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fine particulate matter

Coverage of fine particulate matter in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 29 · 10:01 UTCMost recent: Jul 4 · 05:11 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
US National Park Serviceorganization1Environmental Protection Agencyorganization1Terry Gordonperson1David Luglioperson1perchloratestopic1Washingtonplace1Tennessee Valley Authorityorganization1Southern Environmental Law Centerorganization1Cumberland Fossil Plantplace1Clean Air Acttopic1nitrogen oxidestopic1sulfur dioxidetopic1South Memphisplace1U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyorganization1Center for Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health INpowering Communitiesorganization1Memphis Community Against Pollutionorganization1PurpleAirtopic1Shelby County Health Departmentorganization1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJul 4 · 05:11 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    Trump plans record fireworks show; internal documents warn of smoky skies

    The U.S. National Park Service plans to launch 850,000 fireworks in Washington for the nation’s 250th birthday, with internal documents warning of hazardous pollution levels. Scientists highlight risks from soot, heavy metals, and perchlorates, while the EPA stated it does not track air quality impacts for the event. Researchers express interest in studying the environmental effects but face logistical challenges.

  • POLITICSJun 28 · 21:42 UTCWPLN NASHVILLE
    Tennessee’s air pollution is about to get worse. TVA’s fossil fuel lawsuit explained

    Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) plans to continue operating its Cumberland Fossil Plant despite previous retirement schedules, prompting a lawsuit from the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) over Clean Air Act violations. The combined operation of the coal and new gas plants is projected to release significant pollutants linked to health risks.

  • HEALTHMay 29 · 10:01 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    Community air monitoring project finds South Memphis is regularly exposed to unsafe air pollution

    A community air monitoring project in South Memphis found average fine particulate matter levels frequently exceeded EPA standards, posing health risks to residents. The project, led by CEEJH INC and Memphis Community Against Pollution, used PurpleAir monitors after the area lacked government monitoring for over a decade.