The Sacramento region’s air quality reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” level on Thursday morning, according to IQAir.
How small does a particle have to be to slip by the body’s defenses to enter the bloodstream? When it comes to fine ...
The Environmental Protection Agency released the final version of a much-anticipated rule on Wednesday that tightens restrictions on fine particulate matter — one of the most pervasive and dangerous ...
People's ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution, potentially making everyday activities, such as the ...
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...
The EPA recently announced stronger standards for fine particulate matter, described as reducing pollution by airborne "soot." However, an examination of its supporting documentation reveals a lack of ...
Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of gases and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) produced during the combustion of vegetation and other organic materials in a wildfire. While the immediate health ...
Fireworks are a top contributor to particle pollution in the Wasatch Front, according to a new BYU study. As Independence Day approaches, Utahns are preparing to celebrate the nation’s birth with ...