Amudalat Ajasa

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Climate and Weather Reporter at The Washington Post

Environmental health reporter @washingtonpost| Past: @Guardian, intern at @nytimes investigations and @MNSpokesman, @news21 |@hofstrau ‘22|

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EPA to fire or reassign more than 450 staffers working on environmental justice, DEI

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Amudalat Ajasa

EPA to fire or reassign more than 450 staffers working on environmental justice, DEI (washingtonpost.com) EPA to fire or reassign more than 450 staffers working on environmental justice, DEI By Amudalat Ajasa 2025042215383500 The Environmental Protection Agency has informed more than 450 employees working on environmental justice and diversity, equity and inclusion that they will be fired or reassigned, according to an agency spokesman, as part of the Trump administration's broader effort to...
Layoffs and funding delays could slow fight against lead, experts say

1 week ago | detroitnews.com | Amudalat Ajasa

The entire staff of the lead poisoning office at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was included in layoffs at the agency last week. And in recent weeks, state water officials have complained that funding for replacing lead pipes had been frozen or delayed. These actions have alarmed public health experts, who worry that decades of progress in eliminating a persistent and preventable threat could be jeopardized.
Layoffs and funding delays could slow fight against lead, experts say

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Amudalat Ajasa

Layoffs and funding delays could slow fight against lead, experts say (washingtonpost.com) Layoffs and funding delays could slow fight against lead, experts say By Amudalat Ajasa 2025041210000000 The entire staff of the lead poisoning office at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was included in layoffs at the agency last week.
Riscos para a saúde da poluição do ar podem ser piores do que pensávamos. Porquê?

2 weeks ago | publico.pt | Amudalat Ajasa

Muitas pessoas que vivem perto de instalações de indústria pesada estão diariamente expostas a dezenas de poluentes diferentes, o que pode resultar em múltiplos problemas de saúde. Tradicionalmente, as entidades reguladoras ambientais têm avaliado os riscos da exposição a produtos químicos numa base individual. Mas esta abordagem conduziu a subestimações dos riscos globais para a saúde para as populações vulneráveis, de acordo com um novo estudo.
Cortes de Donald Trump podem deixar pequenas cidades rurais a sufocar em fumo

2 weeks ago | publico.pt | Joshua Partlow |Amudalat Ajasa

Ouça este artigo 00:00 09:12 Exclusivo Gostaria de Ouvir? Assine já Quando o fumo dos incêndios florestais chega ao Vale do Methow, no norte do estado de Washington, nos EUA, tende a ficar ali, instalando-se nas dobras do sopé como um nevoeiro sufocante.
EPA cuts could leave small rural towns choking in smoke

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Joshua Partlow |Amudalat Ajasa

EPA cuts could leave small rural towns choking in smoke (washingtonpost.com) EPA cuts could leave small rural towns choking in smoke By Joshua Partlow; Amudalat Ajasa 2025040310000100 When wildfire smoke drifts into the Methow Valley, it tends to stay, settling in the folds of the Cascade foothills like a choking fog.
These DIY air purifiers could make clean air more accessible during wildfires

3 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Amudalat Ajasa

As wildfires have raged across the country this spring, smoke plumes from scorched structures can pose a major health threat. Sneaky particles can creep through vents and other home openings, but buying high-quality HEPA filters can be costly and inaccessible for many. That’s why Richard Corsi, the dean of the College of Engineering at the University of California at Davis, and Jim Rosenthal, the chief executive of Tex-Air Filters, created their do-it-yourself filter.
Why the health risks from air pollution could be worse than we thought

3 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Amudalat Ajasa

Many people who live near heavy industry are routinely exposed to dozens of different pollutants, which can result in a multitude of health problems. Traditionally, environmental regulators have assessed the risks of chemical exposure on an individual basis. But that approach has led to underestimates of the total health risks faced by vulnerable populations, according to a new study.
Breathing dirty air is worse for your health than we thought

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Amudalat Ajasa

Breathing dirty air is worse for your health than we thought (washingtonpost.com) Breathing dirty air is worse for your health than we thought By Amudalat Ajasa 2025033110000000 Many people who live near heavy industry are routinely exposed to dozens of different pollutants, which can result in a multitude of health problems. Traditionally, environmental regulators have assessed the risks of chemical exposure on an individual basis.
These DIY air purifiers could make clean air more accessible during wildfires

3 weeks ago | phillytrib.com | Amudalat Ajasa

As wildfires rage across the country, smoke plumes from scorched structures pose a major health threat. Sneaky particles can creep through vents and other home openings, but buying high-quality HEPA filters can be costly and inaccessible for many. That’s why Richard Corsi, the dean of the College of Engineering at the University of California at Davis, and Jim Rosenthal, the chief executive of Tex-Air Filters, created their do-it-yourself filter.