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Air Quality Forecast for Wednesday, June 26

Wednesday, June 27, 2007: Fine Particulates (PM 2.5) – Code YELLOW Ozone (O3) – Code YELLOW Regional Maximum PM 2.5 Concentrations: Monday, June 25, 2007: PM 2.5 – YELLOW (90 AQI or 35.5 µg/m3) O3 – GREEN 41 AQI or 53 ppb) Short-Term Discussion: A thick shroud of fog has given way to hazy sunshine. … Continue reading

Pennsylvania Lauded for Clean Energy Leadership; DEP Secretary McGinty Accepts National ‘All The Right Stuff’ Award

From the DEP: HARRISBURG (June 20) — Noting Pennsylvania’s achievements in promoting renewable energy technologies, Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty accepted the Apollo Alliance “All the Right Stuff” Award this week on behalf of Governor Edward G. Rendell and the commonwealth. “In Pennsylvania, we’re turning environmental challenges and the rising demands for energy into … Continue reading

Air Quality Forecast for June 23, 24 and 25

Saturday June 23, 2007: Ozone (O3) – Code GREEN Fine Particulates (PM 2.5) – Code GREEN Sunday June 24, 2007: Ozone (O3) – Code YELLOW Fine Particulates (PM 2.5) – Code YELLOW Monday June 25, 2007: Ozone (O3) – Code YELLOW Fine Particulates (PM 2.5) – Code YELLOW Regional Maximum PM 2.5 Concentrations: Thursday, June … Continue reading

Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, June 21

Thursday, June 21, 2007: Fine Particulates (PM 2.5) – Code GREEN Ozone (O3) – Code GREEN Regional Maximum PM 2.5 Concentrations: Monday, June 19, 2007: PM 2.5 – YELLOW (83 AQI or 31.8 µg/m3) O3 – ORANGE (122 AQI or 93 ppb) Short-Term Discussion:  :  While yesterday’s showers and thunderstorms arrived as expected they did … Continue reading

Lehigh Valley/Berks Air Quality Forecast for Friday, June 15

Friday, June 15, 2007: Fine Particulates (PM 2.5) – Code GREEN Ozone (O3) – Code GREEN Regional Maximum PM 2.5 Concentrations: Wednesday, June 13, 2007: PM 2.5 – GREEN (39 AQI or 12.0 µg/m3) O3 – GREEN (21 AQI or 27 ppb) Short-Term Discussion:  Clouds locked in over the region at the moment.  There are … Continue reading

Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, June 14

The Lehigh Valley/Berks Area Air Quality Forecast for: Thursday, June 14, 2007: Fine Particulates (PM 2.5) – Code GREEN Ozone (O3) – Code GREEN Regional Maximum PM 2.5 Concentrations: Tuesday, June 12, 2007: PM 2.5 – GREEN (41 AQI or 12.5 µg/m3) O3 – GREEN (27 AQI or 34 ppb) Short-Term Discussion:  A large area … Continue reading

Air Quality Forecast for Wednesday, June 13

Wednesday, June 13: Ozone – Code GREEN Fine Particulates (PM 2.5) – Code GREEN Yesterday’s Regional Maximum Ozone and PM 2.5 Concentrations: Monday, June 11: Ozone – GREEN (34 AQI or 43 ppb) PM 2.5 – GREEN (50 AQI or 15.5 µg/m3) Short-Term Discussion:  Currently, overcast conditions prevail across much of the region as we … Continue reading

Rendell Says Congress Should Not Block Right of States to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Improve Air Quality

From DEP: HARRISBURG June 8 — Governor Edward G. Rendell has joined with seven other governors to oppose proposed legislation in Congress that would pre-empt states’ ability to protect the environment by limiting greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles. The eight governors issued a joint letter to Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Va., chairman of the House … Continue reading

Time Running Out For Public Comment On PA’s Ambient Air Monitoring Network

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s updated Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan is still available for public comment. The ambient monitoring network plan will assist DEP in its ongoing efforts to improve public health protection and better inform the public about air quality in their communities. The plan must be submitted to the federal government by July 1. … Continue reading