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California State of Emergency for environmental gas leak is over.
Austin multi-purpose air purifiers were designated to protect the citizens of Porter Ranch and surrounding areas as SOCAL worked 24/7 to plug a gas leak that erupted on October 23, 2015 spewing 1200 tons of methane into the atmosphere every...
An Introduction to Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Now that Halloween is over many people turn their attention to the celebration of the impending holiday season – but November is more than just Thanksgiving and the kick off to Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza and New Years’ festivities – on...
Labor Day: A Summer Tradition with Deeper Roots
In Buffalo, the weather is still hot and humid but summer is coming to an end. All of the telltale signs are here. Some leaves have started to change color and school has started in most districts. If the big...
Pollution affects how well we work
Huge implications for the global economy The dangers of air pollution are well established. From respiratory problems to increased risk of strokes and heart attacks, the list is long and varied. But according to a team of researchers from Columbia,...
Outdoor air purifier shields people of China from pollution
For some time now, air pollution in Chinese cities has been dangerously high. In 2013 the level of pollution was measured at 35 times higher than the level deemed safe by the WHO (World Health Organization). This year the Chinese...
Avocado may protect against the effects of air pollution
According to scientists from the UK, adding a few slices of avocado to your salad may help to protect you against the damaging effects of air pollution. There has been a lot of evidence over recent years to show how...
Could air pollution be making your allergies even worse?
As if this time of year wasn’t difficult enough for people with allergies. Wherever you look, the grass is growing, plants are starting to flower and trees everywhere are pollinating. And now it seems pollution from vehicles and industry could...
California’s Clean Air Efforts Benefit Children’s Health
California’s Clean Air Efforts Benefit Children’s Health results give credence to the sacrifices that the citizens and businesses of California.
Air Pollution Linked to Lower IQs in Children
Several studies have shown that air pollution can have a negative impact on the neurological systems of children living and studying in areas with high levels of it.