air quality

The massive cloud of dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the U.S. with a size and concentration level that meteorologists say hasn't been seen in roughly half a century.

Sahara Dust Blankets Caribbean, Air Quality Hazardous

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A massive cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the U.S. with a size and concentration that experts say hasn’t been seen in half…

Graphics demonstrating how air pollution influences people's health

Environment

On Earth Day, Tampa Bay Faces Increased Air Pollution

Maria Tsyruleva

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Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and air quality in the Tampa Bay area is getting slightly worse. That's according to the American Lung…

Between 2013 and 2017, Hillsborough County had the most polluted air in Florida with 16 days where it exceeded smog concentrations. No other county came close to that.

Environment

Florida's VW Settlement Plan Draws Criticism From Environmentalists

Jessica Meszaros

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Florida environmental officials released a proposal last week, outlining what to do with settlement funds from the Volkswagen emission scandal. Activists…

Navajo Generating Station about 4 miles east of Page, Arizona; viewed northwest from SR 98.

Environment

17 States Ask Court To Review EPA Air Quality Rules

Associated Press

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Seventeen states, including Florida, are asking a federal judge to review a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency move to force more cuts in carbon...