Inland bad air called $6.3 billion-dollar burden Nov 13, 2008
Inland bad air called $6 ... Inland bad air called $6. (Press-Enterprise)
Bad air costing state's economy billions Nov 13, 2008
Bad air costing state's economy billions. Article:Bad air costing state's economy billions:/c/a/2008/11/12/MNQP143CPV.DTL Article:Bad air costing state's economy billions:/c/a/2008/11/12/MNQP143CPV.DTL ... Bad air costing state's economy billions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Study names new price of pollution Nov 13, 2008
That's more deaths due to bad air than car accidents, said nationally known economist Jane V. Hall, who Wednesday released her latest analysis of poor air quality in this region ... The new standards assume more people are harmed by bad air. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Unions wielding environmental law to threaten foes Nov 13, 2008
The 35-year-old California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, provides power that has nothing to do with bad air or traffic. Opponents can use it to delay construction of a project long enough to cost a company millions of dollars. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Beijing dangerous Nov 12, 2008
Although Beijing implemented measures to control traffic and pollution during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, after the Games were over, congestion and bad air returned. "Ultimately, the air quality issue will impact on how long we would stay in Beijing. We have a fear of staying beyond four years because of the exposure," said Sandifer-Stech. (Asia Times Online)
I Remember Autumn Nov 9, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Talking cars: Reoccurring oil leaks Oct 29, 2008
The wheels are so bad air leaks from around the tire seal area as well. I live in Florida in the winter, and the car never sees any salt. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Vote yes on Proposition 1 Oct 29, 2008
Articles receiving the most comments in the past 72 hours. When are you too old for trick-or-treating. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Caves of Western Mexico Oct 24, 2008
Another problem frequently encountered in Colima and southern Jalisco is locally known as mal aire (bad air), actually a concentration of carbon dioxide which cannot be seen or smelled but which can cause death by asphyxiation in a matter of minutes. A third danger, which has appeared only in recent years, is the presence of Africanized-bee hives in some cave entrances. (Suite101.com)
The air really does stink Oct 22, 2008
Miller said the AQI, a staple of weather forecasts after public health officials estimated up to 9,500 people a year die prematurely because of bad air in the province, is gathered with monitors deliberately placed so as to avoid known sources of pollution. So a jogger who heads out because of a "good" air quality index may be surprised. (Toronto Sun)
Air board approves strict burning rules Oct 19, 2008
Five years ago, the district banned fireplaces in new residential development and established the rule of 65 micrograms per cubic meter to determine when it is a bad air day. The rule prohibited burning wood in fireplaces about a dozen times a year, Sadredin said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Swearengin for Fresno mayor Oct 18, 2008
Bad air, a shortage of water and an inadequate transportation system aren't issues that stop at a city or county border. While she has excellent collaborative skills, she also has a political toughness that is needed at City Hall. (Fresno Bee)
Roof collapsing, wall cracking Oct 16, 2008
The school's 169 students, who are supposed to study in five classrooms, have been forced to take turns studying in morning and afternoon shifts in only three rooms, which have poor lighting, bad air circulation and dust. Two classrooms previously used by the first and second-graders cannot be used because of the collapsing roofs. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
This week's breakthroughs, tips and trends Oct 11, 2008
This week's breakthroughs, tips and trends - Times Online. Win Sky+HD for a year and a trip to Barcelona. (Times Online)
Vote no on Props. 7 and 10 Oct 7, 2008
Why would such a diverse group put aside their huge differences to gang up on a proposition that purports to help clean up bad air and reduce global warming. Because it is more likely to have the opposite effect. (Fresno Bee)
• Canyon County leaders prep for emission testing Oct 4, 2008
In the past, Canyon County has also resisted vehicle testing on the theory that neighboring Ada County, which has a bigger population, is at fault for the region's bad air. Herr says the DEQ modeling will consider that question by analyzing the effect of commuter traffic between the two counties. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Officials examining claims of price gouging during Ike Oct 3, 2008
She said her room was dusty from construction, had a bad air conditioner and no TV.. The hotel's owner did not return calls Thursday. (Houston Chronicle)
Regional Roundup Sep 25, 2008
Temperatures as high as 95 degrees and a lack of breezes are combining to trap bad air in the valley. The air board said even foothill communities in Fresno, Madera, Tulare and Kern counties normally above the smog line are being affected. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
With air fee lawsuit tossed, developers need to move on Sep 23, 2008
