Environmental Laboratory
'Lives saved' due to California's burning restrictions
Dec 30 2008
A study, compiled by health and science advisor for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District David Lighthall, found that there have been 50 fewer premature deaths in the area since wood-burning restrictions were implemented.
Further restrictions on the burning of wood in California were introduced in October of this year, resulting in a total of 22 days during November and December being declared as non-burning.
Mr Lighthall commented: "Our findings provide the district as well as the public with scientific assurance that substantial future improvements in public health will result."
The report suggested that around $500 million (£345 million) a year can be saved in healthcare costs as a result of fewer deaths.
Elsewhere in the US, the air of all 13 districts of the state of Indiana was declared to contain higher than recommended levels of pollution by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Digital Edition
AET 28.2 April/May 2024
May 2024
Business News - Teledyne Marine expands with the acquisition of Valeport - Signal partners with gas analysis experts in Korea Air Monitoring - Continuous Fine Particulate Emission Monitor...
View all digital editions
Events
Jul 10 2024 Birmingham, UK
Jul 21 2024 Cape Town, South Africa
Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo
Jul 24 2024 Sydney, Australia
Jul 30 2024 Jakarta, Indonesia
China Energy Summit & Exhibition
Jul 31 2024 Beijing, China