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EPA Community Air Monitoring Training Webinar

By on July 8, 2015 in air pollution, air pollution alert, Environmental Justice, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Uncategorized

Webinar:  Thursday 9 July 2015, 09:00 AM – 12:30 PM [Note:  8 (not 10!) Central Time!] Continue Reading →

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MPCA, Monday: “Air quality in the northern 2/3 of Minnesota is unhealthy for everyone.”

By on July 6, 2015 in air pollution alert, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

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See “current conditions” here.

Conditions are reported as CODE RED–over 150–in Brainerd, Ely, and Virginia. Duluth is reporting 149. This is just for “fine particles (PM2.5). Ozone levels are low at the moment but are forecast to increase to CODE YELLOW levels later in the week.

Fine particles, ozone, heat, humidity and allergens (pollen, mold, etc.) are cumulative health stressors. Take the health threat seriously! Continue Reading →

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