The Northwest Clean Air Agency is always actively engaged in the Clean Air issues of our communities. Please take a look at the information below that deals with current events related to NWCAA and the region that we serve.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Free DVDs released by the Northwest Clean Air Agency:
Articles & news RELEASES
June 9, 2008 - Why Diesel Particulates Cause Cardiovascular Disease — A previously unknown mechanisms may explain why air pollution in the form of particulates causes heart attacks, stroke, and increasing mortality.
June 2, 2008 - Even Low Levels of Air Pollution May Pose Stroke Risk — A new study investigated the association between short-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter and the risk of stroke.
May 5, 2008 - Free Radical Link Suggested Between Pollution And Asthma — Free radical pollution in the air could be a cause of asthma.
May 4 2008 - Across U.S., Communities Rethink How They Operate and Grow - King County Executive Ron Sims has a simple test for every new public works project, building plan or government land purchase: Will it increase the region’s total greenhouse-gas emissions, or reduce them?
Archive
Global Warming Getting Politically Hot - Voter awareness will push politicians to act, experts say 01.23.08
Skagit Valley Herald's Series on Climate Change - Skagit Valley Herald 12.23.07
Judge rejects automakers' emissions suit - The Associated Press 12.12.07
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Warns of Irreversible Impacts Unless GHG Emissions Are Cut Sharply: 11.17.07
Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis
Summary for Policymakers - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2007
New Energy Star Tool Offers Warm Homes and Cool Savings - EPA 10.24.07
New Report Predicts Substantial Death Toll from Under-regulated Shipping Emissions - Clean Air Task Force 11.07.07
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