Warehouses worsen local air pollution Truck traffic associated with the facilities increases NO2 by 20%, study finds by Krystal Vasquez August 7, 2024 Warehouses in the US worsen local air pollution, according to a new study. Using satellite data to study the air quality around nearly 150,000 warehouses, researchers found that nitrogen dioxide levels were 20% higher […]
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DEP declares Code Orange Action for Particulate on Tuesday, Aug. 5
The PA Department of Environmental Protection is concerned about wildfire smoke from Canada drifting into Pennsylvania. Excerpts from PADEP message dated Aug. 4, 2025: A(n) Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Susquehanna Valley Area, PA, on Tuesday, Aug 5 Tomorrow’s Forecast Tuesday, Aug 5: 102 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Particle Pollution […]
DEP declares Code Orange for Ozone for Wednesday June 4
Hello Clean Air Board community, We want you to know that DEP has declared an Air Quality Action Day for Ozone Pollution on Wednesday, June 4. Here are excerpts from their alert. A(n) Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Susquehanna Valley Area, PA, on Wednesday, Jun 4 Tomorrow’s Forecast Wednesday, Jun 4: […]
Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, American Lung Association Report Finds
NY Times, April 23, 2025, by Rebecca Dzombak At least 156 million Americans, about 46 percent of the population, live with unsafe levels of ozone, particulate pollution or both, according to the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report. See more
Warehouse Development — Impacts on People and Landscapes
Join the Center for Land Use and Sustainabilityat Shippensburg University for a public forum on Warehouse Development — Impacts on People and Landscapes Wednesday, April 16, 6:00pm — 8:30pmCeddia Union Building MPR, Shippensburg University Members of the Clean Air Board will be there.
DEP declares Ozone Air Quality Action Day on July 29
A(n) Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Susquehanna Valley Area, PA, on Monday, Jul 29 Tomorrow’s Forecast Monday, Jul 29: 105 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Ozone 63 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) Extended Forecast Tuesday, Jul 30: 54 AQI Moderate Particle Pollution (2.5 microns) 50 AQI Good Ozone […]
DEP declares Air Quality Action Day for Ozone on July 9
A(n) Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Susquehanna Valley Area, PA, on Tuesday, Jul 9 Tomorrow’s Forecast Tuesday, Jul 9: 102 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Ozone Tuesday’s forecast: An Air Quality Action Day is in effect for Tuesday! Code ORANGE ozone levels are likely again Tuesday as temperatures soar into the […]
DEP declares Air Quality Action Day for July 8
A(n) Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Susquehanna Valley Area, PA, on Monday, Jul 8 Tomorrow’s Forecast Monday, Jul 8: 102 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Ozone An Air Quality Action Day is in effect for the day Monday with ozone levels reaching code ORANGE levels during the afternoon as temperatures rise […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has forecast a Code ORANGE Air Quality Action Day for ozone for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, for the Lehigh-Berks and Susquehanna Valley areas in Pennsylvania. This includes the counties of Lancaster, Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, and York.
June 4, 2024, Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has forecast a Code ORANGE Air Quality Action Day for ozone for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, for the Lehigh-Berks and Susquehanna valley areas in Pennsylvania. This includes the counties of Lancaster, Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, and York. Mostly sunny skies and temperatures […]
How is Carlisle Progressing on its Climate Action Plan?
Joel Hicks, Borough Council member will talk to us about the progress in implementing Carlisle’s climate action plan.How is Carlisle faring with its Plan? The Borough of Carlisle approved the climate action plan two years ago.What steps have been taken toward implementation since then? Are greenhouse gas emissions being reduced? Is there new climate friendly infrastructure? Join us for […]
