Valley expects to get delay for ozone cleanup Aug 27, 2009
"I'm disappointed and feel especially heartbroken for the people, especially children and elderly, who have compromised health already and will have to endure even more years of bad air in the Valley," she said. Officials at the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District said the EPA should have blessed the 2024 deadline years ago. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Death rate spikes among migrating whooping cranes Aug 26, 2009
Bad air means job security for health workers. The recent article about putting off cleaning up the air for our area made me very unhappy at first reading. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Conn., RI warn of bad air Aug 19, 2009
Sun Publishing E-Papers Your world is just a click away. Epaper News Tuesday, August 18, 2009 2:13 PM EDT Conn. (Westerly Sun, RI)
State Warns Of Bad Air Quality Monday, Tuesday Aug 18, 2009
The Associated Press. 12:20 PM EDT, August 17, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
The Sky Is Not Falling: Pollution In Eastern China Cuts Light, Useful Rainfall Aug 18, 2009
The results suggest that bad air quality might be affecting the country's ability to raise crops as well as contributing to health and environmental problems ... Bad air quality might be affecting China's ability to raise crops as well as contributing to health and environmental problems. (Science Daily)
Trapped, part 2: The way out Aug 16, 2009
They couldn t trust their main backup system, since the canisters of air strapped to the Humvee roof had been opened by Billy or Tim before they went down and therefore couldn t be ruled out as the source of bad air ... To get to the three guys at the end of the tunnel, the bad air had to travel more than 1,000 feet, which made Hoss s quick switch possible ... Using jet fans and that giant straw, they sucked out the bad air from the tunnel and pulled in good air from the shaft end. (Boston Globe)
Save Williamson Act Aug 15, 2009
The result of not funding the Williamson Act will be a decrease in open space, contributing to our already bad air quality. It will also force some farmers out of business, reducing our food supply. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Another day, another smog alert Aug 10, 2009
The Clean Air Campaign has issued a smog alert for Monday, the first day of school for many metro Atlanta children and the fourth straight day of bad air. Related. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Into the dark Aug 9, 2009
But because the valves were open, Hoss couldn t be sure which system -- HP or mixed gas -- was responsible for the bad air that had flowed to their face masks ... Bad air had killed two of the divers, and the rest of them could very well be next. (Boston Globe)
Man on lawnmower during beer run charged with DUI Aug 6, 2009
Let's just stop blaming all the people in the Valley for bad air when the true culprits are city governments and planning commissions. Stop the building. (Fresno Bee)
Two arrested in disappearance of Los Angeles man Aug 1, 2009
Why they left: Dale said it took the couple less than two hours to decide to leave the Valley after a doctor told them their 11-year-old daughter, Mara, had exercise-induced asthma and her condition would likely worsen if she continued breathing bad air. Now: They moved to Santa Cruz in 2006. (Fresno Bee -- State)
LETTERS: The Californian, July 31, 2009 Jul 31, 2009
"Until then, I had not thought of it as political, but as wholly American. I believe the joyous Minnesota service was, in a word, U.S. The bride and groom reciting their vows beneath the cross, respecting the Christian faith and the institution of marriage. Also, I venture to add, they most likely admire the conservative American values of establishing a solid home and providing for a prosperous life.On the other hand, the celebration is obviously a liberal representation of their joy and... (North County Times)
Iran plane fire kills at least 17 Jul 25, 2009
Iran has a notoriously bad air safety record. Sanctions imposed on the country by the US mean both public and private airlines rely on ageing fleets and have trouble sourcing replacement parts, says the BBC's Jon Leyne. (BBC News -- Africa)
BUSINESS BRIEFS Jul 22, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Last Update: 05:25 AM EDT. Bloomberg, Reuters and DOW JONES. (New York Post -- Business)
Reflections from an Apollo 11 Astronaut Jul 17, 2009
The Chinese aren't happy unless they are swimming in bad air, bad water, and bad health. Add a comment. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Iran plane black boxes 'damaged' Jul 16, 2009
Farsi Majidi, head of the investigating committee, told Associated Press TV News: "Thank God, we succeeded in finding two of the three flight data recorders or black boxes. ANALYSIS Jon Leyne, BBC News Iran has a notoriously bad air safety record. Because of sanctions imposed by the United States, Iran relies on an increasingly ageing fleet of airliners, and has trouble buying spares. There are tales of aircrew buying spare parts on flights to Europe, then sneaking them back to Iran in the... (BBC News)
Top Article: Don't Miss The Bus Jul 15, 2009
State and city governments have not done and are still not doing enough to plan and operate attractive transport systems, and unless we as citizens demand action now, we will suffer long vehicle queues, traffic jams on congested roads, dangerous walking conditions and bad air. With initiatives like the National Urban Transport Policy and the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, public funds have been mobilised to build/acquire requisite public transport infrastructure (BRT,... (India Times, India)
