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Smog linked to heart cell death
July 26, 2010 9:55 AM
A new study finds smog may cause cell death in the heart. Air pollution has been linked to cardiovascular disease -- but it's hard to narrow down which chemicals are responsible. This study looked at ozone -- a gas that protects the earth from the sun's radiation and... more » -
Report: Most Americans still live in unclean air
April 28, 2010 12:01 PM
A new report says more than half of Americans still live in areas with unhealthy air, despite progress in reducing smog. The report released Wednesday by the American Lung Association is based on 2006-2008 figures. It says progress has been made in reducing particle pollution such as soot and dust,... more » -
Stricter smog caps could snare Colorado counties
January 8, 2010 8:44 AM
Two southwestern Colorado counties will violate federal air pollution standards if proposed stricter regulations are approved. La Plata and Montezuma counties could join nine along Colorado's more populous Front Range as being in violation of ozone levels. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed a maximum ozone level ranging... more » -
EPA tightening smog rules
January 7, 2010 12:34 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency is setting stricter health standards for smog. Hundreds more counties nationwide will likely be in violation. The EPA says it will cost tens of billions dollars annually to reduce pollution to meet the limits. Smog irritates the lungs, and can lead to asthma attacks and other... more »
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