Pollution

...A plan reviewed by the committee staffers calls for the elimination of the Office of Research and Development as an EPA National Program Office. It called for the elimination of 50 to 75 percent of the office’s 1,540 staffers.

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Federal Judge rules Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his previous order and must unfreeze federal funds

Tue, 2025-02-11 01:35 — mike kraft

Judge finds Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending The Trump administration has appealed a judge’s ruling finding the White House had not fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending and must release billions of dollars in funding. AP News

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The dangers of wind-blown ash and smoke from large scale fires

Wed, 2025-01-15 15:22 — mike kraft

What threats lurk in the smoke and ash of L.A.-area fires? New health warnings Officials are warning of windblown ash and other pollutants from Los Angeles-area fires and say air quality readers won't pick up on the ash pollutants. Los Angeles Times

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California wildfire ash and air pollution risks remain strong; advice for coping

Tue, 2025-01-14 15:25 — mike kraft

Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe | CNN As people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and be especially cautious when cleaning up. Smoke, ash and all the toxic chemicals that come with both can seep into even well-sealed homes. Jen Christensen CNN

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The health risks of massive wildfires

Fri, 2025-01-10 15:46 — mike kraft

Wildfire smoke: What are the health risks? Multiple massive wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, blanketing the surrounding regions under a pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter that pose serious health risks. Nancy Lapid Reuters

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New York new law would fine fossil fuel companies $75 billion for climate change damage

Fri, 2024-12-27 15:21 — mike kraft

New York Signs Climate Law That Would Fine Fossil Fuel Companies $75 Billion The bill is meant to put the onus of fossil fuel damage on companies instead of the taxpayer. Reuters Inc

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Air pollution may boost risk of longer-term long-COVID symptoms --study

Wed, 2024-12-04 19:06 — mike kraft

Air pollution may boost risk of longer-term long-COVID symptoms, research suggests In California, one pregnant woman and her twins were sick, and both infants died. CIDRAP

Exposure to small- or fine-particle air pollution may predispose COVID-19 survivors to a longer duration of persistent symptoms by increasing the severity of the infection, among other contributing factors, finds a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal).

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