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Outdoor Wood-fired Boilers Subject to State Air Quality
Regulations
October 9, 2008 - DENVER - The Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment once again is reminding the public that
outdoor wood-fired boilers, which are gaining popularity as an
alternative residential energy source, are subject to state air quality
regulations and should be purchased and installed conscientiously. Continued
Colorado Students Invited to Enter 2009 National Radon
Poster Contest
Students, Parents and Teachers Can Win Washington, D.C.,
Trip
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 - DENVER - The National Safety
Council, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
is sponsoring a Radon Poster Contest for children ages 9-14 enrolled in
a public, private, territorial, tribal, Department of Defense or home
school. Members of a sponsoring club, such as a scouting organization or
art, computer, science or 4-H club, also are eligible. There is no entry
fee, and only one entry per student is allowed. The entry deadline is
Oct. 15, 2008.
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State Health Department Concludes Ozone Forecasting for
2008
Sept. 3, 2008 - DENVER - Air quality forecasting for
ground-level ozone has concluded for the year, according to officials at
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution
Control Division and the Regional Air Quality Council.
Continued
Bus Retrofit Project Means Cleaner, Healthier Air for
Pueblo County Schoolchildren and Other Bus Riders
Aug. 6, 2008 - PUEBLO - Thousands of Pueblo County
schoolchildren and other bus riders in the area will breathe cleaner,
healthier air during their commutes beginning this year, according to
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
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Sheriff To Order Outdoor Fire Restrictions
7/22/2008 - Boulder - Colorado is currently experiencing one
of the driest summers in history. The fire danger has been increasing
rapidly over the course of the last several weeks, and the moisture
content in large fuels, (logs and trees), has fallen to a dangerous
level of 10%. Grasses, which carry fire, are curing out and browning,
and have minimal levels of moisture left. Several fires have broken out
in the last few days in neighboring counties. Many fire- fighting
resources are currently detailed to California for major fires. The
forecast continues to call for high temperatures and minimal moisture.
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Join the Summer Clean Air Challenge. It's Simple.
With gas prices over $4 per gallon, and our ozone pollution
levels already beyond Federal Ozone standards, this is an important
summer for all of us. Ozone is an important health issue. Increased
ground-level ozone concentrations, even at levels below the federal
standard, can compromise health, especially among sensitive populations
like active children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing
respiratory conditions like asthma. But there is something you can
do.
From June 25th (Bike to Work Day) through August 31st, use
alternative transportation (i.e. bus, light rail, ride your bike, walk,
telecommute, carpool) whenever you can.
On days that you have to drive alone, drive smart and drive clean by
maintaining your vehicle and combining trips.
Just click on Clean Air Contest
and fill in the pledge form to sign up for this year's challenge. Your
actions will make a difference, and you may just win a prize too!
Grand prize: An electric bike
Runner up prizes (for reducing the most mileage): $50 Gift Cards
to REI
Plus, many more prizes just for participating!
New this year: Take the pledge to
Drive Clean and
Drive Smart and you will be
entered into a drawing for additional prizes of $50 gift cards.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Alleges Violations at CEMEX Cement Plant in Lyons
June 17, 2008 - DENVER - The Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment has issued a notice of violation to CEMEX,
alleging various violations of state air quality regulations and
operating permit conditions at the company’s Lyons cement plant
northwest of Boulder. Continued
State Health Department to Provide Daily Air Quality
Forecasts
This Summer; Critical Ozone Season Begins June 1
May 30, 2008 - DENVER - Daily forecasts and a new and
improved Web site will be featured during what is expected
to be a critical summer for air quality in the Denver
metropolitan area and North Front Range.
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Auto Emissions Tests More Stringent
May 5, 2008 - DENVER - Beginning today, cars and
light-duty trucks in the seven-county Denver-metropolitan
area will have a harder time passing enhanced emissions
tests at Air Care Colorado testing facilities, operated by
Envirotest, according to the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment.
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