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Suncor violated pollution permits for 900 hours during 3-month shutdown, environmental group reports
During the shutdown, Suncor’s refinery released excessive amounts of sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide and ...
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Wildfire smoke blankets homes sparking air pollution fears in Canada
Wildfire smoke shrouded homes sparking concerns over air pollution in Canada. The haze blanketed houses in Newfoundland and ...
Air Pollution Action Day declared in northern Illinois. Here's which counties are affected
The Illinois EPA declared an Air Pollution Action Day in the Chicagoland area. Find out which counties are affected and what ...
How do I read the Air Quality Index? What the colors, categories mean
The Air Quality Index (AQI) uses a color-coded scale to inform the public about air pollution levels and potential health ...
Aged dust particles act as 'chemical reactors in sky' to drive air pollution, study finds
Dust particles thrown up from deserts such as the Sahara and Gobi are playing a previously unknown role in air pollution, a ...
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Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Can Double Glaucoma Risk
Long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk for primary open-angle glaucoma by up to 108%, a nationwide cohort ...
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Scientists identify genetic clues linking air pollution to neurodegeneration
This review highlights how air pollution and occupational inhalation exposures may contribute to neurodegenerative disorders ...
Air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolism, raising premature birth risk
A new study by Emory University researchers, published in Environmental Science & Technology, found that exposure to the tiny ...
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Molecular link between air pollution and pregnancy risks
A new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth outcomes.