Air Pollution

CLIMATEWIRE | EPA is getting rid of the two offices that are primarily responsible for regulating climate and air pollution. The move to eliminate the Office of Atmospheric Protection (OAP) and Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) by the end of the fiscal year signals a likely end…

Illustration of ESA's Salsa Cluster satellite burning up during reentry. (Image credit: ESA/David Ducross) A dramatic aircraft chase of a falling spacecraft has provided new insights into the fiery processes that accompany the atmospheric demise of retired satellites. The measurements will help scientists better understand how satellite air pollution affects…

EPD convictions in March ************************      Thirty-eight convictions were recorded in March 2025 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.        Five of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, four were under the Noise Control Ordinance, eight were under the Public…

CLIMATEWIRE | When EPA announced its intent to roll back more than two dozen regulations last month, Administrator Lee Zeldin said it was necessary because pollution limits were “suffocating” the nation’s economy. But 12 of the 31 rules on the chopping block protect Americans' ability to breathe by curtailing air…

A new study led by researchers at Yale University suggests that early-life exposure to two widespread environmental pollutants -- small particle air pollution and outdoor artificial light at night -- could increase the risk of pediatric thyroid cancer. The study -- a collaborative effort involving multiple Yale departments and institutions…

By Mark Hunter 4 days agoTue Apr 15 2025 08:45:44 Reading Time: 2 minutes A new study claims that 1.9 million Americans have been exposed to increased air pollution from Bitcoin mining The 34 largest U.S. Bitcoin mines have consumed more electricity than the entire city of Los Angeles Pollution…

Nepal capital chokes as wildfires rage by AFP Staff Writers Kathmandu (AFP) April 3, 2025 Nepal's capital was blanketed in acrid smog Thursday as wildfires across the country pushed air pollution levels to among the worst in the world. Experts say that widespread wildfires, fuelled by an exceptionally dry winter…

Rapidly reducing aerosol emissions, which are part of air pollution, without concurrently reducing greenhouse gas emissions could expose a large fraction of the world’s most vulnerable people to a sudden acceleration of warming and extreme heat in highly polluted regions like India. Researchers warned as much in a study published…

Sweetened vanilla, calming lavender, or fragrant jasmine and lotus may fill your home with enticing aromas. But new research shows that the supposed stress-reducing and mood-enhancing effects of scented products may come with unwanted indoor pollution. “While these products are widely used to create a cozy atmosphere, their emissions can…

A steel factory in Hebei, China, in 2015 Kevin Frayer/Getty Images A recent surge in the rate of global warming has been largely driven by China’s efforts to reduce air pollution, raising questions about how air quality regulations are influencing the climate and whether we fully understand the impact of…