tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:06:36 +0000News on air pollution, clean energy, air quality regulations and emissions control technology.http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/index.htmnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)Blogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-8903631861516872195Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:53:00 +00002010-03-10T13:56:33.760-07:00air pollution factsEPAEnvironmental Protection AgencyWASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making the most recent data available on the state of the nation’s air quality. Air pollution impacts public health, the environment, and the Earth’s climate, and understanding these impacts are important priorities for the agency. EPA regulatory actions and voluntary efforts have led to cleaner cars, industries and consumer products,http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/03/epa-sees-trend-towards-cleaner-air.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-6902278752461158668Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:13:00 +00002010-03-08T10:34:09.099-07:00recent studyair pollution studyHEI Special ReportHealth Effects Institute special report on the health effects of traffic-related air pollution, a comprehensive review of worldwide traffic emissions compiling over 700 studies.Childhood Asthna and Air PollutantsPresents the association between chronic outdoor air pollution exposure to asthna rates in US children living in metropolitan areas.Air Pollution and AtherosclerosisAn http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/03/recent-reports-on-air-pollution.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-8694597302148760270Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:59:00 +00002010-02-18T11:02:05.268-07:00diesel enginesEnvironmental Protection AgencyEmissions reductions will save lives and protect healthWASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is setting the first standards that will reduce emissions of formaldehyde, benzene, acrolein and other toxic air pollutants from certain stationary diesel engines. These pollutants are known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health problems and environmental damage.“http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/02/from-epa-final-rule-reduces-air-toxics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-4633671456649498591Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:29:00 +00002010-02-15T09:33:02.701-07:00ARBoff-roadCalifornia Air Resources BoardUntil further notice, no enforcement action will be taken for noncompliance with the March 1, 2010, large fleet performance requirements of the off-road regulation.Air Resources Board (ARB) Executive Officer James N. Goldstene issued a statement informing fleets that until further notice, ARB will take no enforcement action for noncompliance with the March 1, 2010, large fleet performance http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/02/notice-from-carb-on-march-1st-deadline.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-2356767597363897365Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:08:00 +00002010-02-15T09:23:19.971-07:00air pollutionrecent studyA recent study by researchers from California, Spain and Switzerland, have found a link between increase exposure to air pollution and thickening of artery walls, leading to cardiovascular disease.The team found that artery wall thickening amoung people living within 100 meters of an LA highway progressed twice as quickly as those who lived farther away from the congested thorough fare.“The fact http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/02/air-pollution-linked-to-atherosclerosis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-445948900747622288Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:10:00 +00002010-02-12T10:58:03.609-07:00off-roadCalifornia Air Resources BoardStatement issued today (02-12-10) by California Air Resources Board Executive Officer James N. Goldstene:“Over the last several years, the construction industry has felt the sting of the faltering economy with reduced activity and idled off-road equipment. This has made it difficult for contractors to pay for required clean-air upgrades to their fleets. Along with this reduced construction http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/02/california-gives-relief-to-off-road.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-5085750901151578694Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:51:00 +00002010-02-05T10:25:24.510-07:00California Air Resources Boardparticulate matterfine particulate matterThe California Air Resources Board will host a symposium on Feb. 26th on the science behind the methodology used to estimate premature deaths in California that are related to exposure to particulate matter (PM). Scientists from academic institutions and government agencies have been invited to participate. Topics to be discussed include scientific findings regarding the association between PM2.5http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/02/carb-hosts-symposium-on-particulate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-1797871375755719182Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:55:00 +00002010-02-03T08:59:37.641-07:00diesel pollutiondiesel particulate filtersThe Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first public hearing on proposed revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, held in Arlington, VA.