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Utah’s air pollution mitigation efforts may be making wintertime smog worse

Regulations around ammonium nitrate pollution (NH4NO3) responsible for Utah smog may be making Utah air quality worse. Learn why and what is being done. Read More >

Sand Fire burning in Northern California brings area’s first air pollution alert of 2019

The Sand Fire marked the first major blaze of California’s 2019 fire season, burning 2,512 acres and triggering an air pollution alert. Learn more. Read More >

Exceedingly high air pollution levels are causing mechanical failures in commercial-plane turbines

While air pollution is often unseen, it’s having a visible, corrosive effect on some commercial plane engines. Learn more. Read More >

Alberta’s raging wildfires cause dangerously polluted air quality, and point to a concerning global trend

Alberta wildfires scorched over 700,000 acres of pristine forest, spawning toxic air pollution and highlighting a concerning global trend. Read more. Read More >

Colorado’s 90-day air pollution loophole exposes the state to toxic air

Colorado oil and gas companies may be taking advantage of relaxed regulation enforcement and a state law loophole. Learn more. Read More >

India’s air pollution problem has become a voting issue - finally!

Air pollution has emerged as an important topic in party manifestos for the first time in India's election history. Learn more. Read More >

Dhaka air pollution is on the rise, despite new regulations - here's why

Amid reports of worsening air quality in Dhaka, the High Court gathered to discuss their frustration with the city's persistent dirty air. Learn more. Read More >

Mexico City’s current air pollution levels cause government to declare an Environmental Emergency

Dry season conditions and rising temperatures have exacerbated brush fires in Southern Mexico, blanketing much of the region in a toxic smog. Learn more. Read More >

Hong Kong air pollution is primarily attributed to 'this' unlikely suspect

New evidence shows pollution emissions from container ships may be the primary contributor to air pollution in Hong Kong. Learn more. Read More >

Jakarta demands action against air pollution

Jakarta residents urge the government to enact regulations legislated years ago. Learn more. Read More >

Sydney under blanket of smoke as hazard reduction burnings spread citywide air pollution

Controlled burnings near Sydney, Australia sharply increase air pollution in the city. Read all about the “Sydney smoke” and its effect on air quality. Read More >

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