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indiatoday.intoday.inscience15 days ago
Israeli Airstrikes on Tehran Oil Facilities Released 29,800 Tonnes of Sulphur Dioxide
Satellite data show the 7 March strikes produced a plume spanning 300,000 square kilometres that crossed several Asian countries. The emissions reached levels that can affect respiratory health.
The Guardianscience29 days ago
Trump Administration Moves to Rescind 2024 Ethylene Oxide Emission Rules
The administration plans to rescind regulations issued in 2024 that required cuts of about 90 percent in emissions of ethylene oxide, a chemical used to sterilize medical devices. Recent research found the gas is about 60 times more carcinogenic than previously estimated in 2006.
theepochtimes.comscience29 days ago
Australian Study Finds Association Between Air Pollution Levels and Cardio-Respiratory Hospitalisations
A study released on 2026-05-11 found higher exposure to PM2.5 and NO2 consistently linked with increased cardio-respiratory hospitalisations. Researchers from five Australian universities examined 2016 pollution estimates and 2016-2017 hospital data from 1,155 public health areas…
science30 days ago
Coal Power Plants Released 9 Percent More Mercury in 2025
Coal-burning power plants in the United States released more than 4,800 pounds of mercury last year, a roughly 9 percent increase from 2024 that reversed a yearslong decline. The rise coincided with higher power demand and policy changes by the Trump administration that encourage…
Gristscience46 days ago
American Lung Association Report: 46% of U.S. Children in Areas Failing at Least One Air Quality Measure
The American Lung Association's 27th annual air quality report, released Wednesday, shows that 33.5 million children in the U.S. live in areas failing at least one pollution measure. The analysis covers data from 2022 to 2024 and highlights risks to children's health. Grist repor…
theconversation.comworld48 days ago
American Lung Association Report Finds 152 Million Americans Exposed to Unhealthy Air Pollution
A new report from the American Lung Association indicates that nearly half of Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. The findings highlight disparities affecting people of color and children. Recommendations include limiting outdoor activiti…
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medium.comworld48 days agoUpdated
Earth Day 2026 Focuses on Individual Actions Amid Air Pollution Concerns
Earth Day 2026, observed on April 22, emphasizes the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet,' highlighting the role of individual and community efforts in environmental protection. Multiple sources reported local events in cities like Pittsburgh, while a new American Lung Association repor…
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