Category Archives: Fine Air Particulates

Worker Safety and the Federal Rulemaking Process

Posted on February 10, 2013 by caitlin

Crystalline silica, a mineral in the earth’s crust, is a common component of sand, stone, concrete, and brick.  When workers cut, saw, or drill these materials—mainly during construction work and mining operations—the silica is aerosolized, exposing workers to fine particulate … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution’s Disproportionate Impact on Low-Income Americans

Posted on January 28, 2013 by jamiemyers

“There is a kinship between the being of the earth and that of my body.” – Maurice Merleau-Ponty, 1970 In college, I grew accustomed to the sound of trains, cars, and trucks lulling me to sleep every night. On cold winter mornings, I … Continue reading →

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