Latest Pollutants Stories
CLEVELAND, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Athletics announced today that its high-performing Brite Stripe Ultra-Friendly (www.ultrafriendly.com) has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency with the first-ever "Design for the Environment" designation for field-marking paint. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090115/CLTH003 ) Brite Stripe Ultra-Friendly is completely free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and includes more readily biodegradable...
Natural gas, believed to be among the cleanest of fuels, emits ultrafine airborne particulate matter when burned in home appliances, Italian researchers say. Patrizia Minutolo, Andrea D'Anna, Mario Commodo, Rocco Pagliara, Giuseppe Toniato, and Claudio Accordini of the Universita Federico II at Napoli and colleagues used advanced optical diagnostic tools, particle collection methods and particle size assessment to identify particulate matter with diameters in the range of 1 nanometer to 10...
IPS(R) Corporation continues its unwavering commitment to the environment COMPTON, Calif., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- IPS Corporation is proud to be the first in the solvent cement manufacturing industry to offer all of its WELD-ON products in environmentally-responsible, Low VOC (volatile organic compound) formulations. By the end of March 2009, all WELD-ON solvent cements, primers and cleaners will meet the most stringent VOC emission limits in the United States - Rule 1168/316A,...
It stinks and strikes fear in the hearts of those who work underground, but the toxic gas hydrogen sulfide may be a lifesaver for patients with heart failure.In a recent study, low concentrations of hydrogen sulfide gas improved functioning in the hearts of mice with heart failure. After heart failure was induced in mice, the gas was administered intravenously once a day for a week. Four weeks after the heart failure event, mice treated with hydrogen sulfide had about a one-third higher...
Indoor and outdoor pollutants can rapidly harm the heart in ways different than outdoor air pollution alone, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2008.The Cardiovascular Sub-study of the Detroit Exposure and Aerosol Research Study (DEARS) is the first study to show that two different aspects of exposure "” community wide and personal "” have differing adverse health outcomes on the heart and blood vessels.Researchers examined...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/49889f/methyl_tertiary_bu) has announced the addition of the "Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether Market Outlook 2008" report to their offering. The report analyzes worldwide markets for Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), including Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America. It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Methyl tertiary butyl ether producers, plant-by-plant capacities,...
US researchers say the gas best known for being used in many stink bombs may also control blood pressure.The foul odor of flatulence is due to small amounts of hydrogen sulphide - a toxic gas generated by bacteria living in the human gut.But researchers say the gas is also produced by an enzyme in blood vessels that relaxes them and lowers blood pressure.The Science journal reported that the findings in mice might lead to new treatments for high blood pressure.The gas is produced in the cells...
Ewire -- The Ozone Man, Inc. (OTCBB: OZOM) today announced it has opened a service office in Florida bringing its number of hubs to three, which cover the geographic areas of Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida. Halden Shane, CEO and Chairman, stated, "We are making good progress in carrying out our expansion strategy of targeting densely populated areas with moisture and mold issues that make homes and commercial buildings susceptible to odors and poor indoor...
Adult onset appendicitis is a common condition whose cause is unclear, but Canadian researchers have linked it to air pollution. Dr. Gilaad G. Kaplan of the University of Calgary and colleagues identified more than 5,000 adults who were hospitalized for appendicitis in Calgary from 1999 to 2006. The team used data from Environment Canada's National Air Pollution Surveillance monitors that collect hourly levels of ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and particulate matter...
STOCKHOLM, October 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Benchmark test by the Swedish National Testing and Research Institute (SP) verifies that LightAir IonFlow 50, compared to other leading air purifiers, is particularly effective in removing the smallest particles which are most hazardous to our health. It also reconfirms its superior energy efficiency and silent operation. Unique technology embedded in award winning Swedish design. The alarming health problems associated with poor indoor air quality are...
