Inhabitant

AUGUST 9, 2021

Researchers at the University of Washington have found a relationship between increased levels of fine particle pollution and the risk of dementia.

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Breezometer

OCTOBER 25, 2021

What Pollutants Does it Cover? Ground-level ozone (03) Particle pollution (PM2.5 Ground-level ozone (03) Particle pollution (PM 2.5) Particle pollution (PM 10). It varies by pollutant. Report shorter-term AQ data to caution people in time to reduce their exposure. What Time Frame Does it Cover?

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Many of the Black residents are disproportionately affected by particle pollution and related illnesses, including asthma, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and heart disease.” “The airborne byproducts of coke production include fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and sulfur dioxide (SO2).

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Fossil Fuels Particle Pollution Carbon Dioxide Clean Air Act 71

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 26, 2022

During the large fire years of 2018-2020, Fresno experienced 51 high particle pollution days , up from 34 days for the period of 2017-2019. . This was particularly pronounced during the wildfire seasons of 2020 and 2021, when 4 of the 5 largest wildfires in California’s history burned.

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Climate Change Air Pollution Ozone Particle Pollution 300

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 1, 2022

I have developed asthma as an adult and being in the vicinity of any diesel engine is enough to set me off, but the long-term health effects for all of us from the ambient particle pollution really cannot be overstated. Truck pollution is killing us, the planet, and it stinks. UCS member, Oregon.

Nitrogen Oxides 231

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 15, 2023

The three regions with the worst air quality (by year-round particle pollution) in the United States are in the San Joaquin Valley, corresponding to five of its eight counties. However, this economic profit has a steep health and environmental toll, and that toll is paid for by the residents of rural communities in California.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

. -- Indoor exposure to emissions from cooking on gas stoves can worsen asthma symptoms, cause wheezing, and result in reduced lung function in children , particularly in the absence of ventilation and for children living with asthma or allergies. -- Wood-burning stoves used for heating create sharp increases in indoor levels of particle pollution.

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