All articles tagged with #toxic pollutants
Researchers in Oklahoma have for the first time detected airborne Medium Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (MCCPs), toxic chemicals used in industrial products, highlighting potential environmental and health concerns and the need for further study and regulation.
The EPA has announced a new rule to reduce toxic air pollution from over 200 chemical plants, targeting cancer-causing emissions and aiming to reduce cancer risk by 96% for nearby communities. The rule, the first of its kind in 30 years, focuses on pollutants disproportionately affecting minority communities in Texas and Louisiana. It requires industries to identify and repair sources of pollution, implement fence-line monitoring, and share data publicly. While praised by environmental groups and activists, it faces opposition from industry representatives and legal challenges.
NASA's new spaceborne air pollution sensor, TEMPO, has captured the first images revealing the daily evolution of nitrogen oxide concentrations in major North American cities. The sensor, mounted on the Intelsat 40e satellite, can measure various toxic pollutants in real time, including ozone, nitrogen dioxide, formaldehyde, aerosols, and water vapor. TEMPO's data will help authorities better inform the public about air pollution levels and protect public health.