asthma
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Obama pulls a Bush on clean air
A deeper look at the politics and maneuvering leading up to the most outrageous environmental offense of the Obama administration.
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By giving in to Big Oil, Obama seals his political fate
Obama is directing the EPA to withdraw standards that would have cut smog and asthma attacks, saved lives, and created jobs -- not a smart strategy for reelection.
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Google science fair winner stands up for air quality
Naomi Shah, winner of the Google science fair in the 15-16 age group, isn't just a budding research scientist. She's also an environmentalist. And her project, which focuses on the effects of air quality triggers on asthma sufferers, highlights why other people should be environmentalists too.
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Utilities and Joe Barton: 'Ignore the science: Pollution isn't bad for you!'
Do you believe doctors, EPA scientists, and peer-reviewed studies when it comes to the danger of pollution? Or heavily polluting utilities and Joe Barton?
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Stopping pollution that causes asthma attacks
“Air pollution is especially dangerous to children because their lungs are still growing.” I heard those words earlier this week while listening to the Senate Environment and Public Works’ subcommittee hearing entitled “Air Quality and Children’s Health.” They were from Dr. Dona Upson of the American Lung Association in New Mexico, and though I’ve heard […]