Stanford Grad Gives $33M For Stem Cell Research Jul 14, 2009
Air quality officials warn of heat dangers, bad air. Stopping the killer bacteria requires going against smart farming practices. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Start school in September Jul 11, 2009
Middle and high school students change classes and are out at lunchtime in the bad air. Students walk home in the bad air. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Cash for clunkers (8) Jul 4, 2009
dogs4you wrote on Jul 3, 2009 6:00 PM:" Jerome, while there can be many reasons for the service light to come on, sometimes it`s nothing more that your gas cap isn`t on tight enough.While I am not a big fan of smog checks, if the state still allowed cars to operate without any standards at all, the entire state would look like LA on a bad air day. It does serve a purpose, something along the lines that ethel gasoline was discontinued many years ago, to get the lead out of the air we breath. MTBE... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Former Flight Attendant Sues Boeing For Bad Air Jul 2, 2009
SEATTLE -- A Lake Tapps flight attendant filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Boeing claiming she was disabled because of bad air on a Boeing built plane ... "I feel I cant play with my children because the pain is so bad I'm often left in tears, unable to play with them or read a book to them because I cant see, Williams said.She said fume events like the one she experienced arent rare, though she was more affected than most. Her attorneys said they are the inevitable result of the way air is... (KIRO TV, WA)
Sea Level Rise: Its worse than we thought, Anil Ananthaswamy, New Scientist Jul 2, 2009
We simply do not have enough technology or good enough technology to prevent rise in temperatures; however, we can affect the bad air pollution and water pollution - which is FAR more serious than climate fluctuations. Pollution is a far better reason to become mobilized than is the climate fiasco. (Harper's Magazine)
Weather headlines: Still sizzling in South, West Jun 29, 2009
Bad air day In addition to the code orange air quality (unhealthy for sensitive groups) in the South and Southeast, parts of California's Central Valley from Banning to Sacramentao will experience. Severe thunderstorm threat A cold front will move through the Appalachians today and could trigger strong to severe thunderstorms. (USA Today -- Weather)
HEAT GOES ON: Weather affects mosquitoes Jun 26, 2009
Bad air day Extremely hot conditions increase the production of ground-level ozone, a pollutant that can cause short-term and long-term damage to the respiratory system. have been issued for the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth metro areas today. (USA Today -- Weather)
"Space Headache" a New Type of Astronaut Affliction? Jun 5, 2009
"Space Headache" a New Type of Astronaut Affliction. Friday, June 5, 2009. (National Geographic)
Fire season 2009 tip sheet May 28, 2009
I live in Copper Cove in alaveras County with so many parcels with Very high dry grass and fallen dead Oak trees surrounding vacant buildings higher than normal and 2 right next to my property. These property owners are out of town or state or BANK owned and unaware, of this fuel ready to explode and destroy homes that comply but are burdend by neglect from banks or vacant lot owners. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Women's Sailing 12th After Day 1 Of Nationals May 28, 2009
The biggest setbacks were clearly with inconsistent starts, with many starts finding the Stanford boat in a less than ideal position, either in bad air, or without a good lane in front of them to use their full speed potential. With tricky currents, puffy conditions, and a more competitive fleet than any Stanford women sailor has ever seen all season long, it is no wonder that these starts are very challenging. (Gostanford.com)
EPA deadline now looms for Charlotte region May 24, 2009
The prospect of losing federal funds because of bad air has loomed for more than a decade. Now the EPA has set a date for when transportation money may be lost: May 8, 2011. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap May 19, 2009
John Rutledge: Low airfares making bad air safety is ridiculous. Look, don't go to Walmart, the prices there are really low. (Fox News)
House Approves $6.4B For Green Schools May 16, 2009
Supporters spoke of the difficulties of trying to learn in buildings with poor lighting, bad air quality, leaking roofs and ill-functioning furnaces. "Thirty-two million children in our country attend schools which are reportedly having environmental problems with their facilities that affect students' health and their learning," said Rep. (KSBW 8, CA)
Bad air days: Queens fails pollution test May 8, 2009
Vehicle emissions are cited as a key contributor to poor air quality (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Air pollution: F grade puts local control in peril May 6, 2009
The lung association found that six out of 10 Americans were exposed to dangerously bad air conditions in its 10th annual State of the Air report, released last week. While the report's methodology has been questioned in some parts of the country, Carlson said its Missoula data is close to the mark. (Missoulian, MT)