“While the merits of reducing the allowable levels of ozone in the atmosphere are now under considerable debate, there is no debate about the progress andhttp://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/02/clean-diesel-technology-helps-meet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-6826648084525312043Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:30:00 +00002010-01-25T10:38:41.433-07:00nitrogen dioxideEPAno2Environmental Protection AgencyThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a new national air quality standard for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). This new one-hour standard will protect millions of Americans from peak short-term exposures, which primarily occur near major roads. Short-term exposures to NO2 have been linked to impaired lung function and increased respiratory infections, especially in people with asthma.“http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/01/stonger-standards-set-by-epa-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-560777211283044762Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:21:00 +00002010-01-11T14:28:45.919-07:00off-roadCalifornia Air Resources BoardCA Office of Administrative Law has approved two changes to the off-road regulation and have filed them with the California Secretary of State, thereby making the changes effective. They are the following:- Extension of double retrofit credit by 10 months from March 1, 2009 to January 1, 2010 and other minor clarifications and amendments to the regulation.See: http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2009/http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/01/changes-to-carb-off-road-diesel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-5587460777783215205Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:13:00 +00002010-01-08T08:27:59.332-07:00ozoneEPAEnvironmental Protection AgencysmogThe United States Environmental Protection Agency proposed on Thursday the strictest health standards to date for smog. Smog, also known as ground-level ozone, is linked to a number of serious health problems, ranging from aggravation of asthma to increased risk of premature death in people with heart or lung disease. Ozone can even harm healthy people who work and play outdoors. The agency is http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/01/strict-smog-standards-proposed-by-epa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-9150003514442445286Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:54:00 +00002010-01-07T08:57:29.808-07:00EPAEnvironmental Protection AgencyDo you know a person or an organization that works tirelessly to make the world a cleaner and healthier place? Then nominate them for a prestigious EPA Environmental Quality Award, which recognizes environmental leadership and the dedication of individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond the call of duty in the past year to improve the environment in New Jersey, New York, Puertohttp://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2010/01/epa-region-2-seeks-nominations-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-7579008124164132742Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:07:00 +00002009-12-28T10:09:23.202-07:00Environmental Protection AgencyAn updated version of the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) model – MOVES2010 – is now available for use to estimate air pollution from cars, trucks, and other on-road mobile sources. The model can also calculate the emissions reduction benefits from a range of mobile source control strategies, such as inspection and maintenance programs and local fuel standards.EPA will soon publish a http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/12/epa-releases-new-mobile-source.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-1449196445760919191Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:58:00 +00002009-12-22T13:12:00.550-07:00cleanairnewsCleanAIR’s popular Emissions and Product Guidebook has been updated and re-released. Containing updated air quality regulatory information and resources, the guidebook is available in digital format. This handy PDF resource tool is hyperlinked to many online air quality websites and original data. It provides timely up-to-date information, with an emphasis on regulations dealing with diesel and http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/12/release-of-new-emissions-guidebook-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-5002529880007152561Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:45:00 +00002009-12-22T12:52:04.663-07:00diesel pollutionmarine diesel emissionsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule setting tough engine and fuel standards for large U.S.- flagged ships, a major milestone in the agency’s coordinated strategy to slash harmful marine diesel emissions. The regulation harmonizes with international standards and will lead to significant air quality improvements throughout the country.“There are enormous health and http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/12/epa-adopts-regulation-for-large-ships.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-7282428721203885479Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:55:00 +00002009-12-18T08:57:23.547-07:00Read whats happening at the Copenhagen Climate Summit through AP Climate Pool:http://twitter.com/AP_ClimatePoolhttp://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/12/climate-talks-on-twitter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-1138438640680907408Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:18:00 +00002009-12-11T08:37:44.437-07:00California Air Resources Boarddiesel pollutionCalifornia Newswire reported that Gov. Schwarzeneggar released a statement on Thursday regarding the recent controversy surrounding ARB's Diesel Vehicle regulation (aka: Truck and Bus law):"With numerous studies and overwhelming evidence on this topic, it is clear responsible action is needed to improve our air quality and protect the health of all Californians. And, as we move forward with thesehttp://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/12/ca-gov-issues-statement-on-diesel-reg.