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    Laboratory Chamber Evaluation of Flow Air Quality Sensor PM2.5 and PM10 Measurements
    (MDPI, 2022-06-15) Crnosija, Natalie; Zamora, Misti Levy; Rule, Ana M.; Payne-Sturges, Devon
    The emergence of low-cost air quality sensors as viable tools for the monitoring of air quality at population and individual levels necessitates the evaluation of these instruments. The Flow air quality tracker, a product of Plume Labs, is one such sensor. To evaluate these sensors, we assessed 34 of them in a controlled laboratory setting by exposing them to PM10 and PM2.5 and compared the response with Plantower A003 measurements. The overall coefficient of determination (R2) of measured PM2.5 was 0.76 and of PM10 it was 0.73, but the Flows’ accuracy improved after each introduction of incense. Overall, these findings suggest that the Flow can be a useful air quality monitoring tool in air pollution areas with higher concentrations, when incorporated into other monitoring frameworks and when used in aggregate. The broader environmental implications of this work are that it is possible for individuals and groups to monitor their individual exposure to particulate matter pollution.
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    Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and Type 2 Diabetes in Adults
    (Current Epidemiology Reports (Springer Link), 2019-02-09) Puett, Robin C.; Quirós-Alcalá, Lesliam; Montresor-López, Jessica A; Tchangalova, Nedelina; Dutta, Anindita; Payne-Sturges, Devon; Yanosky, Jeff D.
    PURPOSE OF REVIEW We identified 24 publications from January 2010 until September 2018 in the peer-reviewed literature addressing the relationship of long-term air pollution exposures and type 2 diabetes-related morbidity and mortality among adults. We examine key methodological issues, synthesize findings, and address study strengths and limitations. We also discuss biological mechanisms, policy implications, and future research needed to address existing knowledge gaps. RECENT FINDINGS In general, the studies included in this review employed rigorous methodology with large sample sizes, appropriate study designs to maximize available cohort study or administrative data sources, and exposure modeling that accounted for spatial patterns in air pollution levels. Overall, studies suggested increased risks of type 2 diabetes-related morbidity and mortality among adults associated with increased exposures; however, findings were not uniformly positive nor statistically significant. SUMMARY Current research is particularly limited regarding the biological mechanisms involved and the relationship between ozone and diabetes. Additionally, more research is needed to distinguish clearly the effects of nitrogen oxides from those of other pollutants and to identify potential subpopulations with greater susceptibility for certain pollutant exposures. A better understanding of the potential link between long-term ambient air pollution exposures and type 2 diabetes may provide opportunities for the reduction of health risks and inform future interventions for environmental protection and diabetes management.
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    Cumulative Risk Webinar Series: What We Learned
    (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2014-07) Payne-Sturges, Devon; Lawrence, Martin
    This document summarized key science and science-policy issues for advancing the practice and utility of cumulative risk assessment identified during a webinar series present from August 2012 through December 2013 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the public.
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    The Community Environmental Health Assessment Workbook: A Guide to Evaluating your Community's Health
    (Environmental Law Institute, 2000-12) Payne-Sturges, Devon; Locke, Paul; Keiner, Suellen
    This Workbook will help community leaders, local organizers, and citizens groups assess environmental health problems in their neighborhoods and assist them in tackling these problems. It outlines an approach to identifying problems, gathering information, and establishing the community’s priorities for improving the environmental health of its residents. The Workbook is divided into four parts. It is written mainly for the citizen organizer, community leader, or other person who will serve as the project manager and take the lead in organizing the assessment. Part One is a brief introduction and discussion of this Workbook. Part Two discusses the reasons why your community should undertake an environmental health assessment, and outlines the assessment process. Part Three explains the community environmental health assessment process step-by-step, and shows citizens in detail how to conduct an assessment. Part Four suggests possible next steps after a community assessment is completed.
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    Plan EJ 2014: Science Tool Development Implementation Plan
    (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2011-09) Payne-Sturges, Devon
    This Science Tools Development Implementation Plan discusses overarching goals, strategies, and activities, including a science and research agenda to ensure that U.S. EPA brings the best science to decision making around environmental justice issues. The science and research activities described in this plan build upon discussions and recommendations from “Strengthening Environmental Justice and Decision-Making: A Symposium on the Science of Disproportionate Environmental Health Impacts” (March 17-19, 2010) and the workshop on “Analytical Methods for Assessing the Environmental Justice Implications of Environmental Regulations” (June 9-10, 2010). The March 2010 Symposium was the principal event for the Agency to identify science needs for environmental justice and stimulate ideas for innovative research to meet those needs.
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    Guide to Considering Children’s Health When Developing EPA Actions: Implementing Executive Order 13045 and EPA’s Policy on Evaluating Health Risks to Children
    (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2006-10) Payne-Sturges, Devon; Miles-McLean, Stuart; Kataoka, Mark; Patel, M; Owens, Nicole
    This document is a step-by-step guide to assist Agency staff in integrating children’s health considerations into EPA’s Action Development Process (ADP). It describes the provisions of Executive Order 13045 “Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks” and EPA’s “Policy on Evaluating Health Risks to Children.” This guide also is designed to assist EPA staff in determining whether rules are subject to the Executive Order, whether the Agency Policy applies to an action and what should be done to address the Executive Order and/or EPA’s policy in the development of a rule or Agency action.