airborne particulate matter News
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Idrobase and university research for a new catalyst
Idrobase Group is working on a new device that will purify the air freeing the environment from viruses, bacteria, airborne particulate matter and volatile organic compounds (VOC). The project was born in synergy with K-INN Tech, a start-up composed of scholars from the University of Padua (a "spin-off" of the Department of Industrial Engineering). Idrobase Group is already well known in the ...
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Air pollution particles found in mothers’ placentas
Evidence that carbonaceous particles may be translocated into the placenta during pregnancy has been reported by researchers from Queen Mary University of London at the European Respiratory Society congress. The study, undertaken with permission of five women who gave birth to healthy babies, isolated and screened 3500 placental macrophages and observed 60 cells which contained 72 particles. ...
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ERM-CZ110: a new Certified Reference Material for analysis of airborne particulate matter
Airborne particulate matter is a major problem in many densely populated areas of the world. This pollutant is a mixture of particles of different size and composition, originating from different sources. The finest fraction of these particles, the so-called PM2,5,, is notoriously dangerous because it can penetrate deep into the lungs and may pass into the bloodstream causing respiratory problems ...
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PILS-IC-VA: semi-continuous determination of anions, cations & heavy metals in aerosols
Metrohm presents PILS-IC-VA, a new instrumental approach coupling a Particle-Into-Liquid-Sampler (PILS) to a dual-channel ion chromatograph (IC) for measuring aerosol anions and cations and a voltammetric measuring stand (VA) to determine the heavy metals. PILS-IC-VA is a powerful tool to capture the short-term impacts of air pollution as it allows the near real-time determination of the aerosol ...
By Metrohm AG
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ASTM D4185 - 06(2011) standard practice for measurement of metals in workplace atmospheres by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry
The health of workers in many industries is at risk through exposure by inhalation to toxic metals. Industrial hygienists and other public health professionals need to determine the effectiveness of measures taken to control workers' exposures, and this is generally achieved by making workplace air measurements. Exposure to some metal-containing particles has been demonstrated to cause ...
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Every breath we take – Signals 2013 focuses on air quality in Europe
Poor air quality can have serious impacts on our health and the environment. How is Europe’s air quality? What are the main sources of air pollutants? How do they affect our health and the environment? What does Europe do to improve air quality? The new edition of the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) Signals takes a closer look. Air quality in Europe has improved greatly in recent ...
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EPA Sued for Setting Weak Particulate Matter Standards
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (ENS) - Thirteen states, the District of Columbia and a California state agency filed a joint lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today for ignoring scientific evidence and the advice of its own experts in setting weak standards for air pollution known as fine particulate matter. The lawsuit challenges a new rule adopted by the EPA in September that ...
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Phoenix home builder fined $155,000 to settle dust violations
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today fined with Richmond American Homes of Arizona, Inc. $155,000 for alleged dust violations that occurred at five residential construction sites in Maricopa County. The violations were discovered during routine inspections from 2003 to 2005 conducted by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department. “Maricopa County's particulate air ...
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Sahara dust, sea spray and fires contribute to bad air quality
Human activities are the main cause of poor air quality, but natural sources of air pollution also play a role. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) considers how particulate matter from these natural sources affects the air we breathe. The report is the first evaluation of Member State reporting under the EU's Air Quality Directive. The directive sets legally binding limit ...
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ASTM D7202 - 11 standard test method for determination of beryllium in the workplace using field-based extraction and optical fluorescence detection
Exposure to beryllium can cause a potentially fatal disease, and occupational exposure limits for beryllium in air and on surfaces have been established to reduce exposure risks to potentially affected workers (4, 5). Sampling and analytical methods for beryllium are needed in order to meet the challenges relating to exposure assessment and risk reduction. Field-portable sampling and ...
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Research to address health impact of indoor air pollution
Research will be launched to evaluate the health impact of indoor air pollution in urban public spaces by the International Ecological Economy Promotion Association (IEEPA), announced Li Junyang, secretary-general of the IEEPA, at a seminar in Beijing on July 24, 2016. The seminar was held to solicit opinions on the research from experts in government departments and universities as well as ...
By Camfil Ltd
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Brief smog exposure linked to premature death
Exposures of less than 24 hours to current levels of ground-level ozone in many areas are likely to contribute to premature deaths, finds a new US National Research Council report. Ozone, a key component of smog, can cause respiratory problems and other health effects. In addition, evidence of a relationship between exposures of less than 24 hours and mortality has been mounting, but ...
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EEA reviews new findings from 2012, the Year of Water
Europe needs to work harder to protect its water resources from increasing pressures. This was one of the messages that emerged during 2012, ‘European Year of Water’. The European Environment Agency (EEA) also presented important findings in many other areas, including air, climate, biodiversity and chemicals. What did we learn about water in 2012? Europe needs to redouble efforts ...
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Many Europeans still exposed to harmful air pollutants
Almost a third of Europe's city dwellers are exposed to excessive concentrations of airborne particulate matter (PM). Particulate matter is one of the most important pollutants in terms of harm to human health as it penetrates sensitive parts of the respiratory system. The EU has made progress over the past decades to reduce the air pollutants which cause acidification, but a new report published ...
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Many Europeans still exposed to harmful air pollutants
Almost a third of Europe's city dwellers are exposed to excessive concentrations of airborne particulate matter (PM), one of the most important pollutants in terms of harm to human health as it penetrates sensitive parts of the respiratory system. The EU has made progress over the past decades to reduce the air pollutants which cause acidification, but a new report published today by the European ...
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Second Patent for the World’s First and Only Non-Petroleum Synthetic Dust Suppressant
Soilworks, the worldwide leader in dust control and soil stabilization products, has been awarded a second U.S .Patent for its revolutionary gas-to-liquid (GTL) technology-based dust control product, Durasoil. The GTL formulated Durasoil (U.S. Patent No. 9,068,106) produces the purest, greenest and only non-petroleum synthetic dust suppression fluid on the global market today. Until now, ...
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EC sends final warning to three member states over fine particles pollution
The European Commission has sent a final written warning to Estonia, Slovenia and Sweden over breaches of the EU air quality standards for a dangerous airborne pollutant, fine particulate matter or PM 10. The standards entered into force in 2005 and none of the three Member States has requested a time extension to meet them. Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas said: “Airborne particles are ...
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Indoor Air Quality Resources to Improve Student Performance
The first day of the school year for New York City Public Schools is September 7th. Students and teachers in many other parts of the country have already returned to the classroom, but regardless of when the school year begins, an essential component for learning and thriving is healthy indoor air quality (IAQ). For years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been reporting about ...
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Indoor Air Quality Resources to Improve Student Performance in Puerto Rico
The COVID pandemic brought a new focus on the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and infection control programs in schools and universities. For years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that programs that promote healthy IAQ can improve health, increase students’ ability to learn, improve test scores and also improve adult productivity in the school system. ...
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Resources to Optimize the Indoor Air Quality of Schools and Universities
Millions of students and teachers return to classrooms for the new school year during the months of August and September. While the COVID pandemic brought new attention to the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) at schools and universities, it has been known for years that student performance and attendance can be impacted by IAQ conditions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ...
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