Discourse for all interested in all things air-quality related
As I see it, the air mustn’t take any more of a pollution pounding. Nor should people’s lungs, hearts, bloodstreams, etc. suffer the harmful effects of toxic air. I mean, look, a 300 percent increase in just 10 years in the number of world deaths attributable to the effects of contaminated air? Seriously! Absent a comprehensive commitment, … Read more
Air pollution and what affect this has on human health and what role exercise may play, is an area of discussion I am extremely interested in. So, should a person engage in aerobic activity if one resides in a location where air pollution is present, like where I live in Fresno, California, where air is often … Read more
In a May 1st Air Quality Matters blog post, I referenced the Unites States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) document titled: “Second Report to Congress: Highlights of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Program,” a document to be of particular relevance and importance. (To learn more and read what I had written, see: “EPA’s Diesel Emissions Reduction program is showing promise”). … Read more
Although patented by German mechanical engineer Dr. Rudolph Diesel in 1892, it wasn’t until 1897 in Augsburg, Germany that the first successful test of the diesel engine actually occurred. No doubt revolutionary for its time, it is amazing how far this means of producing motive power has come since. Having said that the diesel development … Read more
The American Lung Association (ALA) in its “State of the Air 2013” report, released Apr. 24th, found that better than 40 percent of all Americans breathe unhealthy air. On the other hand, for the nation in general, related air quality news was much more promising. “This year’s report reveals that many places made strong progress, … Read more
Earth Day is many things to many people. It is a time of celebration and also a time for serious contemplation, as in contemplating what has been, and what is being and could be done to make the world better. Furthermore, as a platform that allows participants the opportunity to devote time to focus attention … Read more
I cannot imagine there being a single vehicle owner who wouldn’t support a rule stipulating cars run cleaner. If not that, then how about much improved motor vehicle fuel economies – who would not want this? Maybe I’m just a dreamer. Washington Post correspondent Juliet Eilperin on Mar. 29, 2013, wrote: “The Environmental Protection Agency … Read more
On the Air Quality Matters blog, I have done a lot of reporting on air quality out of doors. What I have written on I would say only very minimally is the condition of the air indoors. What I had not known was the extent of the indoor air quality issue. Much to my surprise, there are more early … Read more
This year, Earth Day falls on a Monday. In fact, Earth Day 2013 is in two weeks exactly. Today’s post could serve as my Earth Day message this year, but I will leave that day for a different topic to write on. Today I want to focus on air condition or the condition of world … Read more
To those owning cars, I ask: Is there anything more disconcerting than the car not starting due to a battery depleted of charge? Unless one has a battery recharger handy or is able to get a jumpstart courtesy of another, it more or less means that requesting tow-truck or road-side assistance will be in order. Being a … Read more