Tag: Air Pollution

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Burn ban issued for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties

The use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited as a high-pressure system brings cold temperatures and calm winds to the region. Air quality is expected to worsen, especially in communities where residential wood burning is common. Burn ban violations are subject to a $1,000 penalty.

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January 12, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Stagnant winter air poses health risk to many, health officials warn

Stagnant winter air poses health risk to many, health officials warn

November through March winter weather often causes stagnant air that traps air pollution from outdoor burning, wood stoves, and fireplaces gets trapped near the ground.

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December 8, 2011 | 0 Comments More
Winter wood smoke can pose health hazard to many, health officials warn

Winter wood smoke can pose health hazard to many, health officials warn

Winter weather can create stagnant air that traps air pollutants close to the ground.

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December 5, 2009 | 7 Comments More
Health stories in the news

Health stories in the news

New York Times columnist hopes Obama “tunes out” the AMA New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof calls on President Barack Obama to tune out the American Medical Association, which is opposing a public health insurance plan that would compete with private insurers. Instead, he bids the president heed Dr. David Scheiner, what was Mr. [...]

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June 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Particle air pollution elevated aboard Seattle school buses – Updated

Particle air pollution elevated aboard Seattle school buses – Updated

Air on Seattle school buses contains considerably more harmful airborne particles than the surrounding outside air, researchers at the University of Washington report. In the study, the researchers measured levels of small particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs where they can release harmful chemicals and have been linked to respiratory diseases and other [...]

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November 25, 2008 | 0 Comments More