THIS DATA ASSET NO LONGER ACTIVE: This is metadata documentation for the Region 7 Air Compliance Complaint Database (ACCD) which logs all air pollution complaints received by Region 7. It contains information about the complaint along with how the complaint was addressed. The Air and Waste Management Division is the primary managing entity for this database. This work falls under objectives for EPA's 2003-2008 Strategic Plan (Goal 1) for Clean Air & Global Climate Change, which are to achieve healthier outdoor air.
Dataset for Identification of Biomarkers of Exposure to FTOHs and PAPs in Humans Using a Targeted and Non-targeted Analysis Approach. This dataset is associated with the following publication: Dagnino, A., M. Strynar, R. McMahen, C. Lau, C. Ball, S. Garantziosis, T. Webster, M. McClean, and A. Lindstrom. Identification of Biomarkers of Exposure to FTOHs and PAPs in Humans Using a Targeted and Non-targeted Analysis Approach. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, USA, 50(0): 10216-10225, (2016).
THIS DATA ASSET NO LONGER ACTIVE: This is metadata documentation for the Region 7 Drycleaner Database (R7DryClnDB) which tracks all Region7 drycleaners who notify Region 7 subject to Maximum Achievable Control Technologiy (MACT) standards. The Air and Waste Management Division is the primary managing entity for this database. This work falls under objectives for EPA's 2003-2008 Strategic Plan (Goal 4) for Healthy Communities & Ecosystems, which are to reduce chemical and/or pesticide risks at facilities.
Environmental concerns surrounding drilling for gas are intense due to expansion of shale gas drilling operations. Controversy surrounding the impact of drilling on air and water quality has pitted industry and lease - holders against individuals and groups concerned with environmental protection and public health. Because animals often are exposed continually to air, soil, and groundwater and have more frequent reproductive cycles, animals can be used as sentinels to monitor impacts to human health. This study involved interviews with animal owners who live near gas drilling operations. The findings illustrate which aspects of the drilling process may lead to health problems and suggest modifications that would lessen but not eliminate impacts. Complete evidence regarding health impacts of gas drilling cannot be obtained due to incomplete testing and disclosure of chemicals, and nondisclosure agreements. Without rigorous scientific studies, the gas drilling boom sweeping the world will remain an uncontrolled health experiment on an enormous scale.
Annual air trends report in the form of an interactive web application. The report features a suite of visualization tools that allow the user to: -Learn about air pollution and how it can affect our health and environment. -Compare key air emissions to gross domestic product, vehicle miles traveled, population, and energy consumption back to 1970. -Take a closer look at how the number of days with unhealthy air has dropped since 2000 in 35 major US cities. -Explore how air quality and emissions have changed through time and space for each of the common air pollutants. -Check out air trends where you live. Users will also be able to share this content across social media, with one-click access to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and other major social media sites.