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IN THE NEWS: These High School Runners Train in 'Nasty Air,' so They're Working to Clean It Up

New Contribution from Trish Koman

Earlier this year, the greater Phoenix area got an "F" for ozone and particle pollution from the American Lung Association. For months, activists pushed for electric school buses. Now, a local Phoenix school board has launched a pilot program for buses that will produce zero direct emissions.

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IN THE NEWS: How to Breathe More Freely in Your Home

New Contribution from Stuart Batterman

The air inside our homes originates outside and can carry pollen or pollutants, such as those produced by combustion engines. Indoor sources might add to the mix with tobacco smoke, cooking, mold spores, dust and pet dander.

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IN THE NEWS: If Air at Home Seems to Bother You, Try to Remove the Sources of Irritants First

Stuart Batterman interviewed by the Washington Post

When spring arrives, it’s a joy to open your windows and feel the fresh air. All too soon it will be summer and we’ll shut ourselves in again. This ritual raises a question: Which is healthier — outdoor air or indoor air?