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Up one levelNovember 2009
This month's Air Shed contains affirmations about the seemingly inconsequential activities that we all can employ to protect our air quality both indoors and out. These actions speak volumes in terms of their impact to our environment, health and future climate. Please take the time to read about these studies that document the potential results of individual behaviors and the shovel-ready work that is soon to be implemented in Maricopa County, Arizona as a result of successful research conducted by scientists and engineers here at Sandia National Laboratories.
October 2009 - Fall Is Time For Car Care!
The hint of fall’s cooler weather acts as a reminder to prepare for cooler days ahead. October is Car Care Month; it is time to make sure our vehicles are ready for fall and winter. Performing these tasks should preserve the value of our transportation resource, maximize its efficient operation and minimize the amount of pollution that it generates. Read on for more tips in this month’s Air Shed for more useful information.
September 2009
This month's Air Shed highlights a story that was first published in the on-line edition of Environmental Protection News. It was a well-written story that deserves re-telling, thus we received approval to include it in our newsletter. The second big story offers KUDOS to City Fleet Management staff who were instrumental in processing important alternative federal fuel rebates for reimbursement to the City. This action supports the City's efforts to integrate alternative fuels into fleet operations. Ultimately the citizens and the environment benefit. Read On!
August 2009 - Health, CARS and Climate Town Halls
The Air Shed covers more information about the CARS plan as well as preliminary health results from a DISCOVER grant program from the Columbia University - School of Public Health. This month's Air Shed also includes an invitation from Mayor Martin J. Chávez to add your voice to local Climate Action Plan Town Halls that will take place during the month of August.
July 2009 - Indoor airPLUS
July's Air Shed focuses on several key programs and initiatives. The Indoor airPLUS program for new home buyers and for remodeling existing houses provides key elements of construction technologies and materials designed to improve indoor air and conserve energy. The Air Shed also contains information about the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; proposed legislation to strengthen the Nitrogen Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard; and the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, all which are intended to protect human health, the environment, minimize our dependence on fossil fuels, and control climate change. Read on...
June 2009 - Ozone & Your Health
This month's Air Shed focuses on ground-level ozone and its impact on human health and the environment. May's Ozone Air Quality Index was in the Good range (0-50), and June may follow the same tack with moderate temperatures and some early monsoon weather. Despite the cooler temperatures, ozone remains a serious summer health concern. So plan accordingly, call 311 or 768-4734 for the daily AQI. Read-up on some new motor vehicle legislation that Congress has proposed to reduce ozone and greenhouse gas production, support the auto manufacturing industry, and conserve fuel. Have a great month and share the news!
May 2009 - It's Car Care Month!
Every spring and fall, we celebrate Car Care Month! Why, you might ask? Seasonal changes in May and November provide good opportunities to perform important routine vehicle maintenance on our second largest investment - our car. We depend on vehicles for so many transportation related tasks: work, family, and recreation. Americans are very dependant on our vehicles, but there's room for improvement in terms of maintaining that investment. Let’s all protect our quality of life by taking care of our car!
April 2009 - Happy Earth Day
So much of what we do individually and as a community has direct and cumulative impacts on our planet. As we prepare to enjoy the season, take a moment to read the Air Shed Newsletter to learn about new and available strategies to improve your lifestyle. Environmental protection, be it air, water, or land, is intrinsically linked to our health, well being and world. Our collective actions preserve our quality of life every day.