Air Pollution

A link between the toxic chemicals released and biological impacts.

High blood pressure linked to short-, long-term exposure to some air pollutants

NIOSH reports on worker exposure to crystalline silica during hydraulic fracturing

Citizen complaints about sand mines need full vetting

Fracking sand in oilfields stirs up a serious health risk for workers

Dust ā€” What You Can’t See CAN Hurt You!

Petcoke: Toxic Waste in the Windy City

Air Pollution Kills 7 Million

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