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Air Quality Index reaches 200 in St. Michael, Minnesota

By on July 6, 2015 in air pollution alert, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Uncategorized
Air Quality Index of 200 in St. Michael, MN, in July 6, 2015 at 1500

Air Quality Index of 200 in St. Michael, MN, in July 6, 2015 at 1500

http://aqicn.org/city/usa/minnesota/st.-michael/

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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

Notes:

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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