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Las Vegas has far from a clean reputation, but in Forbes' list of America's Most Toxic Cities, Las Vegas is named the least toxic of 40 major metropolitan areas. Forbes ranked the cities based on the number of Superfund sites in the principal city,...

Las Vegas has far from a clean reputation, but in Forbes' list of America's Most Toxic Cities, Las Vegas is named the least toxic of 40 major metropolitan areas. Forbes ranked the cities based on the number of Superfund sites in the principal city,... http://greenbiz.com/blog/2009/11/03/atlanta-named-most-toxic-us-city-las-vegas-least-toxic Hugh Byrne hbyrne450 555 555 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9119516696769662975-5b5df7a41a711953d47d24d1b873a16b 2009-11-20T23:09:27.454-05:00

UCLA scientists have found that people who live and work near Santa Monica Airport are exposed to high levels of air pollution -- a significant health concern that has been largely associated with major commercial airports such as LAX.

UCLA scientists have found that people who live and work near Santa Monica Airport are exposed to high levels of air pollution -- a significant health concern that has been largely associated with major commercial airports such as LAX. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-santa-monica-air19-2009nov19,0,4334719.story Automotive SEO aseo831 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15021899214935704449-294d11310abe3de5c9119ec71b17382c 2008-10-22T16:43:01.734-04:00

people impacted. The top 10, in alphabetical order, are: artisanal gold mining; contaminated surface water; contaminated groundwater; indoor air pollution; metals smelting and processing; industrial mining; radioactive waste and uranium mining; untreated

people impacted. The top 10, in alphabetical order, are: artisanal gold mining; contaminated surface water; contaminated groundwater; indoor air pollution; metals smelting and processing; industrial mining; radioactive waste and uranium mining; untreated http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1655988999&f=9791 3,216 3,213 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15287831656699348947-d92958fb876f9d3dc5c865c8131e7ac6 2009-11-20T23:08:51.000-05:00

TORONTO (Reuters) - ConocoPhillips Corp will pay $38,137 for 2009 air quality violations at its 190,000 barrel-per-day refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania, state environmental regulators said on Friday. "Violations include failing to report emissions...

TORONTO (Reuters) - ConocoPhillips Corp will pay $38,137 for 2009 air quality violations at its 190,000 barrel-per-day refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania, state environmental regulators said on Friday. "Violations include failing to report emissions... http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSTRE5AJ4QO20091120 Automotive SEO aseo831 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16104226784928448076-54335ae294e26d516bf008c7ca0f464e 2009-11-20T23:09:09.069-05:00

The watch begins 12:30 a.m. Saturday and runs through 11:59 p.m. Monday. The Air Quality Index is forecast to reach the orange level, which is considered unhealthy for people with heart or lung disease and asthma, older adults and children,...

The watch begins 12:30 a.m. Saturday and runs through 11:59 p.m. Monday. The Air Quality Index is forecast to reach the orange level, which is considered unhealthy for people with heart or lung disease and asthma, older adults and children,... http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20091120/OSH0101/91120168/1987/DNR-issues-air-pollution-watch Automotive SEO aseo831 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14415239549593803342-ec9726aca56fed261384f93355da54c3 2008-11-08T04:07:37.738-05:00

is 200 microgram/cubic metre. According to data recorded by thePollution Control Board as part of the Chennai Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme, the level of respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) in Kilpauk during the same period was 108

is 200 microgram/cubic metre. According to data recorded by thePollution Control Board as part of the Chennai Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme, the level of respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) in Kilpauk during the same period was 108 http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1681603283&f=9791 1,568 1,567 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5998418479895120189-77a53adcc49c521111e8780f891dd862 2009-02-05T06:01:00.000-05:00

Indoor air pollution often makes the air inside homes more unhealthy to breathe than air outdoors. Also see 25 Indoor Air Quality Tips from the...

