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The Battle for the PM2.5 Annual NAAQS is Back On
Back on February 7, 2024 I wrote a blog on how the “hour of doom” was upon us as the PM 2.5 Annual NAAQS had been lowered from 12.0 µg/m 3 to 9.0 µg/m 3 . I likened the lowered NAAQS to Osgiliath falling in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Return of the King,” despite valiant efforts from the Men of Gondor. Well, to continue my “Lord of the Rings” analogies, after Osgiliath fell Aragorn summoned the Dead Men of Dunharrow to fight for the men of Middle Earth. These “dead men” were
Dec 3, 20252 min read
Has life been found on another planet?
Ever since I was a kid I’ve been interested in science. While this may come as a shocker to those who know me as an air dispersion...
Apr 24, 20252 min read
Reduction in National Weather Service balloon launches could affect air modeling
As part of the ongoing cost-cutting with the Federal Government, the National Weather Service (NWS) announced yesterday (March 20, 2025)...
Mar 21, 20252 min read
What this modeler is thankful for
For those of you in the United States, I hope you were able to take a break this past weekend and celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and...
bjones148
Nov 27, 20233 min read
Summary of 13th Conference on Air Quality Models
Last week I attended the 13th Conference on Air Quality Models at EPA’s campus at Research Triangle Park, NC. I have to say, selfishly...
bjones148
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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