EPA objects to air pollution permit for Alabama coal plant
For the second time this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formally objected to an air pollution permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, sending it back to the state for revisions and more detailed explanations on how the existing permit will ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and other environmental […]
Valley Air board OKs pilot program to provide air purifiers to some residents
(KERO) — The Valley Air District Governing Board approved a pilot program which will provide air purifiers to residents in disadvantaged communities. The Clean Air Rooms program will have about 1,500 free residential air purifier units with one additional replacement filter. The district said the goal of the program is to lessen the health effects of wildfire […]
LACRPC Requests Public Comments on Air Quality
Jun. 24—LIMA — Lima/Allen County Regional Planning Commission is a voluntary association of delegates interested in understanding and addressing the needs of Allen County. The LACRPC has established a plan known as the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. It includes a list of 137 projects, resulting in over $238.5 million in infrastructure investment. These projects […]
Letter to the editor: Are landlords required to supply working air conditioning (AC)?
Question: Are residential landlords required to supply working air conditioning (AC) in each habitable unit? Answer: No, air conditioning is not required for a property to be considered habitable — but proposed legislation in 2022 may change that. It’s getting hot in here Every summer, California’s dangerously hot temperatures lead to discomfort, hospitalizations and even […]
Fact Check: Ninety-nine percent of cancers are caused by parabens found in cosmetics.
Context: A Facebook post claims that “99 percent of cancer is caused by parabens (toxins) found in most beauty products, skin products & home fragrances… ” The user shares a video showing how an air purifier reacts to deodorant and air freshener sprays. However, the user does not present any reliable evidence to back the […]
NJ Clean air, climate justice activists lead June 23 rally in Trenton
By some measures, New Jersey is making serious moves to tackle the climate crisis. The long-awaited offshore wind investments are coming together, the state’s environmental justice law has attracted national attention and last year, Gov. Phil Murphy issued an executive order calling for a 50% reduction in climate pollution — from 2006 levels — in […]
Keeping up to date on air quality advised ahead of season – Times-Standard
Being “air aware” is important as smoke exposure might affect many across Humboldt County and the North Coast during the wildfire season. As exposure to wildfire smoke poses potential threats to human health, especially groups with vulnerable conditions, Colorado State assistant professor of environmental and radiological health sciences assistant professor Sheryl Magzamen encourages residents to […]
What to know about air quality, health in south Fresno
If you live on the south side of Fresno, you are likely exposed to multiple sources of air pollution that can harm your health — and the hot summer days can increase the risk. Frequent coughing and congestion, chronic illnesses like asthma, and even premature death are associated with the kind of air pollution residents […]
Pa. shouldn’t miss unique opportunity to improve Lehigh Gorge, other state parks | Opinion
By Paul Fogal State lawmakers in Harrisburg this month are crafting next year’s state budget, and they are searching for ways to invest in our quality of life and show a return for taxpayers. I believe they should look outdoors for the answer. This year, lawmakers have an historic opportunity to invest in our state […]
Blue denim, the death of the dinosaurs, and 8 other things you didn’t know fungi played a role in
Most of us know far more about animals, plants and even bacteria than we do about fungi. But this kingdom of life contains a wide array of species – far more than just the mushrooms we eat and the moulds that grow on our food. In fact, they’re around us all the time, even playing […]