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, ...
After the L.A. Fires, a New Menace Lingers
The phrase “urban firestorm” has terrified me since I first heard it, from the climate scientist Daniel Swain, who was ...
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This Claremont Colleges group is building air filters for those affected by Eaton Fire
They’ve been involved in local, mutual aid efforts before the Eaton Fire and had previously thought about air purifiers in response to COVID and general air pollution concerns. But in the ...
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What is the pink powder fire crews are dropping on L.A., and how does it work?
and even raises the risk of dementia more than other forms of air pollution. The U.S. Forest Service has been using aerial fire retardants since the 1950s, according to their website ...
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Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now
Escaping the sickening air pollution triggered by ... in the neighborhoods around the Palisades Fire. Two environmental researchers who study how pollution harms human health say that, in the ...