How outdoor pollution affects indoor air quality
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Wildfire and firework smoke are more impactful to indoor air than inversions.
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Correlating air quality, land use and socioeconomic status
High-resolution analysis reveals connections between economic and environmental disparities.
Read MoreTaking greenhouse gas analysis on the road, er, rails
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One train-mounted air quality sensor can cover the same area as 30 stationary sensors.
Read MoreAir pollution spikes reduce test scores
More frequent peak air pollution exposure was associated with reduced math and English language arts test scores for third graders in all primary public schools in Salt Lake County.
Read MoreAir pollution costs Utahns billions annually and shortens life expectancy by two years
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New study reveals the cost of air pollution for Utahns’ health and pocketbooks
Read MoreCommunity helps scientists evaluate wildfire smoke forecasts
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Community air quality sensors help scientists improve forecasts of smoke in the air during wildfires.
Read MoreAir pollution’s effects on homeless populations
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Whether or not they reside in shelters, people without housing are impacted by Utah’s air quality.
Read MoreCommuter Success Stories: Rosalie Ortega
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There are three reasons why I ride UTA instead of driving.
Read MoreSchool absences correlate to impaired air quality
Even mildly elevated air pollution is associated with increase in absences in Salt Lake City.
Read MoreEvergreen needles act as air quality monitors
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Trees are air quality monitors all around us. U scientists found that magnetic particles on pine needles can indicate levels of air pollution.
Read MorePersistent inequitable exposure to air pollution in Salt Lake County schools
A new study utilized a community-university partnership of nearly 200 PM 2.5 sensors through the Air Quality and U network. U researchers revealed persistent social inequalities in Salt Lake County schools.
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