Smoke Advisory Issued After Fort Ord Burn Nov 18, 2009
The Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District said that smoke impacts were detected at ground level in areas along the Highway 68 corridaor, San benancio Canyon and Toro Park. The Army completed thee burn of Burn Unit 19 at about noon on Monday. (KSBW 8, CA)
California ranks 23rd on health survey Nov 18, 2009
2 cases per 100,000 population, high rates of air pollution, which contributes to many health problems, ranking 47th-worst, and high rate of uninsured in the population, 44th or 18. 4 percent. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Monsoon Model Indicates Potential For Abrupt Transitions Nov 18, 2009
High air pollution could lead to the disruption, researchers of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Online Early Edition ... If irradiation falls below the critical value, for instance due to high air pollution, no conventional monsoon can develop. (Science Daily)
Colorado gets a checkup Nov 18, 2009
Colorado fared well for its low levels of air pollution (No. 8 among the states), a low rate of preventable hospitalization (No. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Powerful new world alliance of global health researchers announce landmark pact on priorities Nov 17, 2009
5 million deaths per year are attributed to hypertension, tobacco and indoor air pollution from cooking stoves, representing almost one-third of the 35 million deaths caused annually by CNCDs (please see appendix 1) ... Indoor air pollution from cooking stoves. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
STEVE KANG: UC Merced is a catalyst for our Valley's prosperity Nov 17, 2009
Our faculty members are winning millions of dollars in grants to fund research into the Valley's most pressing problems such as health disparities, water quality and supply, air pollution, energy supply, climate change and more. Their discoveries will have far-reaching benefits throughout the region, the state and the world. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Butchertown's butchers under fire Nov 17, 2009
The Metro Air Pollution Control District fined JBS $47,800 last fall for odor and other permit violations and has required installation of odor controls. But until now, the plant has never been cited for anything that would jeopardize its right to operate, company lawyer Glenn Price Jr. said. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Blankenship: China’s Real Environmental Problems Nov 17, 2009
Air pollution alone causes more than 300,000 premature deaths a year in China ... From 1980-2008, air pollution from ozone dropped 25 percent, particulates by 68 percent, nitrogen dioxide by 46 percent, sulfur dioxide by 71 percent, carbon monoxide by 79 percent and lead by 92 percent, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. (Roll Call)
Burning rules in foothills eased Nov 17, 2009
Residents still must obtain a burning permit from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District at a Cal Fire station in Fresno County. Permit holders must call the air district at (800) 429-2876 to determine whether burning is authorized. (Fresno Bee)
Small businesses bridle at health insurance hikes Nov 15, 2009
Greenbaum, whose firm studies the health effects of air pollution and helps to set emissions standards around the globe, said he and his management staff have had to take time away from research to focus on the arcane details of insurance changes. We feel whipsawed by whatever the insurance companies do, he said. (Boston Globe)
Gore's presentation on climate change draws 800 as 200 protestors gather outside Nov 15, 2009
If we stop believing the energy purveyors' propaganda and get the politicians out of their pocket we will prevent unecessary water consumption, water and air pollution, damage resulting from coal, oil and uranium extraction, and have billions of dollars available to invest in sustainable renewable energy production. Mike, thanks for "listening". (The Palm Beach Post)
Dan Walters: California's port dominance slipping away Nov 15, 2009
Meanwhile, California politicians, especially those representing the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex, have largely adopted the posture that ports are a nuisance, creating noise and air pollution. They have championed new fees to offset the impacts. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Our view: Red Dog, take two Nov 15, 2009
It's been a daunting challenge -- develop an open-pit strip mine, build a transportation system with a road and port and storage, divert a creek, manage wastewater, control toxic dust and air pollution where none existed before and at the same time preserve and protect wildlife and Native ways. Teck and NANA have met that challenge to a large degree, although it's still a work in progress -- and that progress needs careful monitoring by state and federal watchdogs. (Anchorage Daily News)
