From Round Rock City News, April 29, 2009...
On Monday, April 20, area elected officials including Mayor Alan McGraw, Williamson County Commissioners Lisa Birkman, Precinct 1, and Valerie Covey, Precinct 3, participated in a rally at the state Capitol in support of the region’s “Big Push” initiative to remain in compliance with federal health-based standards for ground-level ozone, commonly known as smog.
The rally celebrated the unveiling of an exciting, region-wide public awareness campaign, “Ozone Action Heroes,” that empowers, educates and encourages residents and businesses to join the growing force to improve our air quality. By committing to at least three simple, yet heroic, actions such as refueling after 6 p.m., checking tire pressure and turning off the lights, we will win the battle against air pollution.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Austin gets mixed grades for air quality
From Austin Business Journal, April 29, 2009...
Austin is among the nation's cleanest cities when it comes to particle pollution, according to findings in the latest study from the American Lung Association. But the findings aren't all positive.
Despite the high marks in the particle arena, the city and Travis County received an "F" for ozone pollution.
“Our failing grades for ozone mean