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Smoke From California Wildfires Causes Hazy Skies Over NYC
If you were wondering why our smog coat seemed extra thick yesterday...
By
Claire Lampen
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Schneiderman Leads Lawsuit Against Scott Pruitt For Delaying Smog Protection
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Tuesday that he is suing the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency for dragging its feet on combatting dangerous smog pollution.
By
Jake Offenhartz
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Smog City: Air Quality Alert Issued For NYC Until 10 P.M.
State officials say you should avoid outdoor exercise until 10 p.m.
By
Rebecca Fishbein
Arts & Entertainment
[UPDATED] Last Night's Smog Problem On Mad Men Was A Real Problem In 1966
Three years ago we predicted Mad Men might use the 1966 smog problem in NYC in a future episode, and last night it happened. (No real spoilers here, folks.)
By
Jen Carlson
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President Obama To Save Economy With Smog
Smog-free air is simply too expensive, and in light of today's abysmal jobs report, America—and President Obama's reelection campaign—just can't afford it, the White House essentially decided today.
By
John Del Signore
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Bloomberg's Traffic Plan Will "Clear Up Midtown Jams At The Touch Of A Button"
The program will utilize will utilize "100 microwave sensors, 32 traffic video cameras and E-ZPass readers at 23 intersections."
By
Christopher Robbins
Arts & Entertainment
The Year in Flashbacks
As we enter a new year, let's take a look back at
By
Jen Carlson
News
Flashback: The City's Killer Smog
As you may have read in our newsletter, on this day in
By
Jen Carlson
News
NYC Air Quality Getting Worse than Other Cities
NYC’s air quality has gotten substantially worse compared to other cities, according
By
John Del Signore
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