Britney Spears scared of air May 6, 2009
The 'Womanizer' singer - who reportedly lip synchs to her songs during performances on her current world tour - is set to splash out the sum because she is terrified of "bad air" ruining her career ... A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Since her Vancouver show, where she ran off stage as it was too smoky, she's become paranoid about breathing in too much bad air. "She's keen on an oxygen chamber that will reverse any smoke inhalation damage. (Xinhuanet, China)
In Mexico City, a second 'pandemic': rumors May 1, 2009
Mexico City - Mexico's capital is not easily rattled: Its 20 million or so residents regularly shrug off crime, corruption, drought, gridlock, overcrowding, and bad air. But the outbreak of swine flu, which has killed an estimated 176 people nationwide, is different. (Christian Science Monitor)
Protect yourself for smog season May 1, 2009
This is your guide on what you need to know about bad air days, and how you can help. RELATED. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Air quality violations will come at a price Apr 30, 2009
I think people are getting the message that when there s bad air quality, or the potential for bad air quality, that they need to comply with the county ordinance. And that s good news, he said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Open burning begins Apr 28, 2009
Janet wrote on Apr 19, 2009 4:46 PM:" I don't understand why open burning is allowed at all. It isn't in other parts of the country, and we already have bad air because of wood burning stoves. ". Michele wrote on Apr 19, 2009 3:13 PM:" Sorry, this is one custom I just hate. I can't breath with all the smoke in the air! It's been such nice weather for the last couple of days, but I can't open the windows to let in nice fresh air because there are burn piles EVERYWHERE! Can't you just take stuff... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Arizona backing off climate plan Apr 20, 2009
"I think that most people who have been paying attention understand if you don't protect the environment, that's really bad for business. Bad air is bad for everyone.". Arizona was one of the founding members of the Western Climate Initiative, a coalition that now includes 11 U.S. states and Canadian provinces. (AZCentral -- News)
Nationwide standards filter down to countywide level Apr 19, 2009
Prescribed slash burning in state and national forests isn't permitted from Dec. 1 to the end of February, the period in which the county's worst bad air episodes fall. Most of the proposed changes to the Missoula City-County Air Pollution Control regulations apply countywide. (Missoulian, MT)
Panasonic WhisperGreen® Ventilation Fans Selected for Two Extreme Makeover: Home Edition TV Episodes Apr 10, 2009
Energy efficient, airtight homes lock in the bad air as well as the good. Synthetic building materials used in green building can release harmful chemicals into the air. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Forum: The Chop Chick Apr 10, 2009
I say we a letting the bad air out this month and beating the June hex. By the way Moylan was excellent in 2007, give him a chance to get his groove back before he is crucified. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Climate change sarcasm fell flat Apr 9, 2009
I am also comforted that Utah issues warnings to the community, especially respecting elderly people like me, on bad air days, thereby recognizing the phenomenon. Included in this debate and worthy of mention are waste and recycling programs. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
No. 3 Bulldogs Take Third at Southern New England Team Race Apr 7, 2009
"Saturday, we saw up and down shifty wind, which made it hard to break away with stable combinations to win. I felt that the team did a good job in the conditions, though. On Sunday, the wind was more consistent. Since the wind was so shifty and up and down, it was often not straight forward what to do. You had to be very disciplined and it was not that easy to balance because bad air does not have as large of an impact when it is windy as when there is lighter wind.". The third-place finish is... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Tearing their hair out over this survey Apr 4, 2009
Ms. Shafer of Sybil Salon said regardless of some bad air or bad hair, Pittsburgh is not a hair wasteland. "There might be some not-so-happy heads walking around, but we have sophisticated hair dressers with sophisticated clients walking the streets of Pittsburgh.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pollution in your home? Mar 18, 2009
Reasons for that aren t fully understood, but researchers say city homes tend to be smaller than those in the suburbs, so bad air has less chance to be diffused. And in older houses, there is more likely to be dust from old plaster and wood. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Get on the bus Mar 14, 2009
In response to, "Fresno's buses need to be clean, safe, on time" [letter March 10]: I would think that to the mayor of Fresno, getting us off the top of the bad air list would be a priority. Fixing the problems with the public transit system would encourage more people to use it. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Dangerous Gas Remains In Brown Middle; Parents Fed Up Mar 13, 2009
