CLEAN AIR COUNCIL

Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

Balancing the Wastewater Equation: A Smarter Way to Treat Water

Cleaning wastewater efficiently is tricky, especially when dealing with low levels of ammonia. Traditional methods struggle because harmful bacteria called nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (NOB) keep growing and messing up the process. This new approach flips the script by using a smarter loading strategy

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Apr 25 2026LIFESTYLE

New seats for business class travelers on Boeing 787s

Airlines are upgrading their business class seats on Boeing 787 Dreamliners, set to roll out between 2026 and 2027. These upgrades aim to attract premium passengers by offering more comfort and privacy. Some airlines are going all out with fancy suites, while others are trying bold new seat designs

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Apr 12 2026HEALTH

Cleaner Air, Safer Lungs

Air quality today is a different beast than it was decades ago. While the government has cut back on lead and sulfur dioxide, new dangers have taken center stage: tiny particles from factories, cars and power plants; ozone that forms under the sun; and smoke that travels far beyond its source. The

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

Air Lease and Sumisho Air Lease Sign Final Deal, Ready to Merge

Air Lease, a Los Angeles airline leasing firm, has secured the last regulatory green light needed to finish its merger with a unit of Sumisho Air Lease Corporation. The approval clears the final hurdle, allowing the deal to close later this month if all remaining conditions are met. The merger will

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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

From Ohio State to Memphis: A QB’s Search for the Right Spot

Air Noland wasn’t always a journeyman quarterback. Once a five-star recruit in 2024, he was supposed to be the future of Ohio State’s offense under Ryan Day. But the crowded QB room—with Julian Sayin locked in as the starter—left him on the bench for a season he spent mostly watching. After redshirt

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Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

New Team Makes Air Cleaning Easier and Cheaper

Aircapture and Corning are moving from testing to real‑world use. They have worked together for years, but now they plan to sell the system and grow it fast. Corning supplies a special ceramic honeycomb that grabs carbon dioxide from the air. Aircapture builds modular units that fit into fa

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Mar 24 2026BUSINESS

Why flying feels more frustrating than ever

Airport lines today look more like train stations at rush hour than quiet waiting areas. Between storms, global conflicts, and airport mishaps, getting from one place to another by plane has become a test of patience. Even travelers who fly often now hesitate before booking tickets, not just because

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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Future Firefighters Get a Boost in Ponchatoula

Air Products has given $18, 000 to the Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department’s High School Program. The money will help ten students start a career in emergency services during the 2025‑2026 school year. The grant comes from Air Products Lake Maurepas Community Fund, a local charity arm of the co

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Flights Grounded as Middle East Turmoil Escalates

Airlines across the globe halted routes over the Middle East after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iranian targets. The sudden military actions prompted a swift response: many carriers withdrew from the region to avoid potential threats and navigate uncertain airspace. The inter

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Feb 25 2026LIFESTYLE

Fresh Air, Not Fancy Words

Cleaning videos have become a mainstay on TikTok. The trend started with simple tips—open windows, dust corners—and quickly grew into a cultural movement called “house burping. ” The name sounds goofy, but it captures the same idea that has been part of German public health for years: lüften, or a

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