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As wildfires multiply, a new era of air pollution

As wildfires multiply, a new era of air pollution

Washington (AFP) - From Quebec to British Columbia to Hawaii, North America is facing an extraordinary wildfire season -- and regions both near and far have found themselves increasingly blighted by smoke exposure. Here's what you should know about air pollution from these blazes. What we knowOne of the defining aspects of smoke from wildfires is "particulate matter" -- toxins that, in their numbers, can make smoke visible. Particulate matter of 2.5 micron diameter, PM2.5, is "particularly dangerous for human health and emitted in really large quantities," Rebecca Hornbrook, an atmospheric che......
Barney Frank: Reduce the deficit by slashing military spending

Barney Frank: Reduce the deficit by slashing military spending

Though he drew a less-than-capacity crowd at the early morning plenary of the Take Back The American Dream summit (and skipped answering questions in favor of an appearance on the CBS Morning show), Rep. Barney Frank's (D-MA) appearance got his lefty audience on their feet for his speech about cutting military spending -- before he'd even said a word.

Russia air crash death toll rises to 46

Russia air crash death toll rises to 46

MOSCOW (AFP) – The death toll from the air crash in northern Russia rose to 46 on Sunday after one of seven people who survived the disaster died of her injuries in hospital, officials said.

Britain readies 'bunker-buster' bombs for Libya

Britain readies 'bunker-buster' bombs for Libya

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Britain is to add "bunker-busting" bombs to the arsenal its warplanes are using over Libya, a weapon it said on Sunday would send a loud message to Muammar Gaddafi that it is time to quit.

NATO launches air strikes against Misrata, Ajdabiya

NATO launches air strikes against Misrata, Ajdabiya

BENGHAZI, Libya – NATO launched air strikes against Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's troops in the stricken port city of Misrata on Sunday after regime forces killed at least 11 people there over the weekend, rebels said.