Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposure to airborne manganese may increase PD risk
DENVER — Exposure to airborne manganese may be a significant contributing factor to risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a poster from the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.
Odds for COVID-19 increase with long-term air pollution exposure
Elevated exposure levels to nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter over 5 years raised the odds for COVID-19, according to results published in Respiratory Medicine.
EPA finalizes greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized stricter greenhouse gas emission limits for model year 2027 through 2032 heavy-duty vehicles, according to an agency press release.
EPA finalizes emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty cars
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized stricter limits on emissions from model year 2027 through 2032 passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty vehicles, according to a press release from the agency.
Many voters support stricter fine particulate pollution, truck emission standards
When asked if they support or oppose stricter fine particulate pollution standards and limits on truck emissions, many voters voiced their support, according to poll results from the Global Strategy Group for the American Lung Association.
Several environmental exposures raise risk for sarcoidosis in African Americans
Exposure to mold/musty odors, various metals and farm animals raised the odds for sarcoidosis in African Americans, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Air pollutants harm lung function of preterm-born school-aged children
Among school-aged children born preterm, heightened current exposure to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide each negatively impacted lung function, according to results published in Thorax.
Lung function decline after World Trade Center exposure raises risk for mortality
Over time, reductions in lung function following exposure to World Trade Center dust heighten the risk for all-cause and cancer-cause mortality, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
EPA finalizes change to national fine particulate pollution standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a change to the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for fine particulate pollution from 12 µg/m3 to 9 µg/m3, according to a press release from the agency.
Ultrafine particle exposure heightens risk for respiratory mortality
Individuals faced a high risk for respiratory mortality 5 to 7 days after being exposed to ultrafine particle pollution, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.