One of South Carolina’s state mottos is “Dum spiro spero,” a Latin phrase meaning “While I breathe, I hope.” However, there are some living near the New-Indy Containerboard mill in Catawba, South Carolina, reporting difficulty breathing due to an all-pervasive noxious odor hanging over the community, allegedly caused by the plant. On most days, when…
‘A Prisoner in Our Own Home’: South Carolina Cardboard Mill Allegedly Emitting Noxious Odors
April 1, 2022
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Air Pollution May Cancel out Benefits of Exercise on Brain Health
The study of more than 8,000 people also shows that air pollution is associated with a decrease in brain volume and health. “This study shows that air pollution is associated with worse brain health, including white matter lesions, which are linked with increased risk of stroke and neurodegenerative disease,” says Melissa Furlong, an assistant professor…
Northern Chinese District Blocks All Coal and Wood Burning Ahead of Olympics
Officials in a northern Chinese district banned residents from burning coal or wood for heating—even if it was well below the freezing point—ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. The northern district of Shanhaiguan in Qinhuangdao city, Hebei Province, took extreme measures to fight smog, including forcibly closing or dismantling household stoves, reported state media…
California Landscapers, Truck Drivers Face Strict New Emissions Rules
December 13, 2021
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The resource board approved a ban on the sale of gas-powered landscaping equipment—such as leaf blowers—and other small gas-powered engines by 2024. The move was just one of several made Dec. 9 by the California Air Resource Board (CARB), which oversees the state’s climate change and air pollution regulations, in an effort to reduce smog….
Air Pollution Is a Risk Factor for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a growing concern among older adults. Many known risk factors are associated with RA, but a new study published in the journal Rheumatology suggests a link between air pollution and the condition. For this study, researchers from the University of Verona, Italy, collected longitudinal data of patients affected by rheumatoid arthritis…
Examining Beijing’s Role in Environmental Damages
Deforestation, air pollution, and overfishing are just a few issues at the forefront of many environmental concerns. As for who’s to blame, China nears the top of the culprit list for contributing countries. In this special report, we take a look at the data and dive into just how much China is responsible for regarding…
Air Pollution Increases Risk of Cardiac Arrest: Study
A team of Italian scientists have closely linked air pollution to cardiac arrest, showing that short-term exposure to pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and benzene raised the risk of cardiac arrest outside the hospital. “In addition to being a threat to the ecosystem, evidence is accumulating that dirty air should be considered a…
Irvine Residents Call on Council to Address ‘Public Health Crisis’
May 26, 2021
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IRVINE, Calif.—A group of Irvine residents gathered outside city hall May 25 to protest a variety of issues, including some related to an asphalt-mixing plant. Various activist groups attended the rally, which was formed by the Stop Toxic Asphalt Pollutants (STAP) group, an Irvine-based organization that is seeking relief from the smell of burnt rubber. Members of the group…
Irvine Residents Call on City Council to Address ‘Public Health Crisis’
May 26, 2021
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IRVINE, Calif.—A group of Irvine residents gathered outside city hall on May 25 to protest a variety of issues, including some related to an asphalt-mixing plant. Various activist groups attended the rally, which was formed by the Stop Toxic Asphalt Pollutants (STAP) group, an Irvine-based organization seeking relief from the smell of burnt rubber. Members of the group…
Farmers’ Protests, Air Pollution, and a Public Health Crisis in India’s Capital Are a Legacy of Socialism: Expert
NEW DELHI—Thousands of farmers are protesting in New Delhi, blocking the city’s streets. Among their demands is the repeal of an air quality management act that penalizes stubble burning, which happens to be a major cause of air pollution in India’s national capital region. The protests, the air pollution due to yearly massive burning of…
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