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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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 WHDH-TV |
EPA Seeks To Tighten Ozone Standards
Minnesota Public Radio Thurston says lots of scientific studies, including his own, show that ozone triggers attacks in children with asthma. "Basically the airways start to close up, and they feel like they're breathing through a tiny straw," he says. … Smog alert issued for southern New England Letter: Standards for air pollution are out of date EPA warns of unhealthy air quality in NH, ME |
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Toughen ozone standards
The Register-Guard … to tighten the national standard for ozone, the primary ingredient in smog and a pollutant that sends tens of thousands of Americans, many of them children and senior citizens, to emergency rooms each year for asthma and other bronchial conditions. … Smog alert issued for southern New England EPA warns of unhealthy air quality in NH, ME Editorial: Ozone change could cost us |
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EPA must stop delaying action on stringent air toxicity standards
Plain Dealer (blog) In March, the EPA finally proposed a strong rule, which it estimates would cut mercury and other toxic air pollution by 91 percent, saving up to 17000 lives each year and preventing 120000 asthma attacks annually. This rule is especially important for … Why Do Some in Congress Want to Allow More Mercury Pollution, Asthma Attacks … EPA, Coast Guard Announce Agreement to Enforce Air Pollution Requirements for … EPA Sued for Failure to Enforce Air Pollution Laws in Central California |
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STUDY: Tough Vehicle Standards Result in Fewer Asthma Attacks, Heart Attacks …
PR Newswire (press release) According to the new report, The Road to Clean Air, California could avoid at least $7.2 billion per year in health and other societal costs and reduce all major air pollution-related health impacts – from asthma attacks, premature deaths and … Emissions: State urged to tighten tailpipe rules Fuel-efficient vehicles could save $7.2 billion annually in California health … Tough clean car standards would save California billions, study says |
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Air pollution standards should not be relaxed in Ohio
Mansfield News Journal When it comes to air pollution that causes asthma attacks, heat-related illness and unhealthy air days, Ohioans cannot afford to delay clean-up efforts. Yet, lobbyists for coal plants and industrial facilities are working to convince leaders like US … Pollution rules could be eased despite increase in asthma Nurses to Congress: Blocking EPA Will Worsen Asthma Report: Asthma costs top $2 billion in Ohio |
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 Nanaimo Daily News |
Alberta to adopt new sulphur dioxide emission standards
AHN | All Headline News Even if only the one-hour standard was broken, 8.5 percent of Alberta's 2.1 million workforce have asthma. Experts estimated the indirect cost of … New sulphur dioxide limits too lax, critics charge |
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North Haven High School Air Quality Meets Standards
Although a clean air report has been issued for North Haven High School, the parent who complained on behalf of her asthmatic son is dissatisfied and still has questions. A limited indoor…
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