* The effects of war on health Nov 15, 2009
Those include the degrading of sanitation, the stress [on people of being in a place of conflict], the disruption of the water supply, poor nutrition and air pollution caused by both chemicals and particulates. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Conflicting goals Nov 14, 2009
This area is the gateway to the monument and already has significant air pollution problems from the landfill in the form of hydrogen sulfide. Many visitors have commented on the stench here on Spirit Lake Highway. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Patrick signs bill to extend veterans beneifts Nov 14, 2009
Supporters said that the measure would offer an incentive for driving less and would lead to lower-cost insurance, reduced traffic congestion and air pollution and a dramatic reduction in dependence on foreign oil. Opponents said that the bill would require that the state and/or insurance companies track drivers' mileage. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Airborne Nitrogen Shifts Aquatic Nutrient Limitation In Pristine Lakes Nov 14, 2009
The researchers' collaboration also revealed that nitrogen-rich air pollution has already altered the lakes' fundamental ecology. "This is because plant plankton or phytoplankton, like all plants, need nitrogen and phosphorus for growth," Elser says. (Science Daily)
Burning ban confuses residents Nov 14, 2009
"It's a misdemeanor to violate this law," Reggie Parker, regional air pollution engineer in the Air Quality Department of the DEC in Syracuse, and added that criminal charges carry with them fines ranging from 375 to 15,000. "Some people will do it if they think they don't get caught," Daily said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
New Orchid Deception Found: Wearing The Scent Of Hornet's Prey Nov 14, 2009
11, 2008) Air pollution from power plants and automobiles is destroying the fragrance of flowers and thereby inhibiting the ability of pollinating insects to follow scent trails to their source, a new study ... Biochemists have shown that air pollution inhibits the distance that flower's fragrances can travel. (Science Daily)
VINCENT CORRELL: No easy way to get America back to top Nov 14, 2009
Five years ago, when The Fresno Bee published a report exposing government neglect in the fight for clean air, officials at the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District said they were doing everything possible. But judges and lawmakers disagreed. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Moves to Winter Preparedness Nov 14, 2009
Burning will be permitted 24 hours a day, but only on Permissive Burn Days as established by the Air Pollution Control District in each county ... Burning on property five acres or more in size requires a permit from the Air Pollution Control District with jurisdiction over that area ... It is your responsibility to check burn day status by calling your local Air Pollution Control District with jurisdiction over your area. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Landfill tech accused of falsifying records Nov 14, 2009
The gas emissions are regulated by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District. Authorities became suspicious when an underground fire was discovered at the Palomar Airport landfill in September 2005, even though no unusual readings had been reported in the monitoring data, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Let the sky be blue again Nov 14, 2009
Statistics show that every year, more than 3 million people die from air pollution, two-thirds of whom are children less than 5 years old. More than 3. (Xinhuanet, China)
Drive to clean up air in neutral Nov 14, 2009
Air pollution has been a concern in Charlotte for nearly three decades. The EPA first cited the region for its dirty air in 1980. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Harvard honors Mexico City bus system Nov 13, 2009
Award cites lowered air pollution, traffic. By Globe Staff / November 13, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Argosy Energy Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results Nov 13, 2009
Statements relating to "reserves" or "resources' are deemed to be forward looking statements, as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the reserves and resources described can be profitably produced in the future.Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Black Carbon: A Visible but Overlooked Factor in Warming Nov 13, 2009
And cutting back on black carbon will also pay immediate health dividends, with less air pollution and fewer deaths from respiratory diseases. We might even be able to see the sky in New Delhi again. (Time.com)
Guest commentary: Riding into the future Nov 13, 2009
