Maricopa County under ozone high pollution advisory through Sunday
Maricopa County is receiving high ozone contamination advisories through Sunday. The recommendations issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality means that our highest concentration of contamination could exceed federal health standards. Extreme heat affects air quality as two pollutants react in sunlight form terrestrial ozone. Vehicles are the main source, but pollutants are also […]
Consider air pollution before lighting fireplace for your holiday, Maricopa County officials say
Maricopa County officials want to remind residents to do their part and keep the air clean this holiday season. During this time of the year, the Phoenix region has a tendency to increase in harmful air pollution. Ali Halpert, a spokesman for the Maricopa County Air Quality Department, said that it is a combination of […]
Maricopa County Issued Ozone High Pollution Advisory, ADEQ Urges
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) today issued a High Ozone Pollution Advisory for Maricopa County, warning residents against elevated ozone levels that are expected to violate federal health standards for ozone. Ozone is a mixture of sunlight-reactive emissions from a variety of sources, including vehicles, industrial activities, and chemical processes, making it a […]
5,000-Year-Old Discovery Of Pollution At The Great Pyramids Up-Ends Everything We Thought We Knew About Ancient Egypt
An earlier study published in July detailed the discovery of man-made metal contamination believed to be linked to the construction of the Giza cemetery. Chemical analysis of sediment cores taken from the Nile floodplain at Giza “revealed significant amounts of copper contamination ('pollution') during the reigns of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, consistent with metalworking during […]
News Flash • Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Tuesda
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a High Ozone Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County. Tuesday, July 23rd and Wednesday, July 24thThis HPA is because ozone concentrations are expected to accumulate to levels that exceed federal ozone health standards. Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from vehicles, gasoline and diesel equipment, industrial and […]
News Flash • Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Thursd
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will issue a High Ozone Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County for Thursday, July 18th and Friday, July 19th, 2024. This HPA is due to ozone levels expected to accumulate above the federal health standard for ozone. Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from vehicles, gasoline and diesel equipment, […]
News Flash • Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Monday
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will issue a High Ozone Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County on Monday, July 8th and Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. This HPA is due to ozone levels expected to accumulate above the federal health standard for ozone. Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from vehicles, gasoline and diesel equipment, […]
News Flash • Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Friday
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will issue a High Ozone Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County for Friday, June 28, 2024. This HPA is due to ozone levels expected to accumulate above the federal health standard for ozone. Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from vehicles, gasoline and diesel equipment, industrial and chemical processes, […]
What Phoenix residents need to know about stricter EPA pollution standards
PHOENIX — A new crackdown on fine particulate matter pollution could lead to stricter burn ban rules in Maricopa County if the numbers don't change. Airborne soot, known as PM2.5, can cause serious health problems. Hazel Chandler has battled asthma all her life. She said that after her Fourth of July a few years ago, […]
Biden EPA Unveils Strict Air Pollution Rule That Could Hamstring American Industry
The Biden administration on Wednesday imposed tough new air pollution standards for particulate matter (PM2.5), despite warnings from industry executives that tougher standards could be devastating to the U.S. economy. The final decision was made. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed Updates to the National Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM2.5 impose tougher restrictions despite warnings […]
