MVCAC May 2008

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Air Monitoring Stations
by Duane330＠aol.com 29 May '08

29 May '08

EPA LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE MAP OF REGIONAL AIR POLLUTION MONITORING STATIONS EPA Region 3's Web site has launched an interactive map utilizing the Microsoft Virtual Earth® geospatial technology platform pinpointing the locations of its mid-Atlantic region air pollutant monitoring stations including those of some surrounding states. The user-friendly geographical search features lo cate air quality condition in any county, city, state or street address and can be used to identify the area's air quality monitor locations in the event of a chemical spill or other environmental release. View the map at _http://www.epa.gov/reg3artd/airquality/r3monitors.htm_ (http://www.epa.gov/reg3artd/airquality/r3monitors.htm) . For information on air pollution monitoring stations nationwide, visit _EPA's AirData web site_ (http://www.epa.gov/air/data/) . **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

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Air particulates & health talk....
by Duane330＠aol.com 17 May '08

17 May '08

Hi. I just wanted to let you know that Dr. Timothy Nurkiewicz, Ph.D. will be presenting "Airborne Particle Pollution and Cardiovascular Health" at our the Mended Hearts, Inc. Chapter # 209 meeting next week. Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Time: 7pm Location: Ruby Memorial Hospital, 10th Floor Conference Room The meeting is open to all. Individuals do not have to be a member of Mended Hearts, only interested in the topic to be presented. The presentation portion of our meetings usually lasts about 1 hour and the business portion of the meeting follows. If you think that any one from the Mon Valley Clean Air Coalition would be interested in hearing this presentation, please pass along. Thanks. Peggy Filios for Mended Hearts Chapter # 209 (and MVAC member **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)

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Slow down, save gas, save our air ...
by Duane330＠aol.com 16 May '08

16 May '08

To: Mon Valley Clean Air Coalition .................. Memorial Day Weekend is coming and -- in spite of gas prices -- more Americans than ever are planning to getaway by car. (1) But that doesn't have to cost as much as you think. There are lots of ways to save gas (checked your tires lately?) but the easiest and most effective way is to slow down (just a little bit). When you add up the savings, it's like getting paid to relax. So before you get behind the wheel for the upcoming holiday, show us what you're made of. Pledge to Drive 55 (or whatever the speed limit is on the roads you're traveling) for Memorial Day Weekend. Poor _Sammy Hagar can't do it_ (http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=K0EE88vsX0xIF2X7I0EUBw..) , but we bet you can. After all, even jets are slowing down to save money! (2) The Union of Concerned Scientists tells us that dropping from 70 to 60 mph improves fuel efficiency by an average of 17.2 percent. Dropping from 75 to 55 improves fuel efficiency by 30.6 percent!(3) Put another way, in a family sedan, every 10 mph you drive over 60 is like paying 54 cents per gallon more for gas you bought at $3.25 a gallon. (4) That extra cost is even higher for big SUVs and other less-efficient vehicles. And the time you save by going easy on the accelerator may not add up to as much as you thought. On a 300-mile trip, driving 65 instead of 70 mph would cost you only 20 minutes -- but save money and spew less carbon. _Take the Pledge_ (http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=MLlaQD-R7muoxlV-dnimcA..) ! Learn about _other ways to avoid a "pain in the gas"_ (http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=LvJfbgitA5VeS7uPoLDU3A..) when it comes to getting from here to there. Is driving to your destination more fuel-efficient than flying? _Take our "How Green Is My Getaway" quiz_ (http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=ro80sPmCebsJ6gRc-aNa9g..) . You might be surprised. Our April 29 post about driving the speed limit in our Green Life blog led many to share the wisdom of their personal road trip experiences. _You can read all of them here, and share your own_ (http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=W8WDiDX9DvZx3nq9EyFsQQ..) . Have a great Memorial Day, Greg Haegele Director of Conservation, The Sierra Club **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)

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Asthma Awareness Month
by Duane330＠aol.com 15 May '08

15 May '08

MAY IS ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH EPA has selected May as asthma awareness month to make the public, asthma sufferers and their caretakers more aware of the programs available to improve the quality of life of sufferers. Poor indoor air quality can aggravate allergies and asthma, and is considered more harmful than outdoor air pollution. Some common indoor asthma triggers include secondhand smoke, dust mites, mold, household pets, cockroaches and other pests, faulty heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. EPA has an asthma outreach Web site at _http://www.epa.gov/asthma/programs.html_ (http://www.epa.gov/asthma/programs.html) Take action during Asthma Awareness Month EPA urges you to take action during Asthma Awareness Month. Join the EPA in its national effort to raise awareness. During Asthma Awareness Month, host activities to educate people in your community about comprehensive asthma management. Download EPA’s Asthma Awareness Month Event Planning Kit featuring new ideas for outreach and awareness activities, tips for working with the media, success stories, and much more. For more information, go to _http://www.epa.gov/asthma/awm/index.html_ (http://www.epa.gov/asthma/awm/index.html) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Submitted by: Mon Valley Clean Air Coalition, P. O. Box 4679, Morgantown, WV 26504. Spokesperson: Duane Nichols, 599-8040 **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)

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