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Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
How the ‘Clean Air Force' keeps the skies above Austin clean and healthy
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Clean Air Force of Central Texas has as its primary goal to keep air in this area clean and healthy. The CAF has been doing this good work since 1994. Jim Stephens is the executive director of the Clean Air Force. He speaks with Rich Segal about the difference between attainment and compliance, specifically how you try to attain clean air goals to be in compliance with the standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Where does Austin stand when it comes to compliance? The short answer is that Austin is not in compliance. That happened in February 2024 when the EPA strengthened the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter from 12 micrograms (a unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram) of particulate matter to 9 micrograms. Austin was in compliance before the change from 12 to 9 micrograms as this area's air quality was/is 9.3 micrograms. The EPA's goal in making the change was to protect millions of Americans from harmful and costly health impacts. While Austin is not compliance (but not by much), the EPA is giving Austin (and any other area of the country) two years to work towards getting that 9.3 figure down to below 9. So, there's time. In their conversation, Jim will tell you the months where this area's Ozone season is the worst and the criteria for an Ozone Action Day declaration. He also says area citizens can sign up to get email alerts when those Ozone Action Days are going to be in effect. They are usually called for 24 hours in advance. Sign up to receive Ozone Action Days alerts Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
28-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Integer to Highlight Innovations in Neuromodulation, Next Generation of Miniaturized Active Implantable Devices During NANS 2025 Annual Meeting
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR), one of the largest medical device contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMO) in the world, will join global medtech leaders and innovators in exhibiting at the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, from Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2025. NANS attendees are invited to visit booth #213 to learn more about how Integer can serve as a strategic partner of choice in amplifying customers' innovation and increasing speed to market. More specifically, Integer will showcase its latest innovations and expanded capabilities in neuromodulation to enable the next generation of miniaturized active implantable medical devices (AIMDs). 'Through miniaturization, Integer is creating the next generation of differentiated platform technologies to accelerate and de-risk OEMs' path to market for novel implantable medical devices,' said Jim Stephens, President, Cardiac Rhythm Management & Neuromodulation. 'Our broad expertise in critical implantable technologies—from batteries to fully integrated implantable pulse generator systems—uniquely positions Integer to deliver advancements in miniaturized AIMD technologies and help enable our customers' future therapies. We look forward to discussing this and more at NANS.' During NANS, attendees can also learn more about Integer's Xcellion® Gen 3 Fast Charge (FC) Lithium Ion implantable battery technology. Xcellion Gen 3 FC delivers best in class battery runtime and full re-charges in as little as 30 minutes. Learn more about Integer at About Integer® Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) is one of the largest medical device contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMO) in the world, serving the cardiac rhythm management, neuromodulation, and cardio and vascular markets. As a strategic partner of choice to medical device companies and OEMs, the Company is committed to enhancing the lives of patients worldwide by providing innovative, high-quality products and solutions. The Company's brands include Greatbatch Medical® and Lake Region Medical®. Additional information is available at
