air quality

Study Links Air Pollution to Blood Clots

A Harvard School of Public Health Study determined that exposure to particulate matter in air pollution may increase risk of dangerous blood clots in the legs.

Dr. Andrea Baccarelli, who led the study said, "Several studies in animal models and in humans have shown that particulate matter, inhaled into the lungs, causes inflammation in the lungs."

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Posted May 16th, 2008

BREATHE LA Air Quality Compact Advisory Council

Micheal Arlen and Enrique Chiock December 2007On Friday, December 14, 2007, an elite Advisory Council representing high level community and environmental leaders, elected officials, clean air advocates and non-profit professionals will convene at BREATHE LA offices to revise a draft Air Quality Compact. BREATHE LA Air Quality Compact serves to communicate goals for clean air in Los Angeles.

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Posted December 20th, 2007
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