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NFL Legend Jerome Bettis Joins with Clean Air Council to Advocate for …
MarketWatch (press release) The rule, which would require the first nationwide reductions of hazardous emissions of mercury, lead, arsenic, and acid gases from coal-fired power plants, would save up to 17000 lives and prevent 120000 cases of aggravated asthma a year, according to … |
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Health Care Without Harm Steps Up Advocacy Efforts as Threats to Clean Air Act …
PR Newswire (press release) "There is a clear correlation between air pollution and chronic illness, such as asthma, heart disease, and respiratory disease," stated Eric Lerner, director of Health Care Without Harm's US Climate and Health Program. "At some point we need to stop … |
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 Progress Illinois |
Pilsen Residents Continue Push For Clean Air In Chicago
Progress Illinois To draw attention to Chicago's two coal-fired power plants, health experts and community organizations in the Pilsen neighborhood rallied around a 20-foot inflatable asthma inhaler last week at the Pilsen Elementary Community Academy. … Pilsen continues to fight for clean air |
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Clean Energy Coalition Urges Local Leaders to Press for GenOn Plant Closure
Patch.com The group made its statement with an 18-foot inflatable asthma inhaler in Oronoco Bay Park. By Sharon McLoone The Wise Energy for Virginia Coalition makes its point about pollution generated by the GenOn coal plant with an 18-foot inflatable asthma … Coal Versus Gas |
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 Charlotte Observer |
Support clean air and water standards as a matter of faith
Charlotte Observer Given our city's perennial spot on the list of cities with poor urban air quality, it is hardly surprising that my work brings me into direct contact with people suffering from asthma, bronchitis and other pollution-aggravated illnesses. … Smog threatens health of the most vulnerable residents Health Care Without Harm Launches Clean Air Promise Campaign |
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Asthma and Clean Air: One Mother's Fight in Texas
Huffington Post (blog) Her comments stayed with me as an example of a mother who had decided that speaking up and acting on her beliefs was essential–not just for her son, but also for the 7.1 million other children who have asthma. I reached out to Allred by phone and … |
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Asthma and Clean Air: One Mother's Fight in Texas
Care2.com (blog) Her comments stayed with me as an example of a mother who had decided that speaking up and acting on her beliefs was essential — not just for her son, but also for the 7.1 million other children who have asthma. I reached out to Allred by phone and … |
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Campaigning for clean air: Pollution places a heavy burden on our health
OregonLive.com Air pollution causes asthma and impairs lung development and function in children. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that in 2009, one in 12 adults and one in 10 children nationwide suffered from asthma. … |
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 Green Building Pro |
It's a Dirty World Out There and We Have to Clean It!
Green Building Pro These particles are known to trigger asthma episodes and allergy attacks. Mid-range particles also cause such health problems as headaches and dizziness to cardiovascular disease and even cancer. One problem allergen especially for asthma and allergy … |
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Engaging Moms in the Fight for Clean Air
Triple Pundit By 3p Guest Author | July 12th, 2011 1 Comment By Chelsea Souter On Wednesday Moms Clean Air Force (MCAF), an organization created to harness the power of moms, hosted its first Twitter Chat for moms on the disparities in African American asthma rates … |
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