The T was saddled with debt after the Commonwealth settled a lawsuit committing it to complete transit projects to offset the increases in congestion and air pollution related to the Big Dig ... Our public transportation system gets people to work or school, helps build the economy and create jobs, reduces air pollution, eases congestion, gets cars off the road, and reduces our dependence on oil. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
How do you appeal to a former rock star? Grow an algae mohawk Nov 13, 2009
The energy has to come from windmills and rooftop PV panels, because Brisbane droughts are attributable to air pollution from Swanbank and Tarong coal-fired power stations; if they closed them, Brisbane wouldn't be having to supply them with water, and there'd be more to drink. David_FTA | Queensland - November 12, 2009, 10:41PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Lafarge plant health risk under study Nov 13, 2009
The ongoing Health Department study comes as another state agency, the Department of Environmental Conservation, is preparing to issue a new air pollution permit for Lafarge. Local residents, however, want more time to review the proposed permit before DEC stops taking comments on Dec. 5. (Albany Times Union)
Heating, Air-Conditioning And Carpets May Be Hazardous To Your Health Nov 12, 2009
9, 2009) Ozone, the main component of air pollution, or smog is most often associated with outdoor air but it also infiltrates indoor environments like homes and offices and with people in industrialized. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Nigeria: Containing Pneumonia Nov 12, 2009
The disease, experts said, could be better combated if people endeavour to reduce household indoor air pollution and ensure regular use of zinc supplements in the diet in order to reduce occurrence of acute respiratory infections. Experts also recommend vaccines such as Haemophilic Influenza type B ( HiB ) and pneumonia conjugate vaccine ( PCJ ) for routine immunisation of children under five years of age. (allAfrica.com)
Swayed by falsehoods Nov 12, 2009
This uses less electricity, causing less air pollution, and less global warming. Give Malibu Park High School's neighbors and surrounding wildlife a break, and do something for the world. (Malibu Times, CA)
Survey finds health gnawed by pollution in S China Nov 12, 2009
Air pollution is also a serious concern for residents. Cities in Guangdong experienced an average of more than 75 hazy days last year, a record high since 1949. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cold front rolling through Valley Nov 12, 2009
The air quality in Fresno, Merced, Madera, Kings and Tulare counties will be moderate, according to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Check with fresnobee. (Fresno Bee)
Health: Air pollution impacts young lungs Nov 12, 2009
Air pollution takes a toll on young lungs - Kids and parenting- msnbc ... Air pollution takes a toll on young lungs ... Chronic exposure to air pollution, the study found, increases a baby's chance of developing bronchiolitis a lung infection that is the most common cause of hospitalizations in the first year of life. (MSNBC -- Environment)
- IID director, Imperial County supervisor clash over QSA suit 0 Nov 12, 2009
The deal provides mitigation water to the Salton Sea for the first 15 years of the agreement, which the county claims will lead to air pollution from the exposed seabed. The consolidated lawsuits, which were filed by Imperial County and the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, entered the trial phase in a Sacramento Superior Court on Monday. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Dirty Air, Heat, Cold May All Trigger Heart Attacks Nov 11, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Extreme temperatures and heavy air pollution boost heart attack risk, according to a major new study ... But looking at heart attacks-not just deaths from heart disease-could offer a more accurate picture of the overall health risks of temperature changes and air pollution, they say, and might also offer clues to why they may trigger heart attack in high-risk people ... In two separate reports, the researchers reviewed 19 studies on temperature and heart attack and 26... (MEDLINEplus)
America's Dirtiest Vehicles Nov 11, 2009
" To determine the dirtiest cars on America's roads, we used air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA rates air pollution on a scale of 0 to 10; the score reflects the amount of tailpipe emissions a vehicle releases. Vehicles that score 10 are the cleanest--they don't emit pollutants like hydrocarbon, nitrous oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. Greenhouse gas levels (carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane)... (Channelnewsasia.com)
The Hidden Cost of Internal Competition Nov 11, 2009
But inside the atmosphere, ozone wreaks havoc by creating air pollution and damaging our lungs. Similarly, competition damages our businesses when it manifests internally and with business partners. (BusinessWeek)
After the Recession, an Energy Crisis Could Loom Nov 11, 2009
