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Record Temps Force Air Alert for San Joaquin till Wednesday
FOX40 NewsWith the continued scorching weather, San Joaquin County officials have issued an Air Alert that should continue until, at least, Wednesday. The alert actually began on Sept. 29 – when conditions made it possible for ozone levels to exceed the...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues
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Gov. Gregoire extends burn ban to aid fire containment; forecasted wind worries officials
Q13 FOX News OnlineFirefighters battling wildfires throughout Central and Eastern Washington made progress during the week, but continuing dry conditions and a forecasted winds have crews worried of what's to come. More than 800 personnel using 32 fire engines and seven...Tags: Fires, Environmental Pollution, Conservation, Executive Branch, Wildlife
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'Carmageddon II' Could Clean Up Air Pollution, Study Says
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Carmageddon II may cause a rise in blood pressure this weekend, but health officials say it could actually be good for your lungs. A UCLA study released Friday showed last year's 405 freeway closure improved air quality in the...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Hybrid Vehicles, Environmental Issues
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Coal still a burning issue in Will County
As local activists honored Mayor Rahm Emanuel this week for brokering a deal that scuttled two coal-fired power plants in Chicago, three women gathered around a dining room table in suburban Will County couldn't help but feel left out. For nearly two...
Tags: Laws, Lisa Madigan, Wind Power, Coal, Companies and Corporations
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Highway 97 closed as crews battle Table Mountain wildfire
Q13 FOX News OnlineMotorists along a five-mile stretch of Highway 97 on Blewett Pass near Wenatchee will experience up to 30-minute delays starting Wednesday at noon as crews battle the Table Mountain wildfire in the area, according to the Washington State Department of...Tags: Fires, Wildfires, Environmental Pollution, American Red Cross, Highway Transportation
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Gayle on the Go! Events for Saturday, June 23, 2012
KTLA NewsSaturday @ 8 a.m. 10th Annual South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Lawnmower Exchange Program Long Beach www.aqmd.gov Make this weekend’s lawn mowing chores easier and pollution free. Today in Long Beach the South Coast Air Quality Management...Tags: Concerts, Photography, Manufacturing and Engineering, Africa, Automotive Equipment
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Poor air quality forces CWU to move football game 115 miles
Q13 Fox News reporterPoor air quality in the Kittitas Valley forced Central Washington University to move its football game Saturday against Azusa Pacific University from the CWU campus to a stadium in Bothell. Smoke from the fires ravaging central and eastern Washington...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Football, Sports, Environmental Issues
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710 tunnel could be health hazard
Speaking to a crowd already leery of a proposed tunnel connecting the Long Beach (710) Freeway to Pasadena, a leading smog scientist and asthma researcher warned Tuesday that the roadway could be a health hazard. “Those of us in the area of air...
Tags: Science and Technology, Environmental Pollution, Asthma, Anthony J. Portantino, Highway Transportation
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GOING GREEN: A closer look at nitrogen oxides
Contributing WriterLast week I began a two-part column about air pollution and discussed three of the six most common air pollutants as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency. This week, I’ll take a look at the other three. As a refresher, the most common air...Tags: Environmental Pollution, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Asthma, Environmental Issues
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Hazy September
Lots more September sunshine all over the region, but the problem will be haze and smoke in many areas. Moderate air quality for the I-5 corridor, poor air quality in Central Oregon and Central Washington; hazardous air quality in areas right near...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Pacific Ocean, Environmental Issues
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Imperial County faces more stringent dust control rules
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterThe first information workshop addressing a revised set of more stringent regulations for dust mitigation in Imperial County was held Monday, as compliance with the Clean Air Act and a stay on recent sanctions are being sought. The workshops come as...Tags: Environmental Pollution, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Highway Transportation, Environmental Issues
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NCBA urges EPA to not lower dust standard
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) clearly spelled out its opposition to any attempt by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lower the coarse particulate matter (PM) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) in its official...Tags: Science and Technology, Environmental Pollution, Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics
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