National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Leading Health Groups call on US EPA to approve California Clean Air Act programs

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two dozen health and medical organizations have written to the United States Environmental Protection Agency to support the approval of California's Clean Air Act waivers to implement stronger-than-national clean air rules. Collectively, the emission reductions from these four programs are projected to save more than 5,000 lives in California with health benefits exceeding $50 billion over the course of implementation.  Read the letter here.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two dozen health and medical organizations have written to the United States Environmental Protection Agency to support the approval of California's Clean Air Act waivers to implement stronger-than-national clean air rules.
  • Under the Clean Air Act, California has the authority to establish more health-protective clean air programs and must petition US EPA to grant a waiver allowing implementation of the proposed rules.
  • "These rules will save thousands of lives, reduce cancer risk among vulnerable populations and set California on track to achieve health-protective clean air standards.
  • "EPA must approve California's waivers and move swiftly to finalize stronger federal standards on trucks, power plants and particle emissions without delay."

Strategic Biofuels Receives Air Permit Approval to Advance its Louisiana Green Fuels Project

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Strategic Biofuels , the leader in developing negative carbon footprint biofuels plants, announced today that its Louisiana Green Fuels (LGF) project has been issued an Air Permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

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  • Strategic Biofuels , the leader in developing negative carbon footprint biofuels plants, announced today that its Louisiana Green Fuels (LGF) project has been issued an Air Permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
  • “Securing the Air Permit for the integrated facility is a significant development for our project,” said Paul Oesterreich, Senior Vice President of Project Development, Strategic Biofuels.
  • “The permit application for our facility is the first of its kind in Louisiana to be reviewed by the DEQ.
  • We are proud to have had the opportunity to work with Strategic Biofuels and DEQ on clearing an essential regulatory hurdle.

Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians' health

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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Air quality in Canada has improved over the past several decades, and Canada’s air is among the cleanest in the world.

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  • Air quality in Canada has improved over the past several decades, and Canada’s air is among the cleanest in the world.
  • But that progress is threatened by smoke from wildfires, which are becoming more frequent and more intense with climate change.
  • Canada’s 2023 wildfire season is the worst on record, with more than 5,800 reported fires and over 15 million hectares burned to date.
  • Wildfire smoke can travel long distances, exposing large populations — both close to and far away from fires — to very high concentrations of pollution.

The health impact of wildfire smoke

    • The toxicity of wildfire smoke also depends on the type of vegetation and burning conditions and may change as the smoke “ages” in the atmosphere.
    • This underscores the need to distinguish the health impacts of wildfire smoke from the impacts of other pollution sources.
    • Evidence linking wildfire smoke with adverse health effects has been accumulating for years and the notion that wildfire smoke is “natural,” and therefore less harmful than other types of air pollution, is not supported by the evidence.
    • The health effects of wildfire smoke likely extend beyond the lungs and heart.

Strategies to protect health

    • But there are strategies that individuals and communities can use to reduce exposure and health risks.
    • Before fires begin, those with chronic conditions can discuss strategies for managing their health with their health-care providers, and ensure access to necessary medications.
    • The Air Quality Health Index and smoke forecasts can help Canadians decide when these strategies are needed.
    • Multiple overlapping strategies are needed to mitigate the health impacts of Canada’s worsening wildfires.

Parleys I-80 South Quarry Small Mine Air Permit Application Ready for Public Comment

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Granite (NYSE:GVA) has received approval from the Utah Department of Air Quality (UDAQ) to begin the public comment period as part of Granite’s Parleys I-80 South Quarry Small Mine Air Permit application.

Key Points: 
  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) has received approval from the Utah Department of Air Quality (UDAQ) to begin the public comment period as part of Granite’s Parleys I-80 South Quarry Small Mine Air Permit application.
  • During this rigorous application process, the application undergoes a comprehensive 30-day comment period, allowing the public to provide valuable input.
  • Under the proposed Parleys I-80 South Quarry new minor source permit, Granite will ensure that its production emissions remain well within the prescribed limits.
  • For further inquiries on the Parleys I-80 South Quarry Small Mine Air Permit application, please contact Granite at [email protected] .