5% from now to 2030, which could lead to massive increases in air pollution. Without the energy revolution that the IEA says is necessary, oil prices will rise by 2020 to about $100 a bbl. (Time.com)
Calif. water-transfer deal faces court blockade Nov 11, 2009
Challengers include Imperial County farmers, the county's government and its air pollution control district. The water agreement was ratified in 2003 to keep California within its annual allotment of water from the Colorado River. (Pensacola News Journal)
The Allergy Safe Lunchbox Nov 11, 2009
The livestock industry contributes to a significant proportion of our land, water and air pollution, so buying less meat creates less of a demand for a potentially destructive product. An added bonus is that vegan left-overs are almost always appropriate for an allergen-free lunch. (Suite101.com)
Path to Good Health, Less Pollution, Is Sidewalk Nov 11, 2009
Designing towns and cities to make it more appealing and safer to walk or ride a bike would not only help fight the US obesity epidemic and improve health but would also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, a report issued by the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership and Transportation for America said. Currently, no state spends more than five percent of federal transportation funds on projects that could improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, such as building more sidewalks... (Newsmax)
Senate approves funding for NH climate study Nov 11, 2009
Judd Gregg and Jeanne Shaheen say the funding would allow the project to complete its final phase of its research which will provide critical information to policy makers and the public on climate change and air pollution. 2009 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs Nov 10, 2009
There hasn't been much research done on the effects of air pollution on very young children, Karr said. Such studies have typically focused on older children, in whom asthma is a more prevalent problem related to air pollution. (MEDLINEplus)
CECO in red for 3Q, nine months Nov 10, 2009
CECO Environmental, based in Cincinnati, is an air pollution control company that operates through subsidiaries. Most Read Stories. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Why Some People Get Sick From Harmless Smells Nov 10, 2009
Biochemists have shown that air pollution inhibits the distance that flower's fragrances can travel. Scent molecules usually travel easily in the. (Science Daily)
Fines for burning on winter Spare the Air days Nov 10, 2009
Currently, the region fails to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards for fine-particle air pollution. Such particulates, which come from sources as varied as power plants and cars, can become embedded in the deepest portions of the lungs, increasing the risks of asthma, lung disease and other ailments. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jonathan Safran Foer reads from ‘Eating Animals’ Wednesday in Brookline Nov 10, 2009
It s obviously the number one cause of animal suffering, of air pollution, of water pollution, the loss of biodiversity making our antibiotics not be effective; it s a decisive factor in the creation of swine flu; and nobody s talking about it. I haven t encountered anyone addressing the very simple question: Should we eat [meat] or not. (Boston Globe)
Clovis sign to get a face-lift Nov 9, 2009
Worries about the hours of operation, traffic, air pollution, lighting and noise all have been raised by critics of the massive shopping development, which would include a 24-hour Wal-Mart. On Monday, the City Council will give critics and supporters an opportunity to speak out -- and they also will consider whether to approve an environmental impact report, a crucial step before the project could move forward. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Nitrogen Loss Threatens Desert Plant Life, Study Shows Nov 9, 2009
In addition, the researchers note, more nitrogen oxides in the lower atmosphere creates ozone near the ground, which contributes to air pollution and increases the greenhouse effect that warms the planet. With deserts accounting for 35 to 40 percent of the Earth's surface and arid and semiarid lands being the most likely areas for new human settlements, air quality issues, loss of soil fertility and further desertification need to be considered as the climate warms, the researchers said. (Science Daily)
America's Dirtiest Cars and TrucksChrysler dominates Forbes' dirty vehicles list with six. Nov 9, 2009
Behind the Numbers To determine the dirtiest cars on America's roads, we used air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA rates air pollution on a scale of 0 to 10; the score reflects the amount of tailpipe emissions a vehicle releases ... For our list, we combined air pollution and emissions scores and then chose the vehicles with the smallest results (the greater the score, the more environmentally friendly the car). (ABC News -- Business)
