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Canada news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking and will threaten US air quality for days

Severe early-season wildfires in Canada have led to widespread evacuations and deteriorating air quality across eastern North America.
Canada news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.

The Manitoba wildfires have led to the largest evacuation in the province's history, prompting a state of emergency.
Canada news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking and will threaten US air quality for days

Severe early-season wildfires in Canada have led to widespread evacuations and deteriorating air quality across eastern North America.
Canada news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.

The Manitoba wildfires have led to the largest evacuation in the province's history, prompting a state of emergency.
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Coway's New Tabletop Air Purifier Is Effective and Affordable

The Airmega 50, weighing five pounds and standing just over a foot tall, offers many features from Coway's larger models at an affordable price of under $80.
Gadgets
#pollution
NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

N.Y. weather: Unhealthy levels of this pollutant prompt NYC air alert

New York City faces extended air quality issues due to elevated ozone levels affecting sensitive populations.
fromKqed
1 month ago
California

Six People Presumed Dead After Private Jet Crashes In San Diego Neighborhood | KQED

NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

N.Y. weather: Unhealthy levels of this pollutant prompt NYC air alert

New York City faces extended air quality issues due to elevated ozone levels affecting sensitive populations.
fromKqed
1 month ago
California

Six People Presumed Dead After Private Jet Crashes In San Diego Neighborhood | KQED

#heat-advisory
#california-wildfires
#climate-change
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Senate Republicans vote to revoke California's right to set its own tailpipe pollution rules

Senate revokes California's authority to set stricter tailpipe pollution standards, undermining climate initiatives.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Senate Republicans vote to revoke California's right to set its own tailpipe pollution rules

Senate revokes California's authority to set stricter tailpipe pollution standards, undermining climate initiatives.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

California Waste Solutions, a key FBI target, loses land deal at former Army Base

California Waste Solutions has been involved in ongoing discussions with Oakland city leaders since the late 2000s to relocate its recycling operations to the former Oakland Army Base.
California
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC to close Brooklyn concrete recycling facility loathed by neighbors

"With the closure of the concrete recycling facility at the Columbia Street Waterfront District, we are taking an important step toward realizing a greener, safer, and more vibrant Brooklyn Marine Terminal for the residents of this community."
Brooklyn
#smart-home
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

Nordic capital cities top Europe's cleanest air rankings

According to the European Environment Agency, Stockholm has the cleanest air of all European capitals, with Nordic capitals dominating the top rankings. Reykjavik and Helsinki follow in second and third places, respectively.
Miscellaneous
#environmental-policy
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Republicans Kill California's Right to Clean Its Air

California loses its air quality standards as Congress revokes its authority, signaling a major shift in environmental policy under Trump-era Republicans.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Republicans Kill California's Right to Clean Its Air

California loses its air quality standards as Congress revokes its authority, signaling a major shift in environmental policy under Trump-era Republicans.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'We've lost 30% of customers since Ulez expanded'

More than 400,000 drivers in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex have been fined for not paying the £12.50 daily charge for older, more polluting vehicles since it expanded in August 2023.
London politics
#new-york-city
NYC parents
fromMail Online
1 month ago

10m Americans told to stay indoors TODAY over air quality emergency

New York City issues an air quality alert due to elevated ground-level ozone, urging residents to stay indoors to avoid health risks.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
New York City

New Air Quality Stats Dispel Earlier Forecasts for Congestion Pricing Pollution - Streetsblog New York City

NYC parents
fromMail Online
1 month ago

10m Americans told to stay indoors TODAY over air quality emergency

New York City issues an air quality alert due to elevated ground-level ozone, urging residents to stay indoors to avoid health risks.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
New York City

New Air Quality Stats Dispel Earlier Forecasts for Congestion Pricing Pollution - Streetsblog New York City

#health-advisory
#memphis
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

xAI is facing a lawsuit for operating over 400 MW of gas turbines without permits | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

xAI is facing a lawsuit for operating over 400 MW of gas turbines without permits | TechCrunch

