Department of Environmental Quality issues Air Quality Advisory for Thursday,...
The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is issuing an air quality advisory due to the potential for elevated levels of wind-blown particulate matter today. Gusty winds are forecast prior...
View ArticlePima County Air Quality Advisory continues April 9
The air quality advisory issued yesterday by Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) is continued for today as the wind-blown particulate matter from yesterday’s storm remains airborne....
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Changes in EPA Air Quality Standard will reduce “good” air days
Slide 1 of 3.Slide 2 of 3.Slide 3 of 3. Recent changes in one of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards will most likely reduce the number of days that the...
View ArticleIt’s Air Quality Awareness Week
Take a deep breath. How much do you know about the air you are breathing? This week has been designated Air Quality Awareness Week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to highlight the...
View ArticleMake your July 4th BBQ healthier for you and the environment
According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbeque Association, the most popular holiday for barbecuing in the United States is July 4th. This year, if charcoal is your choice of fuel, try barbecuing...
View ArticleBack to School Planet-Saving Tips
The Three R’s in a fresh new school year can mean much more than Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic. Reduce, Reuse, and Renew goes a long way to smarten students up while saving the Earth’s natural...
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Stomp rockets, pigs’ lungs and Little “Green” Riding Hood: We’ve got fun,...
Did you know the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality offers free presentations to groups of all ages looking for more information about how to go green? Whether the topic is air quality,...
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Adoptable dogs, bike helmet fittings, a fashion show and shade: Pima County...
Pima County enhances the lives of its residents in a multitude of ways, whether through health services, sustainability efforts or entertainment options. They’ll all be featured at the Pima County...
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Breathing Shouldn’t be Scary for Trick-or-Treaters
Exhaust from idling cars isn’t good for anyone, particularly the lungs of young ghosts, superheroes, and pirates walking through neighborhoods in search of Halloween bounty. Instead of letting your...
View ArticleCold temperatures ignite smoky chimneys
With temperatures forecast to drop this week, fireplaces and wood stoves will be lit up across our community, sending smoke into the air. Wood-burning fireplaces can be a pleasant source of warmth and...
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