Children and Pesticides by Frederick M. Fishel

“…But how would parents respond if they suddenly turn around, and their toddler is holding a can of household aerosol insect killer? This 3-page fact sheet outlines some facts and precautionary measures regarding children and pesticides in the home environment, so parents have a better idea of how to keep harmful chemical products away from their children. …”
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Ice-nucleating particles active below −24 °C in a Finnish boreal forest and their relationship to bioaerosols by F. Vogel, F. Vogel, M. P. Adams, L. Lacher, P. B. Foster, G. C. E. Porter, G. C. E. Porter, B. Bertozzi, B. Bertozzi, K. Höhler, J. Schneider, T. Schorr, N. S. Umo, J. Nadolny, Z. Brasseur, P. Heikkilä, E. S. Thomson, N. Büttner, M. I. Daily, R. Fösig, A. D. Harrison, J. Keskinen, U. Proske, U. Proske, U. Proske, J. Duplissy, J. Duplissy, M. Kulmala, T. Petäjä, O. Möhler, B. J. Murray

“…Using the 6 <span class="inline-formula">min</span> time resolution PINE data, we present several lines of evidence that INPs below <span class="inline-formula">−</span>24 <span class="inline-formula">°C</span> in this location are also from biological sources: (i) an INP parameterization developed for a pine forest site in Colorado, where many INPs were shown to be biological, produced a good fit to our measurements; a moderate correlation of INPs with aerosol concentration larger than 0.5 <span class="inline-formula">µm</span> and the fluorescent bioaerosol concentration; (ii) a negative correlation with relative humidity that may relate to enhanced release of bioaerosol at low humidity from local sources such as the prolific lichen population in boreal forests; and (iii) the absence of correlation with ultra-fine particles (3.5 to 50 <span class="inline-formula">nm</span>), indicating that new particle formation events are not sources of INPs. …”
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Los Niños y los Pesticidas by Frederick M. Fishel, Tatiana Sanchez

“…Pero ¿cómo responderían los padres si de repente se dan la vuelta, y su niño está sosteniendo una lata de aerosol con insecticida para el hogar? Esta publicación describe algunos hechos y medidas de precaución con respecto a los niños y los pesticidas en el ambiente del hogar, para que los padres tengan una mejor idea de cómo mantener productos químicos dañinos lejos de sus hijos. …”
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Vertical distribution of ice nucleating particles over the boreal forest of Hyytiälä, Finland by Z. Brasseur, J. Schneider, J. Lampilahti, V. Vakkari, V. Vakkari, V. A. Sinclair, C. J. Williamson, C. J. Williamson, C. Xavier, C. Xavier, D. Moisseev, D. Moisseev, M. Hartmann, P. Poutanen, M. Lampimäki, M. Kulmala, T. Petäjä, K. Lehtipalo, K. Lehtipalo, E. S. Thomson, K. Höhler, O. Möhler, J. Duplissy

“…INP concentrations observed in the boundary layer are best predicted by a parameterization describing near-surface INP concentrations driven by the abundance of biogenic aerosol in the Finnish boreal forest, suggesting that biogenic INPs are dominant in the boundary layer above the same environment. …”
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Mysterious air pollution in south China linked to volcanic emissions from the Philippines by Changqing Lin, Jian Zhen Yu, Eddie Lee, Pak-Wai Chan, Jackie Wai-Yin Ng, Ying-Wa Chan, Tianshu Zhang, Yiang Chen, Hanzhe Chen, Zijing Zhang, Samuel Ho-Kwong Chui, Jimmy C. H. Fung, Wenqing Liu, Alexis K. H. Lau

“…Here, we identified the source of this event using a multi-scale data system that combines large-scale monitoring and modeling data with advanced measurements of aerosol chemical compositions in Hong Kong. Large-scale satellite measurements and chemical transport modeling detected the transboundary transport of a volcanic plume originating from the Taal volcano in the Philippines. …”
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Filtration efficiency of medical and community face masks against particles carrying SARS-CoV-2 by Sara Dalvand, Rasul Nasiri, Rasoul Yarahmadi, Farah Bokharaei-Salim, Ali-Asghar Farshad, Somayeh Soleimani-Alyar

