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Tiny soot particles from fossil fuel combustion kill thousands annually. Activists now want Biden to impose tougher standards

The soot, known as PM 2.5, has been linked to cardiac arrest, asthma attacks and “premature deaths” from a range of cardiovascular and breathing disorders.

New Mexico pollution rules defended

New Mexico pollution rules defended from oil and gas industry attacks

Environmental groups joined the defense in court of New Mexico’s recently imposed oil and gas emission controls after an industry groups sued the state.
Toxic pollutants a growing concern for pregnant mothers and babies

Toxic pollutants a growing concern for pregnant mothers and babies

Links between environmental exposures and maternal health outcomes remain underexplored, despite recent efforts to catch up.
Washington state hired a climate epidemiologist

Washington state hired a climate epidemiologist — and not a moment too soon

Experts say the move is an important step to recognizing climate change’s relationship with disease and death.
Air pollution's invisible toll on your health
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Air pollution's invisible toll on your health

Children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with pre-existing heart or lung disease are the most vulnerable.
New Mexico strengthens proposed regulations to reduce greenhouse gases
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New Mexico strengthens proposed regulations to reduce greenhouse gases

State officials want the petroleum industry to cut ozone-causing pollutants, but say understaffing will make enforcement tricky.
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