean. (iqair.com)
  • Indoor pollutants are increasingly recognized as affecting overall health, but studies also link indoor air quality to cognitive function and mood. (triplepundit.com)
  • Ventilation is a leading strategy for boosting indoor air quality, but its importance is often overlooked. (triplepundit.com)
  • In response, the healthy building movement is addressing issues such as indoor air quality and other aspects of the indoor environment. (triplepundit.com)
  • Unlike in the 1980s, ventilation solutions exist that both dramatically improve indoor air quality and save energy. (triplepundit.com)
  • The plan improves air quality, delivers widespread health benefits and reduces home electricity bills, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. (senate.gov)
  • The improved air quality will enhance your vigour. (presbycan.ca)
  • Today, many sustainability standards include indoor air quality measurements, advanced lighting criteria, and post occupancy studies to address health more comprehensively. (terrapinbrightgreen.com)
  • We can't be improving respiratory health by providing excellent indoor air quality while ignoring the vast amounts of outdoor pollutants that people breathe when they leave their building. (terrapinbrightgreen.com)
  • Major reductions in vehicular traffic arising from the coronavirus crisis have led to welcome improvements in air quality in Ireland and across Europe. (antaisce.org)
  • Earlier this year, the UK unveiled a sweeping air quality plan that includes plans to cut ammonia emissions from agriculture by 16% by 2030. (antaisce.org)
  • At the same time, roughly 40% of the population resides in the dense capital of Malé, an area of 2.2 square miles, where poor urban air quality is a growing concern to public health, derived from incomplete combustion in shipping, transport, the open burning of waste and construction. (ccacoalition.org)
  • Many studies have shown the relationship between meteorological elements and air quality. (ui.ac.id)
  • This study seeks to define the relationship between meteorological variables and the diurnal pattern of three pollutants that contributes to the so-called Indeks Standard Pencemar Udara (ISPU), similar to the Air Quality Index (AQI), in a remote area in Bukit Kototabang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (ui.ac.id)
  • It also shows the potential for worse air quality during the low rainfall. (ui.ac.id)
  • Poor outdoor air quality leads to increases in illness and death. (ny.gov)
  • People with underlying respiratory disease, including asthma or cardiovascular disease, are particularly at risk due to poor air quality. (ny.gov)
  • Due to the efforts of the federal government and the State agencies that control air releases through regulations and permitting, the air quality in New York has greatly improved over the last 40 years. (ny.gov)
  • A SIP evaluates the current air quality status and projects through model forecasts the effect of control measures needed to reach attainment. (ny.gov)
  • As the air quality in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is very poor, respiratory diseases, including asthma and COPD, pose threat to city-dwellers. (researchgate.net)
  • In this study, we investigated the association between air quality of Dhaka recorded at Continuous Air Quality Monitoring Station (CAMS) in Darussalam, Dhaka and hospital visits due to asthma and COPD in National Asthma Centre of National Institute of Diseases of the Chest and Hospital, Dhaka. (researchgate.net)
  • Dhaka city with a population density of around 20,000 per square kilometer faces the risk of large adverse health impacts due to poor air quality. (researchgate.net)
  • As the researchers noted, their study suggested that "all children have the potential to benefit from improvements in air quality. (lung.org)
  • Trees were chosen to improve air quality and filter airborne pollutants. (missoulaartmuseum.org)
  • The park improves water and soil quality with its healthy trees and foliage and features best practices in growing trees in the urban environment. (missoulaartmuseum.org)
  • According to Environmental Protection Agency , 96 percent of homes are victim to at least one type of indoor air quality (IAQ) issue. (electronichouse.com)
  • Here's where an indoor air quality monitor can help. (electronichouse.com)
  • Many early models of indoor air quality monitors were designed for use by professionals, who would use the information to specify to homeowners certain products like air purifiers, air cleaners, and ventilation systems that could remedy the problem. (electronichouse.com)
  • More recently, manufacturers have designed indoor air quality monitors for use by consumers. (electronichouse.com)
  • You can move the indoor air quality monitor room to room to find out where the bad air exists. (electronichouse.com)
  • The fan for the central HVAC system kicks on with the IQAir and starts purifying the air, bringing the quality of the air below the threshold. (electronichouse.com)
  • Then, air quality data were acquired from the Chongqing Municipal Environmental Protection Monitoring Center. (researchsquare.com)
  • Salt Lake City, UT (Jan. 25, 2017) - A new report shows electric vehicles - both plug-in hybrids and fubattery-powered cars - will substantially help improve air quality along the Utah Wasatch Front. (swenergy.org)
  • This joint report highlights that the integration of electric vehicles can further contribute to realizing an ever-more resilient transportation sector, vibrant economy, and improved air quality along our active Wasatch Front corridor. (swenergy.org)