"When he first started here at Brown, he started having asthma symptoms, which he's never had ever in his life, Livingston said. He's had two attacks of asthma since he's started at the school.However, based on data given to the state health department from the district, the levels are not worrisome."The levels that have been found here are below the levels that have been found by those bodies to be associated with health effects, we relied on levels that were taken in December and January... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Singapore renamed top expatriate city in Asia Mar 12, 2009
Singapore has retained its status as the best location for expatriates in Asia while Hong Kong has fallen behind Tokyo because of bad air pollution, an annual survey released on Wednesday shows ... Bad air quality and inferior health facilities pushed Hong Kong into fifth place, from fourth last year. (International Herald Tribune)
What's the least painful? Mar 10, 2009
I appreciate that we need clean air, said Hahn, but it s going to stymie our development because the area cannot introduce any new industry that will put out a little bit of bad air ... A new monitor at Garfield School will provide constant information about whether it s going to be a good air day or a bad air day via the Internet, he said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Letter: Emergency personnel keep us safe Mar 9, 2009
We only knew it was something to do about bad air quality, because we saw three kids faint during Ash Wednesday Mass ... I was hoping my name was going to be called next to go home, even though we all knew there was no reason to dismiss anyone since all the tests for bad air had come in negative. (Danvers Herald, MA)
5 nuggets of knowledge about Harvey Mar 4, 2009
Never breathe bad air again. Other products getting a bump from Harvey: The Bose Wave radio, Optim 3 Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex nutritional supplements and Select Comfort mattresses. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Allergy sufferers getting slammed due to weather Mar 2, 2009
They say that's because more urban growth means more grass and trees and more cars that contribute to bad air. Even the housing slump isn't helping. (AZCentral -- News)
following the story Feb 26, 2009
There was bad air, one child offered about the situation in the school. National Grid workers arrived at the scene at about noon; one of the workers said the school is heated with gas. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Bloggers' challenge: Describe Cache Valley to someone who has never been here in 50 words or less. Feb 23, 2009
WEST wrote on Feb 20, 2009 1:24 PM:" Good for VOICEOFLOGAN...because what he/she says is true. To those of you who don't notice that Logan is 6th in the nation for bad air quality your heads are fogged over. Logan is what it is. Yes, some of us are stuck here, some think of Brigadoon. I think of the movie Brigadoon whenever I come into CV. The cloud comes down but instead of the people awakening, they are all suffocated by pollution ". hipster wrote on Feb 20, 2009 1:56 PM:" Zeus and fairy... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
South Carolina island outpost radiates Poe aura Feb 22, 2009
Dissecting the poem, he quotes: "I was a child and she was a child in this kingdom by the sea." He then asks: "What could be more apt? Poe at nineteen on Sullivan's Island! And then the wind 'chilling and killing my Annabel Lee.' She doubtless had malaria which was so prevalent [here] before the discovery that mosquitoes brought chills, and not bad air. And 'her highborn kinsmen came,' the Ravenels, of course! She was Annabel Lee Ravenel! A 'fugitive from Charleston's dust and fever.' ". The... (Boston Globe)
MONDAY P.M. UPDATES: Population forecast anticipates growth in Klamath-- Beer tax issues rises again in Salem-- Students exercise to generate electricity-- Video on school merger roundtable online Feb 18, 2009
Dawn wrote on Feb 16, 2009 8:44 PM:" I liked the article on generating power and was wondering if we can generate electicity off the rivers thru the use of poles, as per power poles/telephone poles, to the grids. This would be less invasive than dams, sustainable and a go for new jobs. Better yet, attach blades to those poles and get some wind to blow out the bad air. Just a thought ". Beer Drinker wrote on Feb 16, 2009 3:51 PM:" If they raise the tax on beer to fifteen cents a glass no one will... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
* INTERVIEW:Green Party unafraid of longshot in by-election Feb 17, 2009
As private cars and scooters have been a main contributor to the citys traffic congestion and bad air, we propose a total cap on the number of private vehicles. When this happens, the need for mass transportation will increase and pressure will exist for its improvement. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Its all up in the air Feb 10, 2009
Klamath County has a long history of bad air. According to a Department of Environmental Quality document outlining initial efforts to clean up Klamath County s air, an air quality monitor was installed at Peterson Elementary School in 1987 to measure large particulate matter (PM 10. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Fighting for Air Feb 7, 2009
"If even one thing had changed, I think we would have tried to stick it out."That's the problem: While air-quality bureaucrats and special-interest groups wrangle over deadlines, rules and money, bad air is driving people away from the Valley. And those who stay -- or who cannot afford to leave -- risk getting sicker. (Fresno Bee)