* EPA rebuts report, says air quality standards improving Nov 9, 2009
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said yesterday that air quality standards across the country have consistently improved since the introduction of its air pollution fee in 2006. The EPA made the comments after a report in the Chinese-language Liberty Times (the Taipei Times sister paper) yesterday said that there were serious levels of air pollution in six counties and rising ozone levels nationwide. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Delhi's haze due to increased pollution Nov 8, 2009
According to CSE, despite all measures like bringing in CNG vehicles, air pollution is on the rise in the capital. "Delhi has lost the gains of its CNG programme. Its air is becoming increasingly unbreathable. Way back in 2007, we had said that Delhi will wake up every winter to more smog and pollution, wheezes and asthma. All of that is back," said Anumita Roy Choudhury, head of CSE's Right to Clean Air campaign. (India Times)
Full speed ahead Nov 8, 2009
The new facility will put all the rental-car agencies in one building, where the agencies separate, proprietary buses will be replaced by a single shuttle service, cutting down on air pollution and freeing up curb space near the terminals. It will include other eco-friendly elements, too, such as solar panels to generate some of the building s electricity, a system using recycled water for washing the rental cars, and rainwater irrigation for the green space that will surround the new facility. (Boston Globe)
WFU Disappointed in Approval of Rosendale Dairy Expansion (2) Nov 8, 2009
The groundwater contamination and air pollution produced by Rosendale will be unprecedented in Wisconsin. When Rosendale s plans are complete, it will produce 75 million gallons of manure per year and match the waste produced by the city of Green Bay. (Agri-View, WI)
Climate change policy should get priority Nov 8, 2009
Burning anything creates air pollution, which then warms the globe. Solar and wind power do not create any pollution, nor do they create soot to be scrubbed or nuclear waste to be disposed of. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fertilizer, exhaust tied to alpine lake pollution Nov 7, 2009
Baron has studied air pollution levels in Rocky Mountain National Park since 1981 ... The plan aims to cut nitrogen levels in half, said Mike Silverstein, manager of planning and policy for the Colorado air pollution control division. (MSNBC -- Environment)
El Dorado offers rebates on wood stoves Nov 7, 2009
Residents can qualify for up to $450 depending on their climate zone and type of equipment installed, Marcella McTaggart, county air pollution control officer, said in a news release. Funding is intended for primary residences in El Dorado County. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
- A Reader Writes: Why the county is in court 0 Nov 7, 2009
The county and its air pollution control district then stated their claims. Once IID and its water allies realized the substantial questions raised by Imperial County and its air district, IID led the other water districts to prolong its litigation as long as possible, and confine the county s participation there. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Chinese drywall not hazardous to health, experts say Nov 7, 2009
He said hes dealt with indoor air pollution for years, including the formaldehyde problem in FEMA trailers used to house hurricane victims. There are all types of indoor pollution that can cause the same health symptoms people with drywall are experiencing, he said. (The News-Press -- Business)
America's Most Toxic Cities Nov 6, 2009
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City set to defund bottled water use Nov 6, 2009
Other area agencies joining the anti-bottled water band wagon include the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution control District, The Russian River County Sanitation District, the Occidental County Sanitation District, the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District among others. The city council, operating as the Community Development Agency, also voted to support a request by City Manager Jack Griffin to spend $190 to support a legal challenge to the State of California s... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Air pollution increases infants' risk of bronchiolitis Nov 6, 2009
Infants who are exposed to higher levels of air pollution are at increased risk for bronchiolitis, according to a new study ... "There has been very little study of the consequences of early life exposure to air pollution," said Catherine Karr, M.D. PhD, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington and the paper's lead author ... "This study is unique in that we were able to look at multiple sources including wood smoke in a region with relatively low concentrations of... (EurekAlert!)
