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New report released `PM2.5 in the UK`

The Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research (SNIFFER) has released a new report on PM2.5 in the UK. The report provides a concise summary of the current state of scientific knowledge on particle pollution with a diameter of 2.5 nm or less (PM2.5). The report covers the health effects, sources, speciation (determine composition of fine PM), pathways, regulatory ...

Jan. 20, 2011

By Environmental Protection UK

Liveable Cities: Exposure to Air Pollution of Dangerous Airborne Particles (PM2.5) and the Toxic Gas NO2 a focus at 22nd International Clean Air and Environment Conference.

Ecotech, Australia’s leader in environmental monitoring solutions, released new studies among others at CASANZ 2015 (Clean Air Society Australia and New Zealand), held from 21 – 23 September in Melbourne, addressing the world’s biggest environmental risk – air pollution. Keynote speaker at the conference and Founder and Director of “Clean Air in London”, Simon ...

Sep. 29, 2015

By Ecotech Pty Ltd

DOW Launches TEQUATIC PLUS Fine Particle Filter Globally

TEQUATIC PLUS filter introduced in parallel with Aquatech Amsterdam in Europe and the International Desalination Conference in China; Product experiencing growth in new applications, including industrial wastewater treatment and reuse Manufacturing gears up to accommodate demand Dow Water & Process ...

Nov. 18, 2013

By Dow Water & Process Solutions

PM2.5 and ozone pollution exposure increases risk of cardiac arrest

People exposed to fine particle (PM2.5) and ozone pollution are at increased risk of suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, according to a recent Finnish study. Cardiac arrest is more likely within 24 hours after exposure to PM2.5 and up to several days after exposure to ozone. Previous studies have already linked air pollution with sudden events causing cardiac (heart) arrest, when the heart ...

Jul. 4, 2013

By European Commission, Environment DG

Fine particles trap more heat in atmosphere than previously thought

Fine particles in the air produced by road transport trap more radiation in the earth's atmosphere than previously estimated, and therefore may contribute more to global warming than realised, according to new research. In contrast, the impact of particles from shipping appears to reflect more radiation than previously thought, whilst the effect of particles from aviation is comparatively small. ...

Mar. 24, 2010

By Science for Environment Policy - European Commission DG Environment News Alert Service

EPA Designates Idaho’s West Silver Valley as being in “Non-Attainment” for Fine Particle Air Pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken another step forward today to reduce pollution and protect air quality in Northern Idaho’s West Silver Valley. Late yesterday, the EPA officially finalized nationwide area designations for the 2012 annual PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard. As part of these area designations, the West Silver Valley has been designated a ...

Dec. 19, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

DOW Helps Solve Difficult Water Challenges in Europe: TEQUATIC PLUS Fine Particle Filter

Expansion into European market announced at Dow’s 2013 Solutions Dinner in Amsterdam TEQUATIC PLUS fine particle filter is engineered to lower the total cost of ownership in extreme and variable high solids environments. Facilitates more than 99% uptime with continuously cleaning, cross-flow filtration and centrifugal ...

Nov. 4, 2013

By Dow Water & Process Solutions

Subway stations with platform sliding doors and good ventilation reduce passengers’ exposure to PM2.5

Underground trains are among the most widely used public transport systems in cities worldwide. A study investigating the chemical composition and source of particles in Barcelona subway stations found that a new station design, with sliding doors that separate the platform from the tunnel and good ventilation, reduced the concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) by over 50% compared with ...

Mar. 17, 2016

By European Commission, Environment DG

EPA to hold public hearing on the proposed rule to reduce interstate transport of ozone and fine particle pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold one of its three public hearings on its proposed “transport rule” this week in Philadelphia. The proposed rule would cut power plant pollution that drifts across the borders of 31 eastern states and the District of Columbia. The proposed rule, along with local and state air pollution controls, is designed to help areas in the ...

Aug. 25, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA to hold public hearings on proposed rule to reduce interstate transport of ozone and fine particle pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold three public hearings on its proposed “transport rule,” which would cut power plant pollution that drifts across the borders of 31 eastern states and the District of Columbia. The proposed rule, along with local and state air pollution controls, is designed to help areas in the eastern United States meet existing national air ...

