Sentences with phrase «major air pollutants»

Researchers focused on fine particulate matter (PM2.5)-- a component of air pollution emitted from vehicles, factories, power plants, fires and smoking — because many studies have suggested this type of major air pollutant might lead to cardiovascular and metabolic health consequences, according to Haidong Kan, M.D., Ph.D., study author and professor of environmental health sciences at Fudan University in Shanghai, China.

Average concentrations of two major air pollutants from 2000 to 2012 varied by U.S. region.

Recent research, co-led by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, is leading to a new understanding of a key chemical able to break down some major air pollutants.

Through this work, scientists are gaining insight into a key chemical able to break down some major air pollutants.

Utilities should consider extending the licenses of power plants, which unlike coal and natural gas plants, do not emit any major air pollutants as identified in the Clean Air Act,» said Roy Schwitters, chair of the APS report.

High concentrations of the major air pollutants are associated with respiratory problems such as coughs, bronchitis, asthma and, in severe cases, developmental problems in children, and even death.