News results: "air pollutants"

« 4 results in "Science"« 6 results in "Health"« 4 results in "Specials"
« 3 results in "World"
dotclear

Science

EPA Adopts Tighter Medical Waste Management Regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to move forward with the proposed regulations over...
» read full story December 02nd, 2008 - 15:34
California Presents Bold And Visionary Eco-Friendly Initiative

California Presents Bold And Visionary Eco-Friendly Initiative

June 26, 2008 represents a significant step for California’s fight against global warming, as the...
» read full story June 26th, 2008 - 14:46
PVC Shower Curtains Hazardous to Your Health

PVC Shower Curtains Hazardous to Your Health

A U.S. environmental non-profit organization warned last week that polyvinyl chloride (PVC)...
» read full story June 16th, 2008 - 12:56
American Electric Power Settles with EPA for $4.6 Billion

American Electric Power Settles with EPA for $4.6 Billion

The largest electricity generating utility in the United States, American Electric Power, as agreed...
» read full story October 13th, 2007 - 18:04
dotclear

Health

Pollution to Blame for Asia's Growing Number of Sneezes

Hong Kong - It starts with a sneeze, a runny nose and a cough. You think it's a cold but when the...
» read full story September 29th, 2008 - 09:49
Study: Free Radicals-Carrying Air Pollutants Linked to Lung Cancer

Study: Free Radicals-Carrying Air Pollutants Linked to Lung Cancer

A new study carried out by a team of researchers led by H. Barry Dellinger from Louisiana State...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 21:29
Detergents and Air Fresheners Smell Nice but Possibly Intoxicate

Detergents and Air Fresheners Smell Nice but Possibly Intoxicate

Some of us spend a good deal at the supermarket poring over household items that make our rooms,...
» read full story July 24th, 2008 - 17:26
Time to Drop Your Shower Curtain. It’s Toxic for Your Health

Time to Drop Your Shower Curtain. It’s Toxic for Your Health

If you were feeling safe behind your shower curtain, now it is time to drop that feeling, as a new...
» read full story June 13th, 2008 - 12:14
Pollution Leads to Nearly 24,000 Deaths in California Yearly

Pollution Leads to Nearly 24,000 Deaths in California Yearly

Nearly 24,000 Californians die prematurely because exposure to pollution for a long time,...
» read full story May 26th, 2008 - 16:29
Pollution Boosts Risk of Blood Clots As Well

Pollution Boosts Risk of Blood Clots As Well

It has long been known that pollution has noxious repercussions on our health, but no study stated...
» read full story May 13th, 2008 - 10:27
dotclear

Specials

EPA: CO2, Greenhouse Gases Are Pollutants, Cause Climate Change

EPA: CO2, Greenhouse Gases Are Pollutants, Cause Climate Change

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally acknowledged the fact that the CO2 emitted by...
» read full story April 18th, 2009 - 17:46
EPA Declares Greenhouse Gases Pollutants

EPA Declares Greenhouse Gases Pollutants

The Environmental Protection Agency has acknowledged that the green house gases are a pollutant...
» read full story March 23rd, 2009 - 22:11
PVC Shower Curtains Are Dangerous, Study Says

PVC Shower Curtains Are Dangerous, Study Says

A study issued by an environmental advocacy group called the Center for Health, Environment and...
» read full story June 14th, 2008 - 20:31
Report Warns on Deadly Effects of Ozone Pollution

Report Warns on Deadly Effects of Ozone Pollution

Short-term exposure to current levels of ozone pollution is directly linked to poor health in...
» read full story April 23rd, 2008 - 12:26
dotclear

World

EPA Wants Cleaner Air for Americans

EPA Wants Cleaner Air for Americans

Americans will breathe cleaner air thanks to a decision taken last week by the Environmental...
» read full story October 20th, 2008 - 14:11

Huge Sinkhole Slowly Swallowing a Texas Town

A massive sinkhole is under supervision as it has been swallowing up equipment and vehicles since...
» read full story May 08th, 2008 - 17:07
Coalition of States, Groups Sues EPA Over Emissions

Coalition of States, Groups Sues EPA Over Emissions

Eighteen states, led by Massachusetts, as well as several environmental groups sued the...
» read full story April 03rd, 2008 - 13:02
dotclear
dotclear
dotclear
Photos Gallery
dotclear