Aug. 16, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Californians dying prematurely from particles in vehicle exhaust

Every year, up to 24,000 Californians die prematurely because they breathe fine particle pollution over a long period of time, according to research presented this week to the California Air Resources Board. A majority of these deaths occur in highly populated areas around the state, including the South Coast, the San Joaquin Valley and the San Francisco Bay air basins. All combustion ...

May 26, 2008

By Environment News Service (ENS)

Announcement: 2nd International FINE!Dust-Free Congress

2nd International FINE!Dust-Free Congress in Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee (A), 1 - 2.10.2009 Early registration discount only till 30.6.2009! The programme will focus on the new EU Air Quality Directive, costs, causes and the health impacts of fine-dust pollution. Douglas Dockery from the Harvard School of Public Health - one of the most renowned fine-dust experts and author of numerous ...

Sep. 4, 2009

Announcement: 2nd International FINE!Dust-Free Congress

2nd International FINE!Dust-Free Congress in Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee (A), 1 - 2.10.2009 Early registration discount only till 30.6.2009! The programme will focus on the new EU Air Quality Directive, costs, causes and the health impacts of fine-dust pollution. Douglas Dockery from the Harvard School of Public Health - one of the most renowned fine-dust experts and author of numerous ...

Nov. 3, 2009

Screen Classifying Cutter Controls Particle Sizes

A new Screen Classifying Cutter from Munson Machinery reduces hard, soft and fibrous materials into controlled particle sizes at high rates with minimal fines. Model SCC-15-B features a proprietary rotor design comprised of cutter heads attached to a helical array of staggered holders called "interconnected parallelograms" that ...

Jul. 27, 2011

By Munson Machinery Company, Inc.

Masses of plastic particles found in Great Lakes

Already ravaged by toxic algae, invasive mussels and industrial pollution, the Great Lakes now confront another potential threat that few had even imagined until recently: untold millions of plastic litter bits, some visible only through a microscope. Scientists who have studied gigantic masses of floating plastic in the world's oceans are now reporting similar discoveries in the lakes that make ...

Jul. 29, 2013

By Associated Press

U.S. EPA proposes to disapprove California’s air quality plans for South Coast and San Joaquin Valley / agency asks CA to revise PM2.5 plans to better protect health of residents

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to disapprove California’s air quality plans for fine particles - also known as PM2.5 - for failure to achieve adequate emissions reductions in the South Coast and San Joaquin Valley air basins notoriously known for poor air quality. States are required to submit plans to EPA that identify how health-based air quality standards ...

Nov. 9, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Proposes Measures to Address Direct Emissions of Fine Particulates

EPA is proposing options for calculating key program elements for implementing the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program for fine particle pollution in areas that meet clean air standards. Fine particle pollution can aggravate heart and lung diseases and has been associated with premature death and a variety of serious health problems including heart attacks, chronic bronchitis ...

Sep. 17, 2007

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Operators of Falmouth Docks fined for pollution spill

A ship repair company has been ordered to pay £24,300 in fines and costs for polluting Cornwall's famous Fal estuary with toxic paint sludge. The case was brought by the Environment Agency and Cornwall Council. On September 29, 2011 the Agency received a report of pollution in the estuary. On arrival an officer saw a large rusty-coloured plume in the harbour covering an area approximately ...

Jul. 10, 2013

By The Environment Agency - England and Wales

EPA proposes revisions to air quality index for particle pollution

EPA is proposing to update its Air Quality Index (AQI) to reflect the latest standards for fine particle pollution. The proposal also would set a “significant harm” level, which states use in developing emergency episode plans. Fine particle pollution is also known as fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5. Under the proposed changes, the AQI would reach “code orange” – unhealthy for sensitive ...

Jan. 19, 2009

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Awards Louisiana over $628,500 to Monitor Particle Pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded $628,523 to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) to monitor fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5. These are particles found in smoke and haze that measure 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter. The particles come from a variety of sources, and can have serious effects on the heart and lungs if they are inhaled. The grant ...

Jul. 9, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

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