Indoor air pollution often makes the air inside homes more unhealthy to breathe than air outdoors. Also see 25 Indoor Air Quality Tips from the... http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/indoor-air-pollution-47020404?src=rss 514 514 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13148631142617297666-afb195ff348d4564a534dc0bbb2d3b0c 2008-09-29T14:26:20.085-04:00

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - It's not just the elderly who vulnerable to the ill effects of air pollution, new research suggests. In a study of 2.7 million deaths across 48 U.S. cities, researchers found that death rates tended to rise on days when ozone

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - It's not just the elderly who vulnerable to the ill effects of air pollution, new research suggests. In a study of 2.7 million deaths across 48 U.S. cities, researchers found that death rates tended to rise on days when ozone http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1621408028&f=9791 632 632 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7479472949175319298-872f6d57516137f2e9eb944cba9c9f8c 2008-10-21T12:41:12.206-04:00

and throat; burning of the eyes; cough; and tightness in the chest. To minimize these side effects of air pollution -- especially if you have heart or lung disease -- the American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions: Tags: asthma |

and throat; burning of the eyes; cough; and tightness in the chest. To minimize these side effects of air pollution -- especially if you have heart or lung disease -- the American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions: Tags: asthma | http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1653947832&f=9791 600 599 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13279544930940212388-a0b742597aa7e4abea06a15f18ea6210 2008-09-29T10:33:52.523-04:00

The Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators (RSEI) database How hazardous is the air pollution from industrial facilities in your neighborhood? Choose a county below and the results will tell you how your potential health risk compares with that of

The Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators (RSEI) database How hazardous is the air pollution from industrial facilities in your neighborhood? Choose a county below and the results will tell you how your potential health risk compares with that of http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1621132862&f=9791 367 367 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7112718407888657876-c3d87b979e8fd1ad0ee1f5aaafbfb1ce 2009-10-19T11:09:49.250-04:00

BEIJING, China — One year after the Chinese government enacted the new "Measures on Environmental Information Disclosure" laws, an investigation by Greenpeace China has found that 18 Chinese and multinational firms are failing to comply with the...

BEIJING, China — One year after the Chinese government enacted the new "Measures on Environmental Information Disclosure" laws, an investigation by Greenpeace China has found that 18 Chinese and multinational firms are failing to comply with the... http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2009/10/19/chinese-anti-pollution-laws-still-being-ignored-report-finds Hugh Byrne hbyrne450 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9476330660452800249-9b924d28080797aa9d55b7af48d61ed3 2008-10-06T22:25:45.274-04:00

Thirty out of 50 factories failed surprise air pollution inspections carried out by the Environmental Protection Ministry last year. The ministry on Sunday released its report on the 377 inspections it conducted of 50 factories and 87 other

Thirty out of 50 factories failed surprise air pollution inspections carried out by the Environmental Protection Ministry last year. The ministry on Sunday released its report on the 377 inspections it conducted of 50 factories and 87 other http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1630358650&f=9791 297 297 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13787082136698588908-91a36f61a3d96c7d701febce4939a278 2008-10-13T08:30:37.503-04:00

Source: Environmental News Network Source: Environmental News Network Source: Treehugger Source: New Scientist

Source: Environmental News Network Source: Environmental News Network Source: Treehugger Source: New Scientist http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1641758990&f=9791 254 253 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5746949899816259657-d7d2f195a909932caf831cb93f60a338 2008-10-14T08:34:34.865-04:00

In the air we share Wildfire doesn't just burn homes, it spreads dangerous air pollution far and wide, potentially harming people who live miles away from the blaze.Although precise measurements are hard to determine, the South Coast Air Quality

In the air we share Wildfire doesn't just burn homes, it spreads dangerous air pollution far and wide, potentially harming people who live miles away from the blaze.Although precise measurements are hard to determine, the South Coast Air Quality http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1643359819&f=9791 182 182 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8241580024890108792-a2b0fcdb253da1acdf9a3da28dad1fa5 2008-10-10T06:44:28.592-04:00

and air.Certain gases associated with livestock farming have been found to be toxic and to contribute to overall air pollution levels. Livestock farming has also been associated with air-borne particulate matter. Sneeringer found a statistically strong

and air.Certain gases associated with livestock farming have been found to be toxic and to contribute to overall air pollution levels. Livestock farming has also been associated with air-borne particulate matter. Sneeringer found a statistically strong http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1637748817&f=9791 182 181 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17196544912301351307-2dc53dfc182ee5ace8b0506f3c7a9414 2009-09-17T15:14:17.493-04:00

ToxicRisk.com is based on the latest EPA Toxic Release Inventory data. The interactive maps allow the visitor to zoom in and out and find out more about toxic facility releases. Chemicals are linked to Scorecard for detailed information and facilities are linked to RTK Net for details. Also, number of schools within 1 mile and 5 miles are counted and shown on map. Visitor may search by location, zip code, school name, etc.