  • The air quality benefits will grow because the electricity mix for the region is also expected to become cleaner over time," Mr. Salisbury said. (swenergy.org)
  • The successful first year of the McCall MacBain Clean Air Fellowship demonstrates the impact of this investment, with all three students returning to their hometowns to improve the air quality in their communities. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • The data enabled us to examine individual monitoring stations across Canada over time and to calculate the percentage of stations with readings exceeding the most stringent air quality standards. (fraserinstitute.org)
  • As shown in the chart below, the percentage of stations with readings exceeding the air quality standard for sulphur dioxide-a pollutant largely associated with oil and coal combustion-plummeted substantially in Canada. (fraserinstitute.org)
  • A similar trend was found when examining stations against the air quality standard for nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide, pollutants linked to automobiles. (fraserinstitute.org)
  • In the mid-1970s, 54 per cent of stations across Canada reported readings out of compliance with the annual air quality standard for nitrogen dioxide. (fraserinstitute.org)
  • Again, in the mid-1970s, 84 per cent of stations had carbon monoxide readings exceeding the air quality standard. (fraserinstitute.org)
  • However, since 1999, all stations across Canada-with the exception of one in New Brunswick in 2011-recorded values conforming to the air quality standard. (fraserinstitute.org)
  • Simply put, the evidence shows that air quality has improved dramatically in Canada despite significant growth in GDP, population, energy use and motor fuel consumption. (fraserinstitute.org)
  • It also undermines the common assumption that we should cut energy consumption for the benefit of the environment-we have seen that energy use and air quality can grow together. (fraserinstitute.org)
  • Use these links to find the latest data on air quality - and learn about data collection methods. (cdc.gov)
  • Use these links to get live updates about air quality. (cdc.gov)
  • Use these tools to help you stay up to date about the health impact of air quality. (cdc.gov)
  • You can also share this podcast with tips for avoiding the harmful health effects of poor air quality. (cdc.gov)
  • Below you'll find research on air quality and its health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • Communication channels for receiving air quality alerts among adults in the United States " Preventive Medicine Reports 2022. (cdc.gov)
  • "Air Quality Index and air quality awareness among adults in the United States" Environmental Research 2020. (cdc.gov)
  • Mirabelli MC , Boehmer TK, Damon SA, Sircar KD , Wall HK, Yip FY, Zahran HS, Garbe, PL . " Air Quality Awareness Among U.S. Adults With Respiratory and Heart Disease . (cdc.gov)
  • A project to develop practical and economic engineering controls, guidelines, and translational solutions for improving the quality and quantity of airflow in large-opening stone mines. (cdc.gov)
  • Many of the world's megacities exceed WHO's guideline levels for air quality by more than 5 times, representing a major risk to people's health. (who.int)
  • Air quality can also be influenced by natural elements such as geographic, meteorological and seasonal factors. (who.int)
  • Improving air quality demands sustained and coordinated governmental actions at all levels. (who.int)
  • The WHO database builds mainly on well-established, public air quality monitoring systems as a certified source of reliable data in different parts of the world. (who.int)
  • Most of this increase has occurred in high-income countries, but we are certain to see similar scale-ups of air quality monitoring and early warning worldwide. (who.int)
  • Mandil A. Air quality and health impacts in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: an eye on COVID-19. (who.int)
  • Air quality is intimately linked to human activities, standards in almost all countries of the Region (4). (who.int)
  • RESULTS: Hookah and cigarette smoking impaired home air quality. (who.int)
  • This pilot study aimed to describe air quality within a few fire stations in and around Boston, Massachusetts, and to investigate physical and organizational factors that may influence levels of contaminants in stations. (cdc.gov)
  • Researchers looked at air quality data in the area where each birth occurred and when the exposure to polluted air happened, for example, the week before delivery, the day before delivery, and the day of delivery. (medlineplus.gov)
  • For now, pregnant women may want to limit their time outdoors during air quality advisories near the end of pregnancy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Wildfires produce high volumes of smoke each year, leading to unhealthy air quality levels, sometimes hundreds of miles away from the fire. (cdc.gov)
  • Counseling patients on protective measures, including being aware of current and predicted air quality levels, staying indoors, using air filtration , and using properly fitted N95 respirators when outdoors is also important for mitigating adverse effects. (cdc.gov)
  • Staying aware of current and predicted local air quality conditions using AirNow or other tools. (cdc.gov)
