So where were all these problems when US air quality was at its “worst”? Where are they in China and India, now? Continue reading Claim: Prenatal exposure to air pollution linked to impulsivity, emotional problems in children
Category: Air Quality
Serbian coal pollution bill running into billions
Claim: Heavy pollution from coal-fired power stations results in Serbia losing a third of its national wealth annually because of premature deaths caused by poor air quality. Continue reading Serbian coal pollution bill running into billions
Europe’s capitals say diesel cars threaten health of residents
“Last month MEPs voted against a plan to close gaps in air pollution controls on new diesel cars, meaning limits on nitrogen oxide (NOx) will be effectively be relaxed from 2019.” Continue reading Europe’s capitals say diesel cars threaten health of residents
EPA refuses to release conflict of interest disclosure forms for outside science advisors
More than secret science. Now we have secret conflicts of interest. Continue reading EPA refuses to release conflict of interest disclosure forms for outside science advisors
Claim: Higher ozone, lower humidity levels associated with dry eye disease
So where was all this eye “disease” in, say, Los Angeles in 1955 when ozone levels could be eight or so times higher than today’s standards? Continue reading Claim: Higher ozone, lower humidity levels associated with dry eye disease
EPA air regulations much worse than California air
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just given Southern California air pollution regulators a free hand to kill even more of the local economy. Continue reading EPA air regulations much worse than California air
Chief Justice Rejects Effort to Block E.P.A. Limit on Power Plants
Why not keep implementing a rule that has been sent back to the drawing board? Continue reading Chief Justice Rejects Effort to Block E.P.A. Limit on Power Plants
Chief Justice Roberts Rejects Request to Block EPA Mercury Rule
Roberts back to selling out America on behalf of EPA. Continue reading Chief Justice Roberts Rejects Request to Block EPA Mercury Rule
As Air Worsens, New Delhi Turns to Masks. The Flashier the Better.
Are they a “grim necessity” or just a fashion accessory? Continue reading As Air Worsens, New Delhi Turns to Masks. The Flashier the Better.
Claim: Air pollution linked to higher risk of preterm birth for mothers with asthma
Of course, air quality has nothing to do with asthma. Continue reading Claim: Air pollution linked to higher risk of preterm birth for mothers with asthma
How stupid is EPA air pollution science? (Part 4)
Today’s lesson comes courtesy of India. Continue reading How stupid is EPA air pollution science? (Part 4)
India air pollution is now worse than China
The only cure for this is wealth, which will eventually afford a cleaner environment. Meantime, the poor air quality is killing no one. Continue reading India air pollution is now worse than China