#health-risks
NYC parents
fromHealthbeat
1 month ago

Here's what's happening in New York public health this week

Health risks from wildfire smoke in New York are heightened for vulnerable populations.
A new Covid variant detected in NYC does not pose an increased threat compared to previous strains.
Miami food
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Fast-moving airborne threat approaching US triggers public health

A large Saharan dust cloud is moving toward Florida, raising potential health risks due to poor air quality.
NYC parents
fromHealthbeat
1 month ago

Here's what's happening in New York public health this week

Health risks from wildfire smoke in New York are heightened for vulnerable populations.
A new Covid variant detected in NYC does not pose an increased threat compared to previous strains.
Miami food
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Fast-moving airborne threat approaching US triggers public health

A large Saharan dust cloud is moving toward Florida, raising potential health risks due to poor air quality.
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Plan Ahead for Extreme Air Conditions

Residents in many regions of the U.S. must now prepare for fire season. As the fires grow larger and multiple fires burn simultaneously, air quality becomes an issue.
Environment
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

xAI Colossus pollution concerns in Memphis continue

I stand firm that nothing matters if you cannot breathe clean air, drink clean water, and plant in clean soil.
Toronto startup
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 weeks ago

Schools stay open amid extreme heat warning

Despite an extreme heat warning, BROOKLYNNYC Public Schools will remain open, with temperatures expected to reach 100F and heat indexes up to 105F.
NYC parents
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Mayor hails success of London-wide ULEZ scrappage scheme - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has hailed the success of his London-wide ULEZ scrappage scheme as a new report published by Transport for London (TfL) reveals it was successful in helping to substantially reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality by removing older, more polluting vehicles from London's roads.
London food
#health-warnings
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

Red haze over the Sunshine State: Massive Sahara dust plume jolts Florida with dangers and dramatic skies

A massive Saharan dust plume is approaching Florida, raising health concerns.
Health experts warn of respiratory risks due to fine particulate matter.
Air quality alerts have been issued for affected regions across the Caribbean.
Miami food
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Apocalyptic aerial hazard the size of US barrels toward Florida

A vast Sahara dust plume is traveling across the Atlantic, with health warnings for respiratory issues in affected areas.
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

London reaches 2,000 zero emission buses, making over 20% of TfL fleet - Sustainable Bus

The shift to a fully zero-emission bus fleet is projected to cut carbon emissions by five million tonnes over two decades while enhancing urban air quality.
London food
#public-health
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Environmental Justice Groups Sue Over Louisiana Law Censoring Air Pollution Data

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Louisiana residents were warning their neighbors about polluted air-now the state could fine them $1M for doing it

Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Environmental Justice Groups Sue Over Louisiana Law Censoring Air Pollution Data

State law restricts sharing of unapproved air pollution data, impacting community health initiatives.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Louisiana residents were warning their neighbors about polluted air-now the state could fine them $1M for doing it

#wildfire-smoke
Upper West Side
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Will Canadian wildfire smoke impact NYC area? Air quality alerts likely Wednesday

Ground-level ozone pollution is becoming a health concern in the tri-state area, affecting sensitive groups.
Upper West Side
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Will Canadian wildfire smoke impact NYC area? Air quality alerts likely Wednesday

Ground-level ozone pollution is becoming a health concern in the tri-state area, affecting sensitive groups.
#environmental-issues
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NAACP urges halt to Musk's smog-belching Colossus DC

The NAACP urges local authorities to suspend xAI's datacenter operations due to violations of the Clean Air Act related to air quality concerns.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco

Flaring reported at Richmond's Chevron Refinery; air quality advisory issued

Chevron Refinery's flaring led to an air quality advisory in the Bay Area.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NAACP urges halt to Musk's smog-belching Colossus DC

The NAACP urges local authorities to suspend xAI's datacenter operations due to violations of the Clean Air Act related to air quality concerns.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Sunday Links: Person Rescued After Falling From Cliff Along Batteries to Bluffs Trail

At least 31 Palestinians were killed and over 150 wounded Sunday when Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on crowds approaching an aid distribution site in southern Gaza, according to health officials and witnesses.
East Bay (California)
#weather
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