If I dare to give the coronavirus credit for anything, I would say it has made people more conscious of the air they breathe.
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Aug 21, 2020
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Australians are accustomed to having fresh air, and our clean atmosphere is a source of pride for many.
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Jun 18, 2020
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Fires in the Siberian area of Russia are usually quite severe by this time of year and 2019 is no exception. This NOAA/NASA Suomi NPP image taken on July 30, 2019 shows dozens to hundreds of fires burning across a large expanse ...
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Jul 31, 2019
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It may be natural, but there's nothing safe or environmentally sound about heating your home with wood.
Environment
Mar 08, 2019
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Smoke masks. Eye drops. No outdoor exercise. This is how Californians are trying to cope with wildfires choking the state, but experts say an increase in serious health problems may be almost inevitable for vulnerable residents ...
Environment
Nov 15, 2018
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Wildfires once again are raging in California – this time in the Los Angeles area, where five fires are currently burning. The fast-moving Thomas fire alone has burned more than 65,000 acres in three days. State agencies ...
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Dec 07, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Although many people enjoy gathering around a fire during cold winter months, fires that aren't built properly can affect air quality and people's health, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...
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Jan 02, 2015
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Black carbon pollutants from wood smoke are known to trap heat near the earth's surface and warm the climate. A new study led by McGill Professor Jill Baumgartner suggests that black carbon may also increase women's risk ...
Environment
Aug 25, 2014
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Wood-burning stoves are a popular source of heating in many countries. However in recent years there has been much debate about the potential negative health effects associated with wood smoke. A Norwegian researcher has ...
Environment
Jan 17, 2012
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