  • Going to a designated cleaner air shelter (such as a school gymnasium, buildings at public fairgrounds, or a civic auditorium) during times of poor air quality. (cdc.gov)
  • New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. (who.int)
  • More than 90% of the All countries where many people still cook using biomass people living in our urban areas are exposed to air and other dirty fuels, such as kerosene, can develop pollutants levels that exceed World Health Organization programmes to improve access to clean energy sources, (WHO) guideline limits for health protection (2). (who.int)
  • Most of the world's population is exposed to highly polluted air conditions exceeding the WHO limits, causing various human diseases that lead towards increased morbidity as well as mortality. (mdpi.com)
  • Medical conditions, such as coronary heart disease, mental health issues, and substance use disorder, may be identified later, leading to increases in patient morbidity and mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • Increased emergency department visits for respiratory and cardiovascular conditions can occur during the days immediately following wildfire smoke exposure, with increases in associated morbidity and mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • The significant correlation between mono-mite-sensitized AR visits and concentration of SO 2 , PM 10 and PM 2.5 supports opinion about an influence of atmospheric pollutants on mite induced immune response in AR. (researchsquare.com)
  • Compared to 1970, our nation's air is much cleaner and safer today, but we still can and must do better for the health of the American people. (senate.gov)
  • Since 1970, aggregate emissions of common air pollutants have dropped by 73 percent, while the U.S. gross domestic product has grown by 253 percent. (senate.gov)
  • of 1970 - legislation that mandated a reduction in air pollutants from factories, power plants and cars - not only improved Americans' health, but seems to have made us more productive and richer in the long run. (journalistsresource.org)
  • Inadequate ventilation, elevated levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), and indoor pollutants can hinder one's ability to focus , concentrate and respond to crises. (triplepundit.com)
  • People who work in well-ventilated offices with below-average levels of indoor pollutants and CO2 have significantly higher cognitive functioning scores - in crucial areas such as responding to a crisis or developing strategy - than those who work in offices with typical levels," the researchers led by Joseph Allen wrote in their study. (triplepundit.com)
  • Designed to sit in a common area of the home-like the kitchen, bedroom, and family room-it constantly monitors the conditions of the indoor air. (electronichouse.com)
  • Of course, who wants to continually pull up an app to make sure nothing is polluting the indoor air? (electronichouse.com)
  • Joseph G, Schramm PJ, Vaidyanathan A, Breysse P, Goodwin B. " Evidence on the Use of Indoor Air Filtration as an Intervention for Wildfire Smoke Pollutant Exposure [PDF - 3.61 MB] " BRACE Technical Report Series 2020. (cdc.gov)
  • This document presents WHO guidelines for the protection of public health from health risks due to a number of chemicals commonly present in indoor air. (bvsalud.org)
  • We consider the growth of the aviation sector, as well as environmental factors such as noise exposure and emissions, which have both increased significantly over the last 20 years. (europeanfinancialreview.com)
  • In China, the prevalence of AR and profiles of AR-related comorbidities were significantly increased. (researchsquare.com)
  • Moving to Grand Junction, they argue, will make it more difficult for constituents to reach the BLM, prevent the agency from being part of decisions in the capital, and increase costs significantly. (cityweekly.net)
  • In 2017 for instance, the EPA recorded a 2% increase in ammonia emissions, and projects these to continue to climb to at least 2030 [5]. (antaisce.org)
  • From removing carbon dioxide and pollutants from the air, intercepting rainfall and increasing property values, California's 173.2 million city trees provide ecosystem services valued at $8.3 billion a year. (earthscape.org)
  • Many cities, in recent years, have initiated tree planting campaigns to offset carbon dioxide emissions and improve urban microclimates. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Apart from being a health hazard to farmers, their families and other rural dwellers, ammonia emissions account for around 50% of the total health impacts of polluted air in urban areas as well [2]. (antaisce.org)
  • These stationary sources were responsible for an estimated $615 billion in health impacts in 2017. (rmi.org)
  • If the $615 billion attributed to 2017 health impacts from these sources were distributed across the US population, every American would get a check for nearly $2,000. (rmi.org)
  • In 2017, the health impacts of gas surpassed coal in at least 19 states plus D.C. in nearly every stationary sector except electricity generation. (rmi.org)
  • Updated data reported by industry shows the European Union's goal to phase-down the use of fluorinated greenhouse-gases (F-gases) remained on track in 2017, according to the latest annual update published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). (europa.eu)
  • Greenhouse gas emissions produced by Finnish residents and other emissions into air not included in greenhouse gases decreased in 2017. (tilastokeskus.fi)
