The New York City Council has passed legislation to accelerate the phaseout of Fuel Oil No.4 in buildings, which is a heavy, polluting oil used for heating. The legislation requires all buildings in the city to stop using Fuel Oil …
A new study by the University of Georgia will investigate the extent to which black communities in Atlanta are affected by air pollution. Black communities have historically been more exposed to toxic air pollutants due to factors such as living …
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New York is about to pass a law that would prohibit new buildings from being constructed with gas infrastructure, making it the first state in the U.S. to do so. This law aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions …
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Commerce City, a small town located just north of Denver, has widespread air pollution sources that impact the health of its residents. A new study conducted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment found that pollution from oil …
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The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is taking the first step in phasing out the sale of gas heating appliances to help clean the air of smog. The new regulations will only affect new buildings and major renovations, with …
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A court in Colorado has overturned the state’s approval of increased air pollution from a tanker truck facility in Commerce City. The facility had sought to increase the number of tanker trucks loaded with crude oil and other substances it …
EPA’s recent update to its air quality standards for fine particulate matter (soot) falls short of what is needed to protect the health of Latino communities, which are disproportionately impacted by air pollution. Experts argue the standard is not stringent …
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Cancer Alley is a stretch of land along the Mississippi River in Louisiana that is home to numerous chemical plants and refineries. The area has been linked to high rates of cancer and other health problems among residents, many of …
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ACLU of Wisconsin and other environmental justice groups submitted comments opposing the expansion of I-94 freeway in Milwaukee. Activists argued that the expansion would have a disproportionate impact on communities of color and EJ residents. The groups also raised concerns …
Public housing residents in the Bronx who swapped their gas stoves for electric induction alternatives saw a marked improvement in air quality compared with their neighbors, according to the results of a 10-month program. The experiment, carried out in partnership …
