Finally we know where toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires could end up
Here are the landfills that could take toxic waste from the L.A. wildfires in the coming weeks — many have not accepted ...
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Salt Lake's rising air pollution threat: Wildfire smoke and dementia
Reality check: Southern California sees far worse wildfire smoke than Salt Lake generally does, with particulate matter in ...
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Breathe Pakistan: South Asian experts highlight rapid glacial melting in Hindu Kush region
Addressing the event, Supreme Court senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah highlighted that the Hindu Kush Himalaya ...
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Breathe Pakistan: Sherry Rehman says developing world needs $1.3-$6tr for climate finance
At Islamabad conference, ex-SBP governor Shamshad says Pakistan’s climate challenges require $40-50bn investment per year till 2050. A global climate conference under DawnMedia’s ‘ Breathe Pakistan ’ ...
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Study finds high PFAS levels near Okinawa air base, raising contamination concerns
Researchers found high concentrations of toxic “forever chemicals” in seawater offshore Okinawa in 2023, suggesting this ...
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Here’s How the Los Angeles Wildfires Are Affecting Animals, From Fish to Snakes to Birds
While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for ...
Los Angeles health department advises on wildfire soot and ash cleanup
Dr. Barbara Ferrer said residents should assess their homes for soot, ash and smoke contamination before settling back in.
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Air pollution drives lung cancer surge among non-smokers
In Nairobi and other major cities, PM2.5 levels often exceed the WHO's recommended limits, mainly due to vehicle emissions, ...
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Toxic dangers lurk in LA, even in homes that didn’t burn
Urban wildfires like LA’s make harmful chemicals from burning plastics and electronics that can make indoor air dangerous for months.