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Healthy Air. Healthy You.
Learn how air quality affects your health during Air Quality Awareness Week, April 29-May 3, 2013.
Monday: It's Not Just Ozone. Particle Pollution It Matters, Too |
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Two of the most common pollutants in the U.S.–ozone, sometimes called smog, and particle pollution–pose health risks for hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. Are you one of them? More |
Tuesday: Know When You Can Breathe Easy |
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Many people think of air pollution as a big-city problem, but that's not always the case. Ozone and particle pollution can be problems in rural areas – in both the summer and winter. More |
Wednesday: Heads Up: Particle Pollution Can Harm Your Heart |
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Think you have to stay inside on a Code Orange AQI day in your area? You may be surprised to learn that isn't usually the case. Think of the AQI like a weather forecast– and use it to plan your outdoor activity. More |
Thursday: Where there's smoke...there's particle pollution! |
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Start a School Flag Program.The School Flag Program improves awareness of outdoor air quality–and helps teachers and coaches ensure that children get plenty of physical activity, while protecting their health when air quality is poor. More |
Friday: You Can Help Keep the Air Cleaner and Your Family Healthier |
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Nearly every day, each of us contributes a little to air pollution–but we don't always realize it. Take a few minutes today to think about what you do that contributes to air pollution. Then come up with a plan to make some changes. More |
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