Despite 9/22 being World Car Free day, we still got clobbered.
---- From: Jim Powell (Madison Environmental Justice Organization) Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 3:09 PM To: SustainDane Subject: [SustainDane] Fwd: Air Quality Watch for Particle Pollution Hi folks. 1. It's the first day of fall and we have our first air quality warning of the season (for particle pollution). See below. 2. Once EPA finalizes in December the listing of Dane County as on "nonattainment" of federal air quality standards for particle pollution, plans for reducing particle pollution within Dane County will have to be developed. 3. FYI: The Dane County Clean Air Coalition only issues it "Clean Air Action Days" for high ozone pollution, not particle pollution, so don't expect to see free rides on Metro announced! -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Air Quality Watch for Particle Pollution Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:49:32 -0500 From: DNR Air Quality Report <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is issuing an Air Quality Watch for Particle Pollution for Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties effective midnight on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 through 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 . The watch is being issued because of the forecast for elevated levels of fine particles in the air. Fine particle pollution is composed of microscopic dust, soot, liquid droplets and smoke particles that are 2.5 microns or smaller. These fine particles come primarily from combustion sources, such as power plants, factories and other industrial sources, vehicle exhaust, and outdoor fires. The Air Quality Index is forecast to reach the orange level, which is considered unhealthy for people in sensitive groups. People in those sensitive groups include those with heart or lung disease, asthma, older adults and children. When an air quality watch is issued, people in those groups are advised to reschedule or cut back on strenuous activities during the watch period. 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. Fine particle pollution deposits itself deep into the lungs and cannot easily be exhaled. People who are at risk are particularly vulnerable after several days of high particle pollution exposure. To receive air quality advisories by e-mail, visit http://dnr.wi.gov/air/newsletters/. 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 outdoor wood fires. Conserve electricity. For more ideas on how you can reduce your emissions today and every day visit: Do a little, save a lot! For more information: Air Quality Watches and Advisories Status Web Site Daily Air Quality Hotline - 1-866-324-5924 (1-866-DAILY AIR) Federal interagency air quality web site, for information on the Air Quality Index and nationwide air quality forecasts and air quality conditions, http://airnow.gov DNR's statewide air quality monitoring web page, http://dnrmaps.wisconsin.gov/wisards For local DNR air management program contacts, http://dnr.wi.gov/air/about/regions.htm __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Sustain Dane Website - http://www.sustaindane.org * Sustainability Discussion Courses * Rain Barrels * Information on Sustain Dane and Sustainability activities * Directory of Madison Area Sustainability Organizations * Resource Collections - articles, organizations, publications and more on many topics * Local Approaches and Good Examples * Much more.... Please visit our Sponsors at * Sponsor Name Here - Sponsors Website Here Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity 1 New Members Visit Your Group Give Back Yahoo! for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Yahoo! Groups Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. .. __,_._,___ _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