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-868049327549336485Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +00002009-12-10T11:04:11.839-07:00California Air Resources BoardThe Air Resources Board directed its staff today to return to the Board next April with a new provision that would provide truck fleets more flexibility in cleaning up their diesel emissions under the state's Truck and Bus Rule that was adopted in December of last year, in light of the recession's effect on the industry.ARB staff demonstrated that the down economy has reduced the amount of time http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/12/arb-directs-staff-to-explore-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-392415644673813465Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:46:00 +00002009-12-07T16:48:52.158-07:00EPAEnvironmental Protection AgencyScience overwhelmingly shows greenhouse gas concentrations at unprecedented levels due to human activityWASHINGTON – After a thorough examination of the scientific evidence and careful consideration of public comments, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that greenhouse gases (GHGs) threaten the public health and welfare of the American people. EPA also finds that GHG http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/12/epa-greenhouse-gases-threaten-public.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-2316442759316141588Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:51:00 +00002010-02-12T10:52:48.980-07:00E-PODcleanairnewsIntroduced at Power-Gen 2009, the Z-CUBE combines emissions control technology with containerized generator packaging to offer Tier 4 clean power.Santa Fe, NM – December 2, 2009 – CleanAIR Systems is pleased to announce their contribution to the Z-CUBE, a Tier 4 turn-key solution for mobile power generation, engineered and manufactured by Girtz Industries. Constructed for high-horsepower demand http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/12/cleanair-systems-joins-girtz-industries.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-2043090389164973362Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:37:00 +00002009-12-03T09:44:56.787-07:00California Air Resources Boardparticulate pollutiondiesel pollutionThe Fresno Bee reported on Wednesday that board member John Tellles of the California Air Resources Board is pushing for the looming on-road diesel emissions rule aimed at trucks and buses to be put on hold pending an independent review. Apparently one of the researchers who contributed health research that the original 2008 ruling was based on, falsified his credentials. Hien Tran originally http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/12/carb-board-member-wants-upcoming-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-5591758611600170911Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:06:00 +00002009-11-19T13:50:02.832-07:00Louise Roach, Marketing Manger for emissions control manufacturer CleanAIR Systems, has recently published “The Big List of Air Pollution Abbreviations and Acronyms” as a PDF e-book and an Amazon Kindle e-book. This easy-to-use digital guide contains over 1,600 terms related to air pollution management, emissions control technology, air pollution regulations, alternative fuels, fossil fuel http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/11/big-list-of-air-pollution-abbreviations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-5377691419602803032Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:23:00 +00002009-11-13T11:30:31.975-07:00The California Air Resources Board will be hosting a Webcast on December 1st from 8:30 am to 5 pm for truck owners explaining CARB-approved exhaust after-treatment devices. The class will cover the theory behind diesel particulate filters, how they operate, filter construction and application of the product, along with upcoming CARB regulations that require the installation of DPFs.To register http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/11/carb-webcast-for-truckers-info-on-after.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-7420727590948614490Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:00:00 +00002009-10-27T13:05:52.707-06:00California Air Resources Boarddiesel pollutionPosting of the Final Rulemaking Package for the In-Use On-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation (Truck and Bus Regulation). The ARB Staff has posted the Final Rulemaking Package for the In-Use On-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation (Truck and Bus Regulation). The package was filed with the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) on October 23, 2009, and OAL has until December 9, 2009, to make a determination. Thehttp://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/10/final-rulemaking-package-for-carb-truck.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143169738443635946.post-5905481703867827204Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:23:00 +00002009-10-23T09:35:41.746-06:00greenhouse gasesglobal warming350.orgTomorrow - Saturday, October 24th is the International Day of Climate Action sponsored by 350.org. According to the non-profit organization, there will be over 4,000 events taking place simultaneously in over 175 countries bringing awareness to the problem of global warming. A few highlights are:- In Cambodia, citizens from across the country will gather at the famous Angkor Wat to take a giant http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog2/2009/10/international-day-of-climate-action.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CleanAIR Systems)