Here's what we can expect to see more of in the future in Dane County and vicinity if current motor vehicle driving habits/miles continue, or increase:
In addition to the threat that the air we breathe today in Dane
County could reach potentially unhealthy levels due to a high ground level ozone content, DNR has now recorded "persistent elevated levels of fine particles" in the air of the southern third of Wisconsin (including Dane and its surrounding counties), which warrants DNR issuing an "air health advisory" for southern Wisconsin.
Too much fuel burning - in power plants, motor vehicles and in
factories - is at the heart of both of these problems (along with the stagnant air).
Bike, NOW! (or forever hold your piece!)
Mike Neuman
---------------- Forwarded Message (from DNR) ----------------------
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:air-
[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of AirHealth
Advisory
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 11:49 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Air quality health advisory called for southern third of
Wisconsin
Importance: High
DATE: August 2, 2005
CONTACT: Jon Heinrich, 608-267-7547
Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is
issuing an air quality health advisory for the southern third of
Wisconsin effective from noon Tuesday, August 2, through noon,
Wednesday, August 3, 2005. The counties covered by this advisory are
south and east of a line extending from Manitowoc County through
Crawford County.
The advisory is being issued bec
ause of persistent elevated levels
of fine particles in the air. These fine particles come primarily
from combustion sources, such as power plants, factories and other
industrial sources, vehicle exhaust, fireplaces and wood stoves are
Air quality is expected to gradually improve for the affected area
beginning around noon on Wednesday, August 3rd. DNR meteorologists
will reassess the situation on Wednesday morning.
The Air Quality Index is currently in the orange level, which is
considered unhealthy for people in sensitive groups and others,
including people who are not in sensitive groups but who are engaged
in strenuous activities or exposed for prolonged periods of time.
People in those sensitive groups include those with heart or lung
disease, asthma, older adults and children. When an air quality
health advisory is issued, people in those groups are advised to
reschedule or cut back on strenuous ac
tivities.)
People with lung diseases such as asthma and bronchitis and heart
disease should pay attention to cardiac symptoms like chest pain and
shortness of breath or respiratory symptoms like coughing, wheezing
and discomfort when taking a breath, and consult with their physician if they have concerns or are experiencing symptoms. To receive air quality health advisories by e-mail, visit
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/aw/air/health/listserv.html.
There are several actions the public can take to reduce their
contributions to this regional air quality problem.
Reduce driving when possible and don't leave vehicle engines
idling.
Postpone activities that use small gasoline and diesel engines.
Minimize the use of wood burning fireplaces, stoves, boilers and
outdoor f
ires.
Practice electrical energy conservation.
For more information:
Federal interagency air quality web site, for information on the Air
Quality Index and nationwide air quality forecasts and air quality
conditions:
http://www.epa.gov/airnow
DNR's statewide air quality monitoring web page:
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/aw/air/wisards/state.htm
For local DNR air management program contacts:
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/aw/air/staff/regions.htm
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClimateArchive/?yguid=35427008
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