Weathercatch: Why our fire season hit late – and bad
Brenda Campbell
By Nic Loyd, WSU meteorologist, and Linda Weiford, WSU News
We just emerged from the first week of September, and boy, did autumn feel far away: » More …
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Air quality sensors deployed in U. District smart city laboratory
Robert FrankBy Tina Hilding, College of Engineering and Architecture
SPOKANE, Wash. – WSU researchers have installed a unique air quality sensor network in Spokane’s University District to improve understanding of pollution and health in the community. » More …
Researchers develop environmentally friendly, soy air filter
Cynthia KingBy Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have developed a soy-based air filter that can capture toxic chemicals, such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, that current air filters can’t. » More …
WSU lab provides critical air quality forecasting tool
Cynthia King
By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture
PULLMAN, Wash. – When the wildfire season heats up, agencies around the Pacific and Inland Northwest look to Washington State University to help them see how fires will affect air quality. » More …
Researchers get EPA grant to measure Lewiston air quality
Cynthia KingBy Michelle Fredrickson, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern
PULLMAN, Wash. – The Nez Perce Tribe and researchers at Washington State University have received a three-year U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to measure air pollution in Lewiston, Idaho. » More …
Aerosol, air pollution pioneer receives WSU alumni award
Cynthia King
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – David S. Ensor, retired civil and chemical engineer, was honored April 11 with the Washington State University Alumni Association’s Alumni Achievement Award for internationally recognized contributions to aerosol science that have helped protect workers and the public from potential air pollution hazards. » More …
Climate change impacts on air quality the focus of EPA grant
Cynthia KingBy Michelle Fredrickson, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to better understand the impact of climate change on air pollution. » More …
Air quality, health policy researcher receives alumni award
Cynthia King
PULLMAN, Wash. – Armistead (Ted) G. Russell, an engineering researcher and professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, was honored Thursday, Nov. 5, with the Washington State University Alumni Association (WSUAA) Alumni Achievement Award for his work in air quality science tied to health, public policy and sustainable development. » More …
WSU lab provides critical air quality forecasting tool
Cynthia King
PULLMAN, Wash. – As wildfire smoke covers the Northwest this summer, residents have turned to local, state and federal agencies for up-to-date air quality information. A sophisticated tool developed by Washington State University is a key piece in providing critical air quality forecasts. » More …
Take precautions as needed with wildfire smoke
Cynthia King
PULLMAN, Wash. – Employees are reminded that air quality in various Washington State University locations statewide could be impacted by environmental conditions and smoke from wildfires. » More …