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Wildfire-season Fine Particulate Matter Exposure and Associations with Influenza and Influenza-like-illness Risk in the Western USA
Center for Environmental Health Sciences, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA Center for Population Health Research, School of Public and Community Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA
A state of the science review of wildfire-specific fine particulate matter data sources, methods, and models
Despite progress in reducing industrial air pollution, rising wildfire frequency and intensity driven in part by climate change, pose significant health risks. Accurate estimates of wildfire-generated PM are needed for advancing health research, policymaking, and environmental protection.
Vox Picks for March
to an intimate chamber concert, , being performed at Douglass High School. Written by Chris Schwedmann and Mary Barile, the show combines dazzling music with storytelling that touches on Columbia's history and the Black experience. Enjoy performances by actor Carla Tigue, narrator Joseph Wilson and vocalist Rochara Knight. Columbia music lovers might recognize Knight from her band, Rochara Knight & The Honey Doves (read Vox's story about Rochara Knight & The Honey Doves).
CPS educators weigh use of artificial intelligence in classrooms
By Ava Orr,Sara George,Elizabeth Brixey When ChatGPT launched in November 2022, Jordan Smith, who teaches language arts at Battle High School, worried. As an AI chatbot, ChatGPT is able to mimic human speech through technology known as a large language model. In seconds, ChatGPT can write an essay in Shakespearean dialogue or create lyrics to the melody of a Taylor Swift song.
Local faith leaders plead for immediate Gaza ceasefire
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10th annual Cranktivus gives Columbia cyclists reason to ride
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Missouri Jobs with Justice, building a state that works for all
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Columbia's arts and culture nonprofits helped drive 2022 economy
Columbia nonprofit arts and culture organizations generated $18.27 million in economic activity in 2022, according to a news release from the city’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Of this sum, $10.23 million came from the organizations' spending while spending by audiences made up $8.04 million, according to a study by Arts and Economic Prosperity 6.
Columbia cemetery tour highlights symbolism within graveyards
As sun rays peeked through bright red and orange foliage, dozens of people meandered the sidewalks of the 34-acre Columbia Cemetery, some with lantern in hand, on the evening of Oct. 30. Dana Bocke, a Library Associate on the Columbia Public Library's Children's Team, guided the crowd through the winding paths of the cemetery. The Columbia Cemetery Tour was offered as one of two tours held annually by the Columbia Public Library.
Behind-the-wheel drivers training returning in summer 2024 to CPS
Columbia Public Schools will offer a summer course for drivers training in June of 2024, which will include both in-classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for the first time since 2019. The behind-the-wheel portion of the course took a four year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. kAmsC:G6CD 65F42E:@? :D ?@E C6BF:C65 :? E96 DE2E6 @7 |:DD@FC: :? @C56C E@ @3E2:? 2 =:46?D6[ 3FE r9:67 $49@@=D ~77:46C w6=6?
Driver's ed, pay raises among 2024 CPS summer school initiatives
The return of in-seat driver's education courses and raises for summer school instructors in 2024 were announced Wednesday at a Columbia Public Schools Finance Committee meeting. The district plans to work with Joe Machens Dealerships to provide students behind-the-wheel instruction after not offering it in 2023, Chief Financial Officer Heather McArthur and Summer School Coordinator Bonnie Conley said.
Cloud Appreciation Tour kicks off in Columbia
Gavin Pretor-Pinney kicked off his Western U.S. Cloud Appreciation Tour yesterday at Bond Life Sciences Center. Pretor-Pinney is the founder and first member of the Cloud Appreciation Society, which has the goal of bringing cloud and sky lovers together.
Pride Vibes showcase highlights local LGBTQ+ artists
Orr Street Studios is welcoming the work of six local LGBTQ+ artists in an art exhibit called Pride Vibes. Michelle Seat, curator and participating artist in the exhibit, said that the showcase displays the creative power of LGBTQ+ artists. The show allows artists to express who they are and spread that meaning to other people, Seat said.
Half of old Rocheport Bridge removed from Missouri River, MoDOT says
Construction workers have removed approximately half of the old Rocheport Bridge from the Missouri River following the Sept. 10 demolition, Missouri Department of Transportation officials shared during a Saturday Superintendent Talk in Rocheport. The rest of the bridge is expected to be removed from the river within one to three weeks.
Citizens Police Review Board eyes changes to police policies
Members of the Citizens Police Review Board said Thursday that they plan to formalize recommendations for some changes to police policies at their Oct. 11 meeting. The board met to review Police Policy 300, which provides the Columbia Police Department guidelines on the use of force and response to resistance. However, members said they don't anticipate any concrete changes until a new police chief is named.
Columbia community gardening group hosts workshop for Earth Day
COLUMBIA — Community Garden Coalition (CGC) celebrated Earth Day and its 40th anniversary Saturday by offering a gardening workshop at Friendship Community Garden. Founded in 1983, the all-volunteer nonprofit has grown to include 12 neighborhood gardens and 20 group gardens. What began as an endeavor to help four food-insecure individuals get adequate nutrition has become a community of more than a thousand people. Bill McKelvey has been a volunteer and CGC treasurer since 2006.
REVIEW: True/False Film Fest’s Friday Night Berlin Showcase features experimental artists
On Friday evening, Cafe Berlin hosted the True/False Film Fest’s Friday Night Berlin Showcase, which featured three different musical artists of varying genres. At 8 p.m., the floor was filled with fest attendees awaiting the performance. First to the stage for the night was Adam Schatz, more commonly known by his band’s name, Landlady. He kicked off the performance with a powerful, jazzy saxophone solo, overlaying part of his playing with a looping device.
Sustained Effects on Lung Function in Community Members Following Exposure to Hazardous PM2.5 Levels from Wildfire Smoke
Abstract : Extreme wildfire events are becoming more common and while the immediate risks of particulate exposures to susceptible populations (i.e., elderly, asthmatics) are appreciated, the long-term health effects are not known. In 2017, the Seeley Lake (SL), MT area experienced unprecedented levels of wildfire smoke from July 31 to September 18, with a daily average of 220.9 μg/m3.
Sustained Effects on Lung Function in Community Members Following Exposure to Hazardous PM2.5 Levels from Wildfire Smoke
1. Introduction Wildfires have become a major global concern, and in the United States (US) there are hundreds of thousands to millions of acres burned [ 1 , 2 ]. Consequently, wildland smoke emissions are progressively being recognized as a public health concern, due to large scale wildfire fire events [ 3 ]. The increased number of these events are attributed to anthropogenic climate change, including warmer temperatures, early spring melt, and decreased winter precipitation [ 4 ].
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