Wenatchee among state's worst for wood smoke pollution
The Wenatchee World Online
Last winter, Wenatchee had 42 days when air quality hit unhealthy levels between Oct. 1 and March 31, and 25 days with a burn ban in effect, said Ecology spokeswoman Joye Redfield-Wilder. It was the worst winter in the recent memory.

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Ozone alert has been issued across area this weekend – Evansville Courier & Press

May 19, 2012

WBIR-TV Ozone alert has been issued across area this weekendEvansville Courier & PressPer the Air Quality Index, eight-hour ozone levels between 76 to 95 parts per billion are considered to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Here's more information: Children, active adults and people with respiratory diseases should limit prolonged …First Air Quality Alert Of Season [...]

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What’s in Ramsey County’s wind? – Twin Cities Planet

May 19, 2012

Twin Cities Planet What's in Ramsey County's wind?Twin Cities PlanetHennepin, Dakota and Scott Counties all received a C grade for PM pollution. As the apparent metro black sheep, what is Ramsey County doing wrong? Well, it may not be that simple. One cause for the polluted air, says the Minnesota Lung Association's …Be Glad You [...]

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Pollution to worsen during the hot summer – Global Edmonton

May 19, 2012

Pollution to worsen during the hot summerGlobal EdmontonTORONTO – A warm winter followed by what's expected to be a hotter than normal summer will likely increase both air and water pollution which will in turn pose potential health risks, experts warn. “The urban air pollution will be the worst.and more » View full post on air [...]

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EPA Honors Top Energy-Efficient Building Designs/’Designed to Earn the Energy Star’ Projects Featured at the American Institute of Architects National Convention

May 19, 2012

WASHINGTON – Today, at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention in Washington, DC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized nearly 100 commercial building design projects submitted by 43 architecture firms that achieved Designed to Earn the Energy Star certification in the past year. Projects that receive Designed to Earn the Energy Star [...]

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Climate: Study says pollution makes thunderstorms bigger and stronger — and … – Summit County Citizens Voice

May 19, 2012

R & D Magazine Climate: Study says pollution makes thunderstorms bigger and stronger — and …Summit County Citizens VoiceBy Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Taking a close-up look at thunderclouds enabled researchers to identify a new factor in the global warming equation — high altitude air pollution that spreads out the top of anvil-headed thunder [...]

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Data shows Wenatchee suffered from poor winter air quality – Access Washington

May 19, 2012

Data shows Wenatchee suffered from poor winter air qualityAccess WashingtonDuring this winter's home heating season, from Oct. 1 to March 31, there were 42 days when the air wasn't healthy to breathe at times. Over the last four heating seasons, the Wenatchee area has averaged 32 days of unhealthy air quality during home … View [...]

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Air Quality Action Alert Issued for Saturday, May 19 – Patch.com

May 19, 2012

Air Quality Action Alert Issued for Saturday, May 19Patch.comPersons with lung and heart diseases, older adults and children are advised to reduce outdoor activities due to increased risks from air pollution. By Ryan Fitzpatrick The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued a code orange air quality …and more » View full post on air pollution – [...]

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Pollution to worsen during the hot summer – Global Regina

May 18, 2012

Pollution to worsen during the hot summerGlobal ReginaTORONTO – A warm winter followed by what's expected to be a hotter than normal summer will likely increase both air and water pollution which will in turn pose potential health risks, experts warn. “The urban air pollution will be the worst.and more » View full post on air [...]

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