“…Materials and methods: The filtration efficiency of three types of face masks was investigated for particulate matters in a laboratory setup using a custom-designed system, including a human head mannequin and controlled aerosol injection. Air samples were also collected from the breathing zone of COVID-19 patients in hospital settings, both with and without masks. …”
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Inhaling arsenic aggravates airway hyperreactivity by upregulating PNEC-sourced 5-HT in OVA-induced allergic asthma by Xue Lu, Zhu-Xia Tan, Ya-Xin Yao, Ze-Yan Li, Yan-Yan Zhu, Qian-Qun Yang, Zhao Li, Kun Peng, Yan Wang, De-Xiang Xu

“…BALB/c mice on postnatal day (PND) 28 were exposed to ddH2O or NaAsO2 aerosol for 4 hours daily over 5 consecutive weeks via respiratory tract. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 infection rates and associated risk factors in healthcare workers: systematic review and meta-analysis by Amit Bansal, Mai-Chi Trieu, Emily M. Eriksson, Fan Zhou, Jodie McVernon, Karl Albert Brokstad, Rebecca Jane Cox

“…Household exposure (odds ratio (OR) 7.07; 95% CI 3.93–12.73), working as a cleaner (OR 2.72; 95% CI 1.39–5.32), occupational exposure (OR 1.79; 95% CI 1.49–2.14), inadequate training on infection prevention and control (OR 1.46; 95% CI 1.14–1.87), insufficient use of personal protective equipment (OR 1.45; 95% CI 1.14–1.84), performing aerosol generating procedures (OR 1.36; 95% CI 1.21–1.52) and inadequate hand hygiene (OR 1.17; 95% CI 0.79–1.73) were associated with an increased SARS-CoV-2 infection. …”
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Calm ocean, stormy sea: atmospheric and oceanographic observations of the Atlantic during the Atlantic References and Convection (ARC) ship campaign by L. Köhler, L. Köhler, J. Windmiller, D. Baranowski, M. Brennek, M. Ciuryło, L. Hayo, D. Kȩpski, S. Kinne, B. Latos, B. Lobo, T. Marke, T. Nischik, D. Paul, P. Stammes, A. Szkop, O. Tuinder

“…We present data from the integrated ship sensors (DSHIP); a humidity and temperature profiler (HATPRO); a ceilometer; aerosol instruments (DustTrak, Microtops, and Calitoo); radiosondes; uncrewed aircraft vehicles (UAVs); and conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) profiles of the upper ocean. …”
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Recent centennial drought on the Tibetan Plateau is outstanding within the past 3500 years by Yu Liu, Huiming Song, Zhisheng An, Qiang Li, Steven W. Leavitt, Ulf Büntgen, Qiufang Cai, Ruoshi Liu, Congxi Fang, Changfeng Sun, Kerstin Treydte, Meng Ren, Lidong Mo, Yi Song, Wenju Cai, Quan Zhang, Weijian Zhou, Achim Bräuning, Jussi Grießinger, Deliang Chen, Hans W. Linderholm, Ashish Sinha, Hai Cheng, Lu Wang, Ying Lei, Junyan Sun, Wei Gong, Xuxiang Li, Linlin Cui, Liang Ning, Lingfeng Wan, Thomas W. Crowther, Constantin M. Zohner

