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Carbon intensity of corn ethanol in the United States: state of the science by Scully, Melissa J, Norris, Gregory A, Alarcon Falconi, Tania M, MacIntosh, David L

“…Abstract The carbon intensity (CI) of corn ethanol, the primary renewable fuel used in transportation, has been actively researched and quantified over the…”
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Reply to Comment on ‘Carbon intensity of corn ethanol in the United States: state of the science’ by Scully, Melissa J, Norris, Gregory A, Alarcon Falconi, Tania M, MacIntosh, David L

“…Abstract Spawn-Lee et al published a comment on our recent paper, ‘Carbon intensity of corn ethanol in the United States: state of the science.’ Their…”
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Potential Effectiveness of Point-of-Use Filtration to Address Risks to Drinking Water in the United States by Brown, Kathleen Ward, Gessesse, Bemnet, Butler, Lindsey J, MacIntosh, David L

“…Numerous contemporary incidents demonstrate that conventional control strategies for municipal tap water have limited ability to mitigate exposures to…”
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The benefits of whole-house in-duct air cleaning in reducing exposures to fine particulate matter of outdoor origin: A modeling analysis by MacIntosh, David L, Minegishi, Taeko, Kaufman, Matthew, Baker, Brian J, Allen, Joseph G, Levy, Jonathan I, Myatt, Theodore A

“…Health risks of fine particle air pollution (PM 2.5 ) are an important public health concern that has the potential to be mitigated in part by interventions…”
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Assessing risk of health care–acquired Legionnaires' disease from environmental sampling: The limits of using a strict percent positivity approach by Allen, Joseph G., DSc, MPH, Myatt, Theodore A., ScD, MEM, MacIntosh, David L., ScD, MS, Ludwig, Jerry F., PhD, Minegishi, Taeko, MS, Stewart, James H., PhD, Connors, Bryan F., MS, Grant, Michael P., BS, McCarthy, John F., ScD

“…Background Elevated percent positivity (≥30%) of Legionella in hospital domestic water systems has been suggested as a metric for assessing the risk of health…”
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Mitigation of building-related polychlorinated biphenyls in indoor air of a school by MacIntosh, David L, Minegishi, Taeko, Fragala, Matthew A, Allen, Joseph G, Coghlan, Kevin M, Stewart, James H, McCarthy, John F

“…Sealants and other building materials sold in the U.S. from 1958 - 1971 were commonly manufactured with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at percent quantities…”
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Modeling the airborne survival of influenza virus in a residential setting: the impacts of home humidification by Myatt, Theodore A, Kaufman, Matthew H, Allen, Joseph G, MacIntosh, David L, Fabian, M Patricia, McDevitt, James J

“…Laboratory research studies indicate that aerosolized influenza viruses survive for longer periods at low relative humidity (RH) conditions. Further analysis…”
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Markers of Inflammation in Alveolar Cells Exposed to Fine Particulate Matter From Prescribed Fires and Urban Air by Myatt, Theodore A., Vincent, Michael S., Kobzik, Lester, Naeher, Luke P., MacIntosh, David L., Suh, Helen

“…Objective: To assess the effect of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from different particle sources on tumor necrosis factor- (TNF-) α, we measured TNF…”
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Control of asthma triggers in indoor air with air cleaners: a modeling analysis by Myatt, Theodore A, Minegishi, Taeko, Allen, Joseph G, Macintosh, David L

“…Reducing exposure to environmental agents indoors shown to increase asthma symptoms or lead to asthma exacerbations is an important component of a strategy to…”
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Inconsistencies in domestic land use change study by Alarcon Falconi, Tania M, Kazemiparkouhi, Fatemeh, Schwartz, Brittany, MacIntosh, David L

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Response to commentary on “Assessing risk of health care–acquired Legionnaires' disease from environmental sampling: The limits of using a strict percent positivity approach” by Allen, Joseph G., DSc, MPH, Gessesse, Bemnet, MPH, Myatt, Theodore A., ScD, MEM, MacIntosh, David L., ScD, MS, Ludwig, Jerry F., PhD, Minegishi, Taeko, MS, Stewart, James H., PhD, Connors, Bryan F., MS, Grant, Michael P., MS, Fragala, Matt A., MS, McCarthy, John F., ScD

“…We appreciate the commentary from Pierre et al regarding our article published in the American Journal of Infection Control in 2012. One of our goals was to…”
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Corrigendum to “Comprehensive database and model for ethanol blend effects on regulated tailpipe emissions” [Sci. Total Environ. 812 (2022) 1–17/151426] by Kazemiparkouhi, Fatemeh, Alarcon Falconi, Tania M., MacIntosh, David L., Clark, Nigel

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Comprehensive US database and model for ethanol blend effects on regulated tailpipe emissions by Kazemiparkouhi, Fatemeh, Alarcon Falconi, Tania M., MacIntosh, David L., Clark, Nigel

“…Particulate matter (PM), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and total hydrocarbons (THC) in gasoline exhaust affect atmospheric quality, and hence…”
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Demographic Covariates of Residential Recycling Efficiency by Owens, Julie, Dickerson, Sharyn, Macintosh, David L.

“…To obtain information on recycling behavior for selected populations, demographic data and measurements of materials in trash containers and recycling bins…”
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Proximity of US schools to major roadways: a nationwide assessment by Kingsley, Samantha L, Eliot, Melissa N, Carlson, Lynn, Finn, Jennifer, MacIntosh, David L, Suh, Helen H, Wellenius, Gregory A

“…Long-term exposure to traffic pollution has been associated with adverse health outcomes in children and adolescents. A significant number of schools may be…”
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Comprehensive US database and model for ethanol blend effects on air toxics, particle number, and black carbon tailpipe emissions by Kazemiparkouhi, Fatemeh, Karavalakis, Georgios, Alarcon Falconi, Tania M., MacIntosh, David L., Clark, Nigel

“…Light-duty vehicles produce exhaust air toxic species in addition to regulated pollutants. Although numerous studies have evaluated the impacts of fuel…”
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PCB remediation in schools: a review by Brown, Kathleen W, Minegishi, Taeko, Cummiskey, Cynthia Campisano, Fragala, Matt A, Hartman, Ross, MacIntosh, David L

“…Growing awareness of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in legacy caulk and other construction materials of schools has created a need for information on best…”
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Reducing patients' exposures to asthma and allergy triggers in their homes: an evaluation of effectiveness of grades of forced air ventilation filters by Brown, Kathleen Ward, Minegishi, Taeko, Allen, Joseph G., McCarthy, John F., Spengler, John D., MacIntosh, David L.

“…Abstract Objective: Many interventions to reduce allergen levels in the home are recommended to asthma and allergy patients. One that is readily available and…”
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A case study of potential human health impacts from petroleum coke transfer facilities by Dourson, Michael L., Chinkin, Lyle R., MacIntosh, David L., Finn, Jennifer A., Brown, Kathleen W., Reid, Stephen B., Martinez, Jeanelle M.

“…Petroleum coke or "petcoke" is a solid material created during petroleum refinement and is distributed via transfer facilities that may be located in densely…”
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Use of CALPUFF for exposure assessment in a near-field, complex terrain setting by MacIntosh, David L., Stewart, James H., Myatt, Theodore A., Sabato, Joseph E., Flowers, George C., Brown, Kirk W., Hlinka, Dennis J., Sullivan, David A.

“…CALPUFF is an atmospheric source-receptor model recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use on a case-by-case basis in complex terrain and…”
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