Pollution Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/pollution/ Only what you care about Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:10:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://thelocalnews.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-the-local-news-app-logo-512-1-150x150.png Pollution Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/pollution/ 32 32 220501511 Pollution Crisis: Clear Lake, California Visible from Space https://thelocalnews.app/pollution-crisis-clear-lake-california-visible-from-space/ https://thelocalnews.app/pollution-crisis-clear-lake-california-visible-from-space/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:10:22 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=56728 In a concerning development, a waterway in Northern California has become so polluted that it’s now visible from space. NASA recently captured images of Clear Lake in Lake County, situated just north of Napa Valley’s renowned wineries. Satellite Images Reveal Alarming Pollution Levels The satellite images depict green swirls covering a significant portion of the […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/pollution-crisis-clear-lake-california-visible-from-space/feed/ 0 56728 Colorado’s Air Quality Forecasts for Summer 2024 https://thelocalnews.app/colorados-air-quality-forecasts-for-summer-2024/ https://thelocalnews.app/colorados-air-quality-forecasts-for-summer-2024/#respond Fri, 31 May 2024 21:30:28 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=56582 The Colorado State Health Department’s Air Pollution Control Division has initiated its daily air quality forecasts for the summer of 2024. Empowering Coloradans for Informed Decisions Starting from May 31, subscribers to the division’s ozone frontage email list will receive daily notifications presenting forecasts for ozone pollution until August 31. We are committed to empowering […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/colorados-air-quality-forecasts-for-summer-2024/feed/ 0 56582 Oregon’s Air Quality Among the Worst in the US https://thelocalnews.app/oregons-air-quality-among-the-worst-in-the-us/ https://thelocalnews.app/oregons-air-quality-among-the-worst-in-the-us/#respond Sat, 18 May 2024 06:00:10 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=48333 Recent findings reveal alarming levels of air pollution in Oregon, contradicting its eco-conscious reputation. Pollution Hotspots in Oregon A study identifies Eugene and Medford as some of the most polluted cities nationwide. Despite Oregon’s progressive stance on environmental issues, including the adoption of a robust Climate Protection Plan in 2021, its air quality remains a […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/oregons-air-quality-among-the-worst-in-the-us/feed/ 0 48333 Environmental Hazard Unearthed: Chemical Drums Discovered at Bethpage Park https://thelocalnews.app/environmental-hazard-unearthed-chemical-drums-discovered-at-bethpage-park/ https://thelocalnews.app/environmental-hazard-unearthed-chemical-drums-discovered-at-bethpage-park/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 01:37:04 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=45716 Long Island’s Bethpage Community Park Reveals Environmental Concerns A recent discovery at Bethpage Community Park on Long Island has sparked concerns over potential environmental hazards. Six additional concrete blocks, some containing chemical drums dating back decades, have been unearthed, prompting a closer examination of the site’s history and implications for public safety. The Legacy of […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/environmental-hazard-unearthed-chemical-drums-discovered-at-bethpage-park/feed/ 0 45716 Microplastics Study Reveals Surprising Findings in Remote Lakes https://thelocalnews.app/microplastics-study-reveals-surprising-findings-in-remote-lakes/ https://thelocalnews.app/microplastics-study-reveals-surprising-findings-in-remote-lakes/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:37:37 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=19347 In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered alarming levels of microplastic pollution in remote bodies of water north of the Great Lakes. Led by Haley McIlwraith, a Ph.D. candidate, the study challenges previous assumptions about the sources and distribution of microplastics, highlighting the role of the atmosphere in their spread. Unveiling Microplastic Contamination Microplastics, tiny […]

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