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Particulates in the Air Prove Hazardous for Californians

Francine Hardaway, May 30th, 2008

According to a study reported in the Los Angeles times, small particulates in the air, like those caused by dust and soot, kill more Californians every year than AIDS, traffic accidents, and homicides combined. There is a clear link between levels of the tiny particles – 2.5 microns or less, much thinner than a human hair – and cardiovascular deaths. The ... read more

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Drive Less, Drive Smart

Trey Granger, January 29th, 2008

In the U.S., about half of the air pollution comes from cars and trucks. Two important ways to reduce air pollution are to drive less, even a little less, and drive smart. Taking fewer trips in your car or truck helps cut air pollution, and adopting smart driving habits reduces your car’s emissions. How to Drive Less Carpool Walk or ride a bicycle Shop ... read more

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EPA Announces Pollution Grant Competition

Trey Granger, January 4th, 2008

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that an estimated $3 million will be available in 2008 for community organizations wanting to reduce pollution locally in their neighborhoods. Through its Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program, EPA is currently accepting proposals to support community-based partnerships. Proposals are due by March 17, 2008, and EPA will conduct three conference ... read more

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Air Pollutants Clear Out as Clean-Air Programs Close In

Trey Granger, January 3rd, 2008

EPA has released a new report based on its clean fuel data collected from 1995-2005 that finds emission reductions have often been significantly greater than regulatory requirements. Here are a few highlights of the report, which provides a view of recent gasoline property trends: Gasoline sulfur decreases—Average annual sulfur content in all gasoline dropped from about 300 parts per million (ppm) ... read more

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Air Quality

Larry Cummings, April 25th, 2007

The air we breathe is key to our quality of life. We have no choice but to pay more attention to how our actions affect air quality. This section contains information on how you can take action to improve the air quality in our cities and our state. In addition, you will find information about indoor air quality in both ... read more

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Georgia Indoor Air Coalition

Larry Cummings, April 21st, 2007

The Georgia Indoor Air Coalition (GIAC) was formed in order to coordinate and share indoor air quality projects and information. Its members come from the government (Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and several county health departments), private, academic (University of Georgia), and non-profit sectors (Southface Energy Institute, American Lung Association, Southern ... read more

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General Indoor Air Information

Larry Cummings, April 21st, 2007

The majority of the population spends up to 90% of their day indoors, and yet, indoor air quality (IAQ) receives only a fraction of the attention paid to outdoor air quality. With the introduction of a plethora of new building and furnishing materials, each with its own concoction of volatile organic compounds, and the ongoing movement to make buildings ... read more

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Air

Larry Cummings, April 21st, 2007

Air The air we breathe is key to our quality of life. We have no choice but to pay more attention to how our actions affect air quality. The 13 counties of the metro Atlanta region have been designated as having a "serious" air quality problem, mainly resulting from ground-level ozone; the major component of what is commonly referred to as ... read more

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Air Quality Parameters

Larry Cummings, April 21st, 2007

The air we breathe can consist of many contaminants including ozone, sulfur dioxide (SO2) particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Each of these contaminants has specific impacts on human health and the environment and is therefore monitored by the Department of Environmental Protection. The results of this monitoring are tracked below. Ozone (O3) Ozone is a highly reactive ... read more

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50 Things You Can Do For Cleaner Air

Larry Cummings, April 2nd, 2007

Drive Less, Drive Smart About half of the air pollution comes from cars and trucks. Two important ways to reduce air pollution are to drive less -- even a little less -- and to drive smart. Try combining driving with alternative modes of transportation: 1. Carpool. 2. Walk or ride a bicycle. 3. Shop by phone or mail. 4. Ride public transit. 5. Telecommute. Driving smart keeps ... read more

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