Every sector of the Valley's economy bears part of the responsibility for our bad air, and every sector must be part of the solution. It's time to focus on real efforts to clear the air, not endless legal battles. (Fresno Bee)
How tough should the county get on people burning wood in uncertified wood stoves? Sep 21, 2008
Sue wrote on Sep 10, 2008 1:17 PM:" This subject is sooooo irratating! Are they talking about last winter -- or the smoke filled skies NOW -- pretty soon i really think they shoudl penalize the firefighters for allowing the air to be filled with wood burning smoke.... If you burn green wood or wet wood -- you are going to have a lot of "crap" in your stove pipe. If you only burn dry wood -- it shouldn't matter if it is a "clean" burning stove or an old stove that needs replaced.A certified stove... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Lighting Africa Through Innovation Sep 16, 2008
The new light doesn't "give out bad air," he says. And at a nearby shop, two hung from the ceiling casting a bright cone at the floor. (BusinessWeek)
Mayoral foes' paths have been different Sep 14, 2008
To the candidates, the primary race seemed like the first 25 miles of the Beijing marathon -- a tight course packed with nine other candidates, bad air and a dizzying array of faces along the sidelines, all with their own idea of how the race should be run. Now, with only the two of them left, the general election is like a neck-and-neck sprint off the street and into the stadium. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Water office plan creates pollution, budget worries Sep 13, 2008
"That's why we have bad air, because we allow that kind of service in the community," Davison said. New drive-throughs are not allowed in downtown Athens and some other commercial areas. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dear readers, Sep 13, 2008
They were told to open the windows and then leave, which they did, spending even more time breathing the bad air. First mistake, staying inside and calling around to find someone at home to find out what the problem was, get out and call 911. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Comedian Al Franken wins Senate primary in Minnesota Sep 11, 2008
Too bad Air America got thrown off regular air waves in Georgia, But it's typical not to present both sides here in the so-called Bible Belt. God only loves the right wingers, right. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Higher Risk of Death for HK's Poor on Bad Air Days Sep 11, 2008
"The finding is that people living in highly-deprived areas had higher risk of mortality after bad air pollution days," Wong Chit-ming, an associate professor at the University of Hong Kong's School of Public Health, said in an interview. "Most deaths occurred a day after the air pollution index showed a rise," said Wong, one of the researchers in the study, which was published in Environmental Health Perspectives. (Planet Ark, United States)
Building slowdown helps clear up Phoenix air Sep 10, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) Air quality officials say fewer construction industry trucks and workers kicking up dust may be one of the reasons the Phoenix area recorded fewer bad air days in the past two years. Two years ago, monitors in and around Maricopa County registered unhealthful readings for particulate pollution on 27 occasions. (USA Today -- Weather)
School starts too soon Sep 3, 2008
We have heat exposure, bad air and economic impact with air conditioning demand at its highest. Nine of California's 10 highest performing school districts, measured by the California Standards Test, start at the end of August or after Labor Day, so there is no problem with the testing timeline as alleged. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
EPA: Juneau has unhealthy pollution Sep 3, 2008
Too many bad air days push city outside of tightened standards. By Kate Golden | JUNEAU EMPIRE. (Juneau Empire)
In Olympic Wake, Beijing Sees Clear Air Sep 2, 2008
China is taking draconian steps to limit Beijing's notoriously bad air pollution for the approaching Olympic Games. But as Barry Petersen reports, officials and Olympians can only hope for so much. (CBS News)
pays off in New Plymouth Aug 31, 2008
They (children) are susceptible to pollution and bad air quality, O Connor said. O Connor said in other communities, parents concerned about safety issues formed walking school buses with parents accompanying the children on the trek to school. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Public Health: Always more to discover Aug 30, 2008
At that time, in the late 1800s, it was believed that breathing bad air caused malaria. People believed this bad air came from areas of water that were not deep and did not move. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Air Force Opens 2008 Season at Wyoming Invitational Aug 28, 2008
FOUR OUTTA FIVE AIN'T BAD Air Force runners hold four of the five fastest all-time marks at the 4. 25-mile Wyoming Invitational. (Airforcesports.com)
Beijing Olympics legacy more profound than visible success Aug 28, 2008
Not that they needed the scientific data and statistics to prove it -- Beijing residents, long used to irritated throats and warnings to stay indoors on bad air days, quickly realized the improvement themselves. Now the debate is spreading on-line: whether the motoring restrictions should be continued or not. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's Olympics success in the face of all odds is most creditable. Aug 25, 2008
