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New Survey: People Living with Asthma Believe It Is Controlled, But Persistent Symptoms and Limits
PR Newswire (press release) VIENNA, Va., and RIDGEFIELD, Conn., April 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A new survey of people living with asthma reveals they may be accepting persistent symptoms and limits to their everyday activities because they believe their asthma is … |
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City Limits |
Bronx's Asthma Alley Protests Plans to Extend Power Plant Permits
City Limits Due to the infamously poor air quality, locals have dubbed the area "asthma alley," and for good reason. A 2014 study by the state comptroller found that the Bronx has the highest asthma death rate in all of New York state with 43 deaths per million … |
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Dallas Morning News |
EPA tightening limits on smog-causing ozone linked to asthma, respiratory illness
Dallas Morning News WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has set a new national ozone standard, tightening limits on the smog-forming pollution linked to asthma and respiratory illness. Officials familiar with the plan but not authorized to speak on the record say the … EPA tightens limits on smog-causing ozone linked to asthma and lung diseases US: Current smog limit inadequate to protect public health |
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 The Boston Globe |
Boston urged to order limits on diesel fumes
The Boston Globe For years, environmental groups have blamed the diesel fumes belched by bulldozers, cranes, and other construction equipment for contributing to the area's high asthma rates and other airborne ailments. They cite data from the Environmental Protection … |
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 Chicago Tribune |
Air pollution: Obama administration seeks stricter limits on mercury pollution …
Chicago Tribune The EPA estimates that portion of the rule will annually prevent up to 17000 premature deaths, 11000 heart attacks and 120000 asthma attacks. Some utility representatives say the Obama administration has vastly understated the potential financial costs … Will Deadly Air Pollution Settle in Virginia? Online comment: Make healthy air a priority now Clean Air is a Fundamental Right |
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Quit fighting over carbon limits
The Daily Advertiser Proponents have fired back that the regulations are needed to protect health, particularly the health of children with asthma. The Natural Resources Defense … |
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