ToxicRisk.com is based on the latest EPA Toxic Release Inventory data. The interactive maps allow the visitor to zoom in and out and find out more about toxic facility releases. Chemicals are linked to Scorecard for detailed information and facilities are linked to RTK Net for details. Also, number of schools within 1 mile and 5 miles are counted and shown on map. Visitor may search by location, zip code, school name, etc. http://tiny.cc/2YlJt Michael Meuser mmeuser524 18 18 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8814849353843905513-2549cb435dffe24881cfd4b9018f195d 2008-10-07T10:30:37.353-04:00

Could there be a link between high levels of air pollution and the risk of appendicitis? New research presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando, suggests a novel connection, reports Eurek

Could there be a link between high levels of air pollution and the risk of appendicitis? New research presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando, suggests a novel connection, reports Eurek http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1632729175&f=9791 154 154 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16276070633198539807-46d3b94fcc6ce7d86d76cf13b260e1a3 2009-02-27T06:35:00.000-05:00

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Extract not available. http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1843524224&f=9791 69 69 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10010017864749536641-05408ac4dc525e09900886d65553779e 2008-10-24T16:07:43.187-04:00

health problems. Unfortunately, with the auto industry slowdown on the minds of car execs and politicians, combating indoor air pollution in new cars is not getting much play. Interestingly, automakers in Europe and Japan are serious about making their

health problems. Unfortunately, with the auto industry slowdown on the minds of car execs and politicians, combating indoor air pollution in new cars is not getting much play. Interestingly, automakers in Europe and Japan are serious about making their http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1659650335&f=9791 105 105 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15851208782657168409-1bd60d17d20b4f434d6bcd3e63753278 2009-04-11T10:14:00.000-04:00

...environment, from the amount of air pollution to...

...environment, from the amount of air pollution to... http://www.pressreleasenetwork.com/prnindex.phtml?link=newsroom/news_view.phtml?news_id=2813 45 44 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8016112518324441427-eaf15c217eaacc508554d02b09d44d86 2009-01-26T10:59:17.451-05:00

President Obama will allow California and other states to restrict automobile emissions and fuel efficiency standards, according to published reports. On Monday, Obama will direct regulators to grant California and...

President Obama will allow California and other states to restrict automobile emissions and fuel efficiency standards, according to published reports. On Monday, Obama will direct regulators to grant California and... http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Obama-let-states-restrict-emission/story.aspx?guid=%7B4EB64F45%2D097E%2D4B6B%2D8002%2D0510632BAFF4%7D Charles Dubow cdubow602 56 56 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13171877407874779193-e0c76775fd037e0d08aad8fb0ff11ca7 2008-10-03T18:31:27.030-04:00

our list of the dirtiest cars on America's roads, we used the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's scores for air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions on 2008 models. The EPA scores vehicles on a scale of 0 to 10 on air pollution (10 being the best),

our list of the dirtiest cars on America's roads, we used the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's scores for air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions on 2008 models. The EPA scores vehicles on a scale of 0 to 10 on air pollution (10 being the best), http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1628207993&f=9791 89 88 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17843921111477695706-ccb92385ef03531426c5ddf4c4609285 2009-09-17T12:11:54.602-04:00

One needs to look no further then the river that runs through Shangba to understand the extent of the heavy metals pollution that experts...

One needs to look no further then the river that runs through Shangba to understand the extent of the heavy metals pollution that experts... http://twurl.nl/6q6wcw Ray Kwong rkwong113 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15648878601525822888-1ef7339c8364caca17b90d89a1995d76 2009-02-26T11:22:45.741-05:00

Lakes, rivers and the air in many places in China are still polluted, some seriously, in spite of continuous efforts to control pollution, a Chinese environmental official said Tuesday. Zhang Lijun, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection, said...

Lakes, rivers and the air in many places in China are still polluted, some seriously, in spite of continuous efforts to control pollution, a Chinese environmental official said Tuesday. Zhang Lijun, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection, said... http://china.org.cn/environment/opinions/2009-02/24/content_17328051.htm Ray Kwong rkwong113 29 28 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14086356479820214095-35dff92eec469960c7462189e8ed0d75 2008-10-06T14:09:51.996-04:00

nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter - although the effect appeared to be not as marked. The effect of air pollution was strongest during the summer months, when people were more likely to be outside. Previous studies have shown that air pollution

nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter - although the effect appeared to be not as marked. The effect of air pollution was strongest during the summer months, when people were more likely to be outside. Previous studies have shown that air pollution http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1631269632&f=9791 57 57 0 0