He chose not to reply to biting criticism by human rights activists and some western politicians, who felt that bad air quality and poor human rights records will come in the way of holding the Games. "The glory goes to the Olympic Family, to athletes who have competed hard, to volunteers from different parts of the world and to friends the world over who have been involved in the Beijing Olympic Games in various ways," Hu said in a toast at the banquet held at the picturesque Diaoyutai State... (India Times, India)
China's Olympics of opposites offer glint of hope Aug 23, 2008
After months of fretting, it proved possible to clear the smog, although it cost a fortune in lost production with the closure of the factories and the coal-fired power plants responsible for much of the bad air. For sure, there is a lot for the Beijing leadership, and the people of the capital, to cheer about. (Irish Times)
* EPA celebrates birthday, vows work on emissions Aug 23, 2008
In the past 21 years, the number of days Taiwan experienced bad air quality has dropped from 17 percent to 4 percent. The number of rivers with pollution levels over the standard have dropped from 14 percent to 6. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
REGION: Summer breeze makes us feel fine Aug 22, 2008
Bill Brick, senior meteorologist for the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, said the San Diego region has recorded twice as many bad air days this year, 30, as it did in 2007 by this time ... Joe Cassmassi, a meteorologist with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which monitors air quality in Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, said there have been 57 bad air days recorded so far at the Lake Elsinore station compared with 32 one year ago. (North County Times)
Is That Hot Air Over Beijing's Bad Air? Aug 21, 2008
Is That Hot Air Over Beijing's Bad Air ... Is That Hot Air Over Beijing's Bad Air. (Human Events Online)
* Soaring gas prices have beneficial effect on air Aug 20, 2008
This years percentage of summer days with bad air quality is about half of that of the past five summers, EPA director-general of environmental monitoring and information management Chu Yu-chi (B) said at a press conference ... Chu said that while the past few summers had bad air quality 3 percent of the time, this year the rate had dropped to 1 ... In addition, a large contributor to bad air quality in the past was the impact from the outer radius of typhoons or tropical storms, Chu... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Under clear skies, Beijing breathes easy Aug 18, 2008
"Usually, with humidity and bad air, I have migraines. But I haven't had any.". The potential still exists for pollution levels to increase. (International Herald Tribune)
Kevin Libin: Breathe deep and relax - pollution won't kill you Aug 16, 2008
There's a ton of data behind how bad air makes you sick, and I hope someone more knowledgeable than I can pipe in here and "clear the air" because this is irresponsible journalism. Pollution *does* kill people and anyone who had any real experience with it would never write an article like this. (National Post)
Bill Seeks to Curb Polluting Mexican Trucks Aug 15, 2008
The Supreme Court ruling this month sided with Bush and threw out a lower court order that had blocked the trucks from entering the country on grounds that they would worsen pollution in areas of the Southwest that already suffer from bad air quality. More than 4 million trucks enter the United States from Mexico every year, but they are now required to stay within 20 miles of the border. (Yahoo News -- Transportation Issues)
Medical association forecasts thousands to die from dirty air Aug 15, 2008
This year alone, 21,000 Canadians will die from the effects of bad air, and smog will take an $8-billion bite out of the economy, according to the report. "This is an important medical issue and an economic issue," Brian Day, president of the CMA, said in a teleconference. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Cool spots to spend hot days Aug 15, 2008
Dr. John D. Gasman, a pulmonologist at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fresno, recommends that on days with high heat and bad air quality, individuals bundle their trips and refrain from exercising during the afternoon. "It's amazing when I see people jogging at three in the afternoon in Fresno," Gasman said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hot Weather Causes Smog Watch Aug 15, 2008
In the early 1990s, high ozone levels triggered many costly new regulations, but the area was taken off the Environmental Protection Agency's "bad air" list in 1996. Copyright 2008 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
Pollution hits heart and blood vessels too Aug 15, 2008
WASHINGTON: If you think that the harmful effects of air pollution are just confined to lungs, then heres something you should know: bad air can have toxic effects on the heart and cardiovascular system. In a new article, researchers have said that air pollution has both short- and long-term toxic effects that injure the heart and blood vessels, increase rates of hospitalisation for cardiac illness, and can even cause death. (India Times, India)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Aug 14, 2008
HAMMER (Lassen, SHNS) -- BEIJING: Cyclist Sarah Hammer is not going to let anything -- not bad air or bad publicity -- derail her Olympic dream. 950. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Two more wins puts Phelps atop medal leader board Aug 14, 2008