“…Our findings reveal that the 20th century drought extremes are severe within the past three millennia, and likely linked to the weakening of both the Asian Monsoon and Westerlies due to anthropogenic aerosol emissions. Additionally, our analyses identified three distinct stages (110 BC–AD 280, AD 330–770 and AD 950–1300) characterized by shifts toward arid hydroclimate conditions, corresponding to significant social unrest and dynasty collapses, which underscores the potential societal impacts of severe hydroclimatic shifts.…”
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Overview: quasi-Lagrangian observations of Arctic air mass transformations – introduction and initial results of the HALO–(𝒜 𝒞)³ aircraft campaign by M. Wendisch, S. Crewell, A. Ehrlich, A. Herber, B. Kirbus, C. Lüpkes, M. Mech, S. J. Abel, E. F. Akansu, F. Ament, C. Aubry, C. Aubry, S. Becker, S. Borrmann, S. Borrmann, H. Bozem, M. Brückner, H.-C. Clemen, S. Dahlke, G. Dekoutsidis, J. Delanoë, E. De La Torre Castro, E. De La Torre Castro, E. De La Torre Castro, H. Dorff, R. Dupuy, O. Eppers, F. Ewald, G. George, G. George, I. V. Gorodetskaya, S. Grawe, S. Groß, J. Hartmann, S. Henning, L. Hirsch, E. Jäkel, P. Joppe, P. Joppe, O. Jourdan, Z. Jurányi, M. Karalis, M. Kellermann, M. Klingebiel, M. Lonardi, M. Lonardi, J. Lucke, J. Lucke, A. E. Luebke, M. Maahn, N. Maherndl, M. Maturilli, B. Mayer, J. Mayer, S. Mertes, J. Michaelis, J. Michaelis, M. Michalkov, G. Mioche, M. Moser, M. Moser, H. Müller, R. Neggers, D. Ori, D. Paul, F. M. Paulus, C. Pilz, F. Pithan, M. Pöhlker, M. Pöhlker, V. Pörtge, M. Ringel, N. Risse, G. C. Roberts, S. Rosenburg, J. Röttenbacher, J. Rückert, M. Schäfer, J. Schaefer, V. Schemann, I. Schirmacher, J. Schmidt, S. Schmidt, J. Schneider, S. Schnitt, A. Schwarz, H. Siebert, H. Sodemann, H. Sodemann, T. Sperzel, T. Sperzel, G. Spreen, B. Stevens, F. Stratmann, G. Svensson, C. Tatzelt, T. Tuch, T. Vihma, C. Voigt, C. Voigt, L. Volkmer, A. Walbröl, A. Weber, B. Wehner, B. Wetzel, M. Wirth, T. Zinner

“…In addition, we discuss the statistical frequency of occurrence of the different thermodynamic phases of Arctic low-level clouds, the interaction of Arctic cirrus clouds with sea ice and water vapor, and the characteristics of microphysical and chemical properties of Arctic aerosol particles. Finally, we provide a proof of concept to measure mesoscale divergence and subsidence in the Arctic using data from dropsondes released during the flights.…”
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Pesticide Safety Miniposter: Pesticide Formulations by Rebecca W. Baldwin, Stephanie K. Hill, Philip Koehler, P. A. Mitola, J. C. Medley

“…The poster has quick response (QR) codes that link to videos showing example formulations of liquid pesticides, baits, pressurized aerosols, and a variety of dry product pesticides. …”
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Design and evaluation of screening and self-care (mobile) application for oral and dental problems and emergencies by Sedighe Sadat Hashemikamangar, Aidin Sooratgar, Mina Khayamzadeh, Shayan Momeni, Ali Asghar Safaei, Behnaz Behniafar

“…For instance, people must avoid unnecessary traveling and limit their referrals to medical centers especially dental clinics due to the high volume of aerosols produced during dental treatment procedures.…”
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Drivers and mechanisms contributing to excess warming in Europe during recent decades by Buwen Dong, Rowan T. Sutton

“…The models suggest greenhouse gas-induced warming made the largest contribution to excess thermodynamic warming in winter, whereas changes in anthropogenic aerosols made the largest contribution in summer. They also imply a substantially reduced future rate of excess European warming in summer. …”
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Making respiratory care safe for neonatal and paediatric intensive care unit staff: Mitigation strategies and use of filters by Bradley G Carter, Edward Harcourt, Alexandra Harris, Michael Zampetti, Trevor Duke, David Tingay

“…The steps we took consisted of auditing our equipment and processes to identify risk through sources of potentially contaminated gas that may contain aerosolized virus, seeking advice and liaising with suppliers/manufacturers, devising mitigation strategies using indirect and direct approaches (largely filtering), performing tests on equipment to verify proper function and the absence of negative impacts and the development and implementation of relevant procedures and practices. …”
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