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May 21, 2025
A deep dive on smog Smog includes two main types: sulfurous smog, linked to coal burning and sulfur dioxide, and photochemical smog, formed by sunlight-driven reactions between nitrogen oxides and VOCs, producing ozone and particulate matter.
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55 years of the Clean Air Act: What have we accomplished, and what should come next? The Clean Air Act is a landmark U.S. law that has enabled the Environmental Protection Agency to dramatically improve air quality, reduce pollution, and protect public health and the environment since the 1970s
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$600 Million for Environmental Justice and Air Quality: The US EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking programWith a focus on breaking down barriers to federal funding, the program ensures that underserved and marginalized communities can access resources to address pressing environmental and climate injustices, including air quality monitoring. Learn more!
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US EPA releases $83M of funding for air quality monitoring, with carve-out for air quality sensorsThis legislation allocates approximately $2 million in funds through IRA 60105 (c) Grant Program specifically for the deployment, integration, and operation of air quality sensors in communities identified as low-income or disadvantaged, highlighting a commitment to environmental justice and the mitigation of pollution's unequal health impacts.
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To make the $10B+ air pollution and environmental justice funding in the IRA successful, the EPA needs to discuss these challenges with community leadersThe IRA is a boon for environmental justice concerns voiced by communities regarding air quality — however, it faces three core issues to effectively address air pollution.
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US EPA Grant Funding for Environmental Justice: How to apply for the EJG2G & EJCPS programsGet info on US EPA's Environmental Justice EJG2G & EJCPS programs for environmental justice. Contact Clarity for support with your air quality monitoring application.