But this had nothing to do with bad air quality. Phelps tossed his cap and goggles onto the pool deck, looking less than thrilled and said later he was upset. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Is Beijings bad air linked to contaminants on Mt. Bachelor? Aug 14, 2008
Is Beijings bad air linked to contaminants on Mt. Bachelor ... Is Beijings bad air linked to contaminants on Mt. Bachelor. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Scripps Howard's Olympic budget for Aug. 13 Aug 13, 2008
HAMMER (Lassen, SHNS) -- BEIJING: Cyclist Sarah Hammer is not going to let anything -- not bad air nor bad publicity -- derail her Olympic dream. PHELPS13 (Nielsen, SHNS) -- BEIJING: Rewriting swimming record books is child's play for Michael Phelps. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Hammer hopes to make up for lost time in Beijing Aug 13, 2008
She isn't going to let anything -- not bad air or bad publicity -- detract from her focus on a gold medal in Beijing the least little bit. "That's all I think about when I wake up in the morning," she says. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Beijing's Smog: How Bad Will It Be? Aug 12, 2008
Record-holding Ethiopian distance runner Haile Gebrselassie, who has asthma, has pulled out of the marathon, citing bad air. Chinese officials knew they had to address the (BusinessWeek. (BusinessWeek)
Rainout for US women Aug 11, 2008
The trio of American women's road cyclists spent weeks prepping for Beijing's notoriously bad air, heat and humidity. In the end, their work was all wet - doomed by a downpour at the Great Wall, one that turned the Olympic road race course into something that offered as much traction in some areas as a skating rink. (Boston Globe)
Only winners get heroes' homecomings Aug 11, 2008
Three dudes got medals, and the rest of them got nothing but a free trip to a country with bad air, no freedom of speech and a relatively low minimum wage. For the first time since watching the Buffalo Bills lose four consecutive Super Bowls, I was reminded that no, sometimes your best is not good enough; sometimes you can't do everything you put your mind to. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Women's Kiss Simplifies Our Olympic Heroes Pick: Scott Soshnick Aug 11, 2008
There were a range of topics to choose from, from bad air and human rights to Darfur and Tibet. Political Talk. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
VALLEY'S TOP 10: Ways the Valley can help China clean its air for the Olympics: Aug 10, 2008
Let Alan Autry tell Olympic athletes that activist judges have phonied up the case for Bejiing's bad air. 4. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Worst Olympic Heat, Humidity Since '96 Brings Bad Air to Athletes at Games Aug 10, 2008
Worst Olympic Heat Since '96 Brings Bad Air to Games (Update2). By Li Yanping and Erik Matuszewski. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Schultz's column Aug 10, 2008
Concerned about bad air quality in the world. Hell, do your part. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spaniard outlasts field, wet weather for cycling medal Aug 9, 2008
" Zabriskie, among the favorites to win a time trial medal, added that special air cleaning machines installed by the U.S. Olympic Committee in athletes' room in the Olympic Village made coping with the bad air much easier. "The effects of heat are immediate," he said, "but the after-effects of the smog don't appear until you go home. " Posted Updated | | | To report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to . Include... (USA Today -- Sports)
Next stop Beijing, China for Glendale paralympian Aug 8, 2008
With the talk of human rights violations and bad air quality, Hightower just wants to do his thing. Im just kind of looking forward to racing and doing my best, Hightower said. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Smog fears are all hot air Aug 8, 2008
Many in the American team have taken to wearing those awful air filter masks, and complaints have littered the Olympic environment over the buildup to the Games from concerned athletes worried about the damage being done by this bad air. Even the New Zealand swim team have been issued masks, but being the good Kiwis they are have been far too embarrassed to don them thus far. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
TRUE COLORS: By revoking visa, China is own worst enemy Aug 7, 2008
By revoking Cheek's visa, China is once again its own worst enemy - S.L. Price - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday August 6, 2008 12:32PM; Updated: Wednesday August 6, 2008 3:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
U.S. cyclists apologize for wearing masks at airport Aug 7, 2008
Just An Observer wrote on Aug 6, 2008 12:28 PM:If anyone should apologize for the bad air, the bad human rights record and the broken promises it's China. Name. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Air Quality a Challenge for U.S. Athletes in China Aug 6, 2008
"I have bad allergies, so I started to cough because of the bad air out there," Erinn Smart, a U.S. fencer, told The New York Times on Monday. Despite Olympic organizers' promise that there would be blue skies for the Games, thick smog was rampant Monday, and the United States issued special masks to its athletes ahead of their trip to China, The Times reported. (Fox News)
