Claims that EV tires and brakes produce more particulates than those of gas and diesel vehicles are greatly exaggerated, according to a RAC report. Despite being heavier, electric vehicles are not ...

The health effects linked to particulate pollution exposure have been studied and documented for decades. These effects include respiratory and cardiovascular health problems and premature death. The ...

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) may be the newest pollutant regulated by EPA, but since there are no National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for GHGs, a facility is much more likely to be affected by ...

Tire and brake wear could be the next front of emissions testing, according to Emissions Analytics, an organization that conducts independent emissions tests. Emissions Analytics found that emissions ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Manufacturers’ Corner content is sponsored by manufacturers and suppliers serving the fire service industry. The fire industry has become increasingly aware of the potential relationship between ...

Primary particulate matter is generated from various sources. A part of the air pollution caused by particulate matter has anthropogenic origin and occurs not only due to the burning of fossil fuels ...

Exposure to particulate matter leads to human suffering and high costs. But what exactly is particulate matter? What makes it so dangerous, and what can you do about it? Ties Korstanje, programme ...

What is particulate matter? How do I interpret the AQI? There's a lot to learn since Canadian wildfires suddenly sent clouds of hazy smoke over the border and into parts of the Midwest, Northeast and ...

People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly reactive components in particulate matter, which ...

Researchers have investigated whether particulate matter from certain sources can be especially harmful to human health. They found evidence that the amount of particulate matter alone is not the ...