Boston Bus Company Fined $5.6M for Idling Pollution
#AirPollution #CleanAirActA bus company will pay $5.6 million for idling engines in Boston, violating a five-minute limit under the Clean Air Act. Idling wastes fuel and harms health, though enforcement remains low nationwide. read more
Boston Bus Company Fined $5.6M for Idling Pollution
#AirPollution #AntiIdlingBoston bus company settles $5.6M Clean Air Act suit over excessive idling, which wastes fuel and harms health. Anti-idling laws vary; citizen enforcement boosts compliance, yet idling persists nationwide, causing pollution and premature deaths. read more
LA warehouse fire pollution exceeds 2025 wildfire levels
#AirPollution #LosAngelesA Los Angeles warehouse fire emitted pollution surpassing 2025 wildfire levels, with PM2.5 particles reaching 755 micrograms per cubic meter. These fine particles are linked to aggravated asthma and decreased lung function, raising serious public health concerns. read more
California Suspends Diesel Truck Emissions Rules Amid Political Uncertainty
#California #AirPollutionCalifornia's efforts to limit pollution by diesel trains and big rigs are delayed due to the Trump administration. Rules to phase out diesel vehicles were pulled back as EPA approval was pending, with potential impacts on air quality and greenhouse gas emissions. read more
"LNG Export Expansion Linked to Premature Deaths, Health Costs"
#LNGexports #AirpollutionA new report by Greenpeace and Sierra Club links liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to 60 premature US deaths yearly, adding up to $957m in annual health costs. The report urges considering the impact of LNG terminals on health in addition to climate. read more
NYC Subway Riders Exposed to Hazardous Air Pollution: Study
#AirPollution #NYCSubwayA 2023 study shows New York City subways have hazardous air with unsafe pollution levels, impacting Black and Hispanic commuters more. The exposure to PM2.5 is higher for low-income individuals living further away, with iron concentration from train parts contributing to pollution. read more
#AirPollution #Wildfires
The American Lung Association reports that over 131 million people in the US are exposed to harmful air pollution, with four of the five most polluted cities in California. The impact includes health risks like lung diseases and climate change concerns. read more