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    May 10, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Rising temperatures increase health risks

    Summer is almost here, and with it likely some blistering hot days. A recent study suggests the elderly should beware when the temperature spikes, because they face an increased risk of winding up in the emergency room short of breath on those days. And that's just a taste of what health problems to expect as global climate change cranks the heat up in many places.
    Summer is almost here, and with it likely some blistering hot days. A recent study suggests the elderly should beware when the temperature spikes, because they face an increased risk of winding up in the emergency room short of breath on those days. And...

    Tags: COPD, Environmental Pollution, Medical Research, Global Change, Science and Technology

    2. May 10, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  2. South Florida, especially Broward, gets good grades for air quality

    Take a deep breath, <a href="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/">Broward County</a>. The air quality in your backyard gets strong marks by American Lung Association standards.
    Take a deep breath, Broward County. The air quality in your backyard gets strong marks by American Lung Association standards. Palm Beach County did not do as well, but officials said their performance was still "pretty good." In its 2013 State of the...

    Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Environmental Pollution, Palm Beach County, Broward County, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)

    3. May 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. L.A. council approves controversial rail yard for port complex

    The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a controversial rail yard serving the harbor, setting the stage for possible court challenges alleging violations of environmental and civil rights laws.
    The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a controversial rail yard serving the harbor, setting the stage for possible court challenges alleging violations of environmental and civil rights laws. The proposal to build a center for trains...

    Tags: Elections, Environmental Pollution, Asthma, Ed Reyes, Minority Groups

    4. May 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Don't dilute CEQA, improve it

    I remember life before the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA. I grew up in Altadena and Pasadena during the late 1930s and '40s. All too often I awoke to thick smog and air quality warnings. I watched as segments of the San Gabriel Valley shifted from orange groves to miles upon miles of housing, and communities were cut in half by an ever-expanding network of freeways.
    I remember life before the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA. I grew up in Altadena and Pasadena during the late 1930s and '40s. All too often I awoke to thick smog and air quality warnings. I watched as segments of the San Gabriel Valley...

    Tags: Environmental Pollution, Laws, Justice System, Environmental Issues, Crime, Law and Justice

    5. May 5, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Tesla drives California environmental credits to the bank

    When Tesla Motors reports its first-ever profit Wednesday, much of the money will come courtesy of the state of California.
    When Tesla Motors reports its first-ever profit Wednesday, much of the money will come courtesy of the state of California. In its zeal to push electric cars into the market, the state has created a system in which Tesla can make as much as $35,000...

    Tags: Fiat, Environmental Pollution, Prius, General Motors Corp., Manufacturing and Engineering

    6. May 1, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Hundreds evacuated as Banning fire burns thousands of acres

    A fast-moving brush fire powered by Santa Ana winds raged out of control Wednesday in Riverside County, forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes and creating a thick pall of smoke that stretched for miles and affected air quality in the region.
    A fast-moving brush fire powered by Santa Ana winds raged out of control Wednesday in Riverside County, forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes and creating a thick pall of smoke that stretched for miles and affected air quality in the region....

    Tags: Fires, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, House Building, Natural Resource Industry

    7. May 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Federal judge dismisses DWP lawsuit over Owens Lake dust

    A federal court judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power against a state agency it claimed was illegally forcing the city to waste billions of gallons of precious High Sierra water to control dust on dry Owens Lake.
    A federal court judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power against a state agency it claimed was illegally forcing the city to waste billions of gallons of precious High Sierra water to control dust on dry...

    Tags: Water Supply, Environmental Pollution, Justice System, Laws, Environmental Issues

    8. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  8. State air pollution association cites 'remarkable progress' in report

    Staff Writer, Copy Editor
    Acknowledging the “daunting challenges” that remain before reaching air quality standards, the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association nonetheless cited its “remarkable progress” toward that end. Despite the state&...

    Tags: Standards, Asthma, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Physical Conditions

    9. Apr 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. District 112 teacher still has questions about asbestos removal

    North Shore School District 112 was fined two years ago for multiple violations regarding asbestos removal projects at several of its schools dating back to 2007, but one teacher is still seeking answers.
    North Shore School District 112 was fined two years ago for multiple violations regarding asbestos removal projects at several of its schools dating back to 2007, but one teacher is still seeking answers. Steve Bartel, a Lincoln School fifth grade...

    Tags: Environmental Pollution, Lisa Madigan, Environmental Issues, Teaching and Learning, Mesothelioma

    10. Apr 16, 2013 |Story| HB Independent

  10. Mailbag: No need for fire ring ban on all beaches

    I have been a citizen of Orange County for 37 years and have frequently enjoyed the beach and the fire rings. Never have I heard of a problem until this year. It appears that the rich of Newport Beach have convinced themselves that they are being...

    Tags: Pacific Ocean, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Automotive Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering

    11. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| KWCH

  11. Wichita unveils plan for summertime ozone levels

    The City of Wichita is outlining its plans to keep ozone levels in check.&nbsp; Those levels are okay right now, but usually peak in the summertime.
    KWCH 12 Eyewitness News
    The City of Wichita is outlining its plans to keep ozone levels in check.  Those levels are okay right now, but usually peak in the summertime. The city says it will review levels each day and issue alerts if the levels get too high.  At that point, they...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Labor Legislation

    12. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Tracking the long-distance travels of dust

    Spring stirs pollen, and also dust &mdash; high-flying dust that's blown thousands of miles to reach North America in greater amounts than scientists have known before, with potential impact on the climate and air quality.
    Spring stirs pollen, and also dust — high-flying dust that's blown thousands of miles to reach North America in greater amounts than scientists have known before, with potential impact on the climate and air quality. Mineral dust rises from dry...

    Tags: Space Programs, Environmental Pollution, North America, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Trips and Vacations

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