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Study Links Port Operations to Rising Air Pollution

7/21/2025

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Bulldozer operations at the Port of Baltimore's coal terminal are fueling air pollution in Curtis Bay, according to a Johns Hopkins University study. The research revealed alarming spikes in particulate matter and black carbon during these activities, particularly when winds carried the pollutants toward nearby homes. Local residents have voiced concerns about the detrimental health effects of coal dust for years.

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Bulldozer operations at the Port of Baltimore's coal terminal are fueling air pollution in Curtis Bay, according to a Johns Hopkins University study. The research revealed alarming spikes in particulate matter and black carbon during these activities, particularly when winds carried the pollutants toward nearby homes. Local residents have voiced concerns about the detrimental health effects of coal dust for years.