Racially segregated communities more vulnerable to toxic-metal air pollution, CSU study finds
The study provides a more detailed view of the inequalities in exposure to known air pollutants among different United States populations.
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Brass, woodwind instruments emit respiratory particles, study finds
Just like coughing, sneezing, talking and singing, playing wind instruments can spread respiratory particles that may carry the COVID-19 virus, according to a new CSU study.
EPA funds research to improve air quality monitoring, health risk communication
Colorado State University researchers will receive nearly $1 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to expand air quality monitoring in communities impacted by wildfires and improve communication of health risks from smoke exposure.
N95s, but not cloth masks, offer protection against wildfire smoke
Air pollution researcher Jack Kodros answered some questions about his recent study on the use of N95 respirators during wildfires.
Study finds that singing, being male, and being an adult tend to produce more respiratory aerosols
The study, launched early in the pandemic, sought to determine the extent to which singers, musicians and actors emit aerosols, and whether those emissions could be quantified.
Can backyard chickens provide answers about transmission of the West Nile virus?
Researchers hope to inform policy management in Northern Colorado at a time when West Nile virus numbers are the highest they’ve been in years.
InTERFEWS program training leaders to solve problems in food, energy, water systems
The NSF-funded program brings together students and faculty who are interested in studying food, energy and water issues and the many ways in which those systems affect each other.
Video: Be 'air quality aware' due to wildfire smoke
CSU researchers found that local wildfires were associated with decreases in hospitalizations, especially for asthma.
Four CSU researchers selected for NASA team studying air quality and health
Four CSU researchers will interpret NASA data for public benefit as part of NASA’s Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team.
Researchers see need for better warnings for Colorado residents about health impacts of long-range wildfire smoke
The research team believes there's a lack of communication about smoke from distant wildfires.