air quality service News
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EPA Awards Grant to Reduce Respiratory Hazards from Diesel Emissions in Puerto Rico
Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1.4 million Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant to the University of Puerto Rico – Medical Sciences Campus. The grant provides funding to replace a number of old heavy duty drayage trucks. The university is also developing seminars and resources for diesel vehicle owners and the general public in Puerto ...
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Demolition Projects in Puerto Rico can Create Air Quality Concerns
Puerto Rico is known for its colonial architecture and many historic buildings in Old San Juan and across the islands. Many of these treasured buildings have undergone extensive renovations to ensure their viability for years to come. Many other buildings across the islands that do not have historic attributes and have outgrown their useful lives, are eventually torn down to make way for new ...
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Demolition Projects and Air Quality Concerns for Workers and Nearby Residents
Last month, The Desert Sun published a report about the demolition of a 229 room hotel and spa in downtown Palm Springs. The article stated that the building, constructed in the 1960s, was found to contain asbestos during the demolition project. Due to this find, containment of the worksite and air monitoring was put into place to prevent exposure to any asbestos fibers released into the air. ...
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