  • This was the first time air pollutant reductions had been quantified for measures originally developed to reduce greenhouse gases in the country. (ccacoalition.org)
  • The most significant reduction in emissions of air impurities was seen in sulphur dioxide emissions, which decreased by nearly ten per cent. (tilastokeskus.fi)
  • Of the emissions of air pollutants, nitrogen dioxide emissions decreased most, by seven per cent, and sulphur dioxide emissions, by six per cent. (tilastokeskus.fi)
  • Other emissions into air except for ammonia emissions and sulphur dioxide emissions grew from the previous year. (tilastokeskus.fi)
  • Update November 26, 2023: M's back is improved. (presbycan.ca)
  • The area of Obrenovac is considered to be polluted, with air, water, and earth pollutants coming from a nearby thermal power plant, causing an increase in the number of local residents suffering from respiratory tract infections and obstructive lung diseases like bronchitis and asthma. (realmedicinefoundation.org)
  • Some evidence also shows that ongoing long-term exposure to these pollutants is also associated with the increasing rates of asthma development. (ny.gov)
  • Monitor healthcare capacity closely and plan for a possible increase in patient visits due to asthma, COPD, and metabolic and cardiovascular disease exacerbations. (cdc.gov)
  • It's colorless and it comes from the photochemical transformation that occurs when pollutants interact with sunlight. (cnn.com)
  • 2017-2021), adopted by the Sixty-seventh WHO Regional Committee for Africa, aimed to advance the agenda of the Libreville Declaration. (who.int)
  • This updated regional strategy builds on the results of the previous strategy (2017-2021) adopted by the Sixty-seventh Regional Committee (AFR/RC67/6)6 and provides guidance and support to Member States on addressing health and environment linkages through the implementation of the Libreville Declaration. (who.int)
  • Scientists were able to show a decline in lung function with a spirometry, a simple test that measures how much air you can breathe out in one forced breath. (cnn.com)
  • The message is clear: to improve health outcomes, we must stop burning fuels in buildings. (rmi.org)
  • The big picture is that as the health impact of coal declined, the relative influence of gas and other dirty fuels has increased. (rmi.org)
  • The extension of suburbs from US urban centers has increased dependence on automobiles, resulting in the production of air pollutants and contributing to respiratory problems in people of all ages. (bard.edu)
  • Drinking-water, or water used for agricultural or recreational activities, can be polluted by naturally occurring carcinogenic contaminants, such as arsenic, or by anthropogenic pollutants, including chlorinated agents, perfluorinated alkylated substances, and metals. (who.int)
  • Appropriates funds to new programs and project types within existing programs including community air monitoring, methane detecting satellites, lower-emission boats, methane reduction, organic waste, sea level rise, and for the California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program administered by CEC. (ca.gov)
  • As the pollutant level can be higher during the dry season compared to the rainy season, efforts to reduce the pollutant emission during the dry season, like forest and land fires, need to gain more attention. (ui.ac.id)
  • As a result, our nation has gained cleaner and healthier air all while growing the economy. (senate.gov)
  • Being born into a world with cleaner air seems to make people more successful, a new paper finds. (journalistsresource.org)
  • that children living in regions with cleaner air earn higher school test scores, the authors note a number of important caveats. (journalistsresource.org)
  • The findings suggest that "the benefits of cleaner air in utero and in early life may also operate through channels that affect adult outcomes beyond education, such as health and non-cognitive ability. (journalistsresource.org)
  • They compared the children who had been part of their earlier studies to a new group of 863 children living in the same area, but growing up between 2007 and 2011, when the air in Southern California was much cleaner. (lung.org)
  • Children growing up in the cleaner air had much greater lung function growth, a benefit that may help them throughout their lives. (lung.org)
  • So an EV purchased in 2017 will also become cleaner every year that it is on the road. (swenergy.org)
  • Using a portable air cleaner or creating a cleaner air room in the home . (cdc.gov)
  • NIEHS research uses state-of-the-art science and technology to investigate the interplay between environmental exposures, human biology, genetics, and common diseases to help prevent disease and improve human health. (nih.gov)
  • Find out about the exciting discoveries being made by NIEHS and NIEHS-supported researchers that are helping to improve health and save lives. (nih.gov)
  • Moreover, scientists have concerns regarding the health effects of the noise produced by aircraft, since some studies indicate that noise exposure is linked to an increased level of stress. (europeanfinancialreview.com)
  • Expenditures on air purification and costs spent on the related health issues are rapidly increasing. (mdpi.com)
  • Toxic air pollutants, also known as hazardous air pollutants, are those pollutants known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health effects, such as reproductive effects, birth defects, or adverse environmental effects. (ny.gov)
  • CONCLUSIONS: The COVID-19 pandemic has indirect consequences, such as relative increases in EMS activations for cardiac events and opioid use/overdose, possibly linked to disruptions is healthcare access and health-seeking behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • More than 50% of air pollutants were reported public health and the surrounding environment in which to come from natural sources, while the other half is we live. (who.int)
  • CDC analyzed state-specific Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data from 2017, which indicated that, overall among U.S. adults, 6.2% (age-adjusted) reported having been told by a health care professional that they had COPD. (cdc.gov)
  • National Institutes of Health researchers found that pregnant women who are exposed to certain air pollutants may be more likely to have babies admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Protecting and improving the health of children is of fundamental importance. (who.int)
  • Over the past several decades, we have seen dramatic progress in improving the health and reducing the mortality rate of young children. (who.int)
  • However, a great deal of work remains to further improve the health outcomes for children. (who.int)
  • From example, she said, from 1980 to 2017, total emissions of six major air pollutants were reduced by 67% thanks to U.S. laws and regulations. (chqdaily.com)
  • The major expansion of Ireland's dairy herd has been accompanied by steady increases, year on year, in total ammonia emissions since 2011. (antaisce.org)
  • The report found that plug-in EVs can help cut the major pollutants in places that EPA has listed as "non-attainment" areas: Box Elder County, Cache County, Davis County, Salt Lake County, Tooele County, Utah County, and Weber County. (swenergy.org)
  • Globally, 1.05 (95% Confidence Interval: 0.74-1.36) million deaths were avoidable in 2017 by eliminating fossil-fuel combustion (27.3% of the total PM 2.5 burden), with coal contributing to over half. (nature.com)
  • We have voluntarily chosen to apply the most stringent approach to controlling hazardous air emissions, applying maximum achievable control technology to our operations. (duncanaviation.aero)
  • Overall age-adjusted prevalence of COPD was 6.2% in 2017 and was higher among women, older adults, and American Indians/Alaska Natives. (cdc.gov)
  • Moreover, Teagasc is now pushing a change in nitrogen fertiliser type that increases ammonia emissions and does nothing to cut methane [10]. (antaisce.org)
  • Studies have shown that trees reduce pollutants in the air, and even the mere sight of trees and the availability of green spaces in cities can decrease stress. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Outdoor spaces with trees and public art discourage crime and violence, promote community-building, and reduce stress, help businesses thrive, and increase property values. (missoulaartmuseum.org)
  • A project to reduce respirable silica dust exposure in surface mines through improved understanding of dust generation and transport, improvement of current control technologies, and development of new control technologies. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition to exposure from breathing air toxics, some toxic air pollutants, such as mercury can deposit onto soils or surface waters, where they are taken up by plants and ingested by animals and are eventually magnified up through the food chain. (ny.gov)
  • Methods We analyzed all the skin prick test results from patients diagnosed as AR in Departments of Otolaryngology of the first affiliated hospital of Chongqing Medical University during 2008 to 2017. (researchsquare.com)
  • However, the rate of mono-specific sensitization to dust mite allergen was on the increase, especially in patients of 20-39 y. (researchsquare.com)
  • Although the number of patients with NTM infection has increased in South Korea ( 2 ), representative nationwide population-based epidemiologic data on the extent and distribution of NTM infection are lacking. (cdc.gov)
  • Because of improved treatment and life expectancy, about 56% of patients in the US with CF are adults. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Using a CT scan, researchers were able to see that that exposure to each of the pollutants was associated with the development of emphysema, a lung condition that causes shortness of breath, and is usually associated with cigarette smoking. (cnn.com)
  • Expedited shipping means your packages may not be as consolidated as they could be, leading to more cars and trucks required to deliver them, and an increase in packaging waste, which researchers have found is adding more congestion to our cities, pollutants to our air, and cardboard to our landfills. (washington.edu)
  • Tracking 1,759 children who were between ages 10 and 18 from 1993 to 2001, researchers found that those who grew up in more polluted areas face the increased risk of having reduced lung growth, which may never recover to their full capacity. (lung.org)
  • Birmingham has over 100 researchers studying clean air from across its five colleges. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • These programs are popular for a reason: Not only do trees improve the city's appearance, but they also mitigate the urban heat island effect - the tendency for dense cities to be hotter than surrounding areas. (discovermagazine.com)