Spring has sprung and April 1 marks the beginning of summer ozone season in Maricopa County. As the community works to reduce air pollution in the valley, it’s important to… Read more »
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Southwest Valley Mulch Fire
The mulch fire located at 8750 N Dysart Rd has no visible flames, but some isolated smoldering/hot patches are still being worked. No visible smoke was observed leaving the boundary… Read more »
Sweep It Up Saturday: Maricopa County and Phoenix, air pollution get the brush-off
Saturdays are the days that many people look forward to. It is the start of the weekend and an opportunity to enjoy fun, family activities. But what if Saturdays were… Read more »
Commit to One Day a Week and Learn How to Reduce Air Pollution
As residents eagerly wait for consistently cooler temperatures, winter pollution season is already in full effect. Maricopa County Air Quality Department is making it simple for Valley residents and visitors… Read more »
Burning a No-Burn Day with Holiday Haze
Shaun McKinnon Arizona Republic Lots of folks walked outside Christmas morning and found the air filled with the aroma of a holiday fire, but that was not the plan, not… Read more »
Maricopa County Seeks Ways to Enforce No-Burn Rule
Michelle Ye Hee Lee Arizona Republic Maricopa County is seeking public input on how to implement an air-quality rule that has polarized county residents for years. For the past four… Read more »
Phoenix Area’s Bad Air Tied to Storms
Michelle Ye Hee Lee Arizona Republic By most accounts, it will require a “herculean effort” to gather necessary documentation to prove to the federal government that the violations were caused… Read more »
How Your Pet Can Help Save the Planet
A recent study from eco-watchdogs Environmental Working Group found that cats and dogs are carrying around a cocktail of 48 different industrial chemicals in their bodies–many of them at much… Read more »
Phoenix-Area Heat Wave Ushers in Ozone Season
Shaun McKinnon Arizona Republic Residents urged to take steps to curb pollution Maricopa County’s ozone season starts today with a fresh burst of heat and sunlight, two key ingredients needed… Read more »
Give the Air and the Environment a Spring Break
Schools and universities will mark Spring Break this month, by offering important tips to their staff students before the well-deserved time away begins. Below are some popular classroom tips for… Read more »
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