Fuel Tech Reports 2023 First Quarter Financial Results

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a technology company providing advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems, emissions control, and water treatment in utility and industrial applications, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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  • Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a technology company providing advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems, emissions control, and water treatment in utility and industrial applications, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • “We generated positive cash from operations, and ended the first quarter with $33.8 million in cash and investments and no long-term debt.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss was $(0.6) million in Q1 2023 compared to Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(0.9) million in Q1 2022.
  • Management will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 10:00 am ET / 9:00 am CT to discuss the results and business activities.

Pusan National University Study Suggests That Hospital Admissions for Acute Kidney Injury May Be Linked to Air Pollution

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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BUSAN, South Korea, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a clinical syndrome characterized by a decrease in kidney function. AKI is very common in the United States' Medicare population, particularly among hospital intensive care unit (ICU) admissions. Furthermore, AKI is associated with the incidence of end-stage renal disease, which eventually increases the burden of long-term care, higher health-care costs, and increased mortality.

Key Points: 
  • In several instances, kidney diseases have been linked to air pollution exposure.
  • "Our study investigated the association between air pollution and first hospital admission for AKI using a national retrospective cohort of more than 61 million Medicare beneficiaries.
  • However, they certainly help "clear the air" on the association between kidney disease and air pollution.
  • Title of original paper: Air Pollution and Acute Kidney Injury in the U.S. Medicare Population: A Longitudinal Cohort Study

Overwhelming Majority of American Voters Support Stronger Particle Pollution Standards

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Lung Association released new poll results showing that a majority (74%) of American voters support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) setting stricter limits on particle pollution, also known as soot. The poll findings are released during the EPA's comment period on its recent proposal to update the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Fine Particulate Matter.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Lung Association released new poll results showing that a majority (74%) of American voters support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) setting stricter limits on particle pollution, also known as soot.
  • Administered by Global Strategy Group, the poll findings showed that a majority of American voters support EPA setting stricter limits on particle pollution on both an annual and daily basis.
  • "Support for stricter particle pollution limits is overwhelming and broad and remains robust even after voters heard simulated arguments from both sides," said Andrew Baumann, Partner at Global Strategy Group.
  • 72% of voters nationwide support "the EPA updating standards with stricter limits on air pollution, generally."

Activated Carbon Global Market Report 2023: Increasing Demand for Air Purification Fuels Growth

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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Activated Carbon market is anticipated to grow significantly through 2028 due to increasing demand from the water & wastewater treatment sector.

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  • Activated Carbon market is anticipated to grow significantly through 2028 due to increasing demand from the water & wastewater treatment sector.
  • Activated carbon provides several benefits, including quickly eliminating offensive smells while maintaining color stability for an extended period.
  • This has led to an increase in the need for air purification by activated carbon.
  • A new activated carbon manufacturing plant will be built in the United States, according to General Carbon Corporation in February 2020.

Activated Carbon Global Market Report 2023: Expanding Adsorbent Uses in the Food, Beverage, and Processing Industries to Drive Further Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Activated Carbon market is anticipated to grow significantly through 2028 due to increasing demand from the water & wastewater treatment sector.

Key Points: 
  • Activated Carbon market is anticipated to grow significantly through 2028 due to increasing demand from the water & wastewater treatment sector.
  • Activated carbon is also used in automotive, food and beverage processing, metal recovery, and pharmaceutical drug manufacturing processes.
  • Expanding adsorbent uses in the food, beverage, and processing industries are anticipated to benefit the market.
  • A new activated carbon manufacturing plant will be built in the United States, according to General Carbon Corporation in February 2020.

Lung Association Responds to Proposed Updates to National Particle Pollution Standards: EPA's Proposal Falls Far Short and Must Be Strengthened

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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It can cause breathing problems, asthma attacks and a host of other harms, from cardiovascular problems to lung cancer to fetal harm.

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  • It can cause breathing problems, asthma attacks and a host of other harms, from cardiovascular problems to lung cancer to fetal harm.
  • "The Clean Air Act requires EPA to set National Ambient Air Quality Standards for criteria air pollutants.
  • The NAAQS for particulate matter, a particularly dangerous criteria pollutant, is currently at levels that do not protect health.
  • This falls far short of what is needed to meet the White House's stated goals of furthering public health and environmental justice.