Air quality
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Air quality State of the Air Gives 'C' to Treasure Valley, 'F' to Benewah, Lemhi and Shoshone Counties
Posted by George Prentice on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Treasure Valley air quality has improved so much that the Boise metro area (including Nampa) has been listed among the Top 25 cleanest cities for annual particle pollution in the United Sates.
The American Lung Association's State of the Air 2012 moved Ada County smog levels from an "F" ranking in its last report up to a "C" grade. Ozone (smog) is the most widespread air pollutant, created by the reaction of sunlight on emissions from vehicles and other sources. Ozone is blamed for wheezing, coughing, asthma attacks and premature death.
On the downside, Benewah, Lemhi and Shoshone counties all received an "F" in the latest report for short-term particle pollution.
The air is a bit clearer in Butte and Kootenai counties—two of the cleanest, when it comes to ozone.
But the Lung Association still warned that more than 40 percent of people in the United States—more than 127 million people—live in areas where air pollution continues to threaten their health.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Air quality City Says "Be Idle Free," Citizens Say "Duh"
Posted by Andrew Crisp on Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 6:04 AM
On August 17 Boise joined a number of key cities that are embracing idling reduction programs. In districts across downtown, the city has posted metal signs that say “Turn your key / be idle free boise.org,” urging residents to switch off their vehicles when parked. The sign sports a logo and a QR code that links to the website.
“Our goal is to educate residents on the effects of idling,” said spokesman for the mayor Adam Park.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Air quality Greenhouse Auto Stickers Unveiled
Posted by George Prentice on Thu, May 26, 2011 at 8:49 AM
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation unveiled new fuel economy window stickers Wednesday. You will see them on all new vehicles beginning with the 2013 model year. Simply put, the sticker will, for the first time, estimate annual fuel costs and the vehicle's overall environmental impact.
Original designs included a letter grade from A to D comparing a vehicle's fuel economy and pollution impact to those of other cars, but the EPA and DOT rejected the letter system due largely to pressure from automakers. Instead the label will include a greenhouse gas rating and a smog rating. The sticker will also include an estimated annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles traveled at a fuel price of $3.70 per gallon. It will also estimate how much fuel the vehicle should need to travel 100 miles.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Air quality Nothing Says Monday Like a Yellow Alert
Posted by George Prentice on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Following an oppressively hot weekend, the Treasure Valley begins another week with a yellow air alert.
The Department of Environmental Quality has posted the warning, with special attention for sensitive people—very young children, seniors—to take extra caution. The DEQ has already posted yet another yellow alert for Tuesday. Track the Air Quality Index atairnow.gov.
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