AirQuality
Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh
Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh “Lüften” is a German practice of opening windows and doors to rapidly fill a house with outdoor air, typically at least twice daily, to improve indoor air quality and control humidity. The practice is not unique to Germany, but it’s uncommon in the US, […]
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Hair shows banning lead in gas worked
Hair shows banning lead in gas worked A new study by University of Utah scientists found that banning lead in gas has been effective in reducing lead levels in human tissues, as measured through hair samples. The study analyzed hair samples from 48 individuals spanning over 100 years and found that lead levels decreased precipitously […]
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LA fires 1 year later: Chemicals from smoke lingered inside homes long after the wildfires were out – studies tracked the harm
LA fires 1 year later: Chemicals from smoke lingered inside homes long after the wildfires were out – studies tracked the harm LA wildfires released chemicals into the air that lingered inside homes for months after the fires were out, posing health risks to millions of residents. The LA Fire HEALTH Study found high levels […]
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Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed
Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed A study found that coal-fired power plants emitted more pollution during the 2018-2019 government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed. The analysis of six years’ worth of air quality data showed that particulate matter emissions increased by 15% to 20% during the […]
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Air quality analysis reveals minimal changes after xAI data center opens in pollution-burdened Memphis neighborhood
Air quality analysis reveals minimal changes after xAI data center opens in pollution-burdened Memphis neighborhood Air quality analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Memphis found that the opening of an xAI data center in a pollution-burdened neighborhood in southwest Memphis, Tennessee, had minimal impact on air pollution levels. The study used computer modeling […]
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New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma
New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma Asthma Capital Report: Philadelphia ranks No. 4 among the toughest cities for people with asthma in the US, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2025 report. Allentown has improved its ranking from No. 1 in 2024 to […]
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Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale
Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale New satellite technology can map wildfire smoke plumes in 3D, providing more accurate air quality alerts at a neighborhood scale. The technology uses data from NASA’s TEMPO satellite to determine the height […]
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Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk
Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk Wildfire smoke can make outdoor exercise hazardous to your health due to air pollution from fine particulate matter (PM2.5) that worsens heart and lung disease. The effects of exposure to wildfire smoke on health […]
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NASA Mission Monitoring Air Quality from Space Extended
NASA Mission Monitoring Air Quality from Space Extended NASA’s TEMPO mission has been extended through at least September 2026 after completing its initial 20-month prime mission, which aimed to measure air quality from space. The TEMPO mission uses a spectrometer to gather hourly air quality data continuously over North America during daytime hours, providing detailed […]
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Lotions disrupt potentially unhealthy cloud around your body
Lotions disrupt potentially unhealthy cloud around your body Researchers have found that applying personal care products like lotions and fragrances can disrupt a potentially unhealthy “cloud” around our bodies, which is created by ozone reacting with oils on skin. The application of these products acts as a physical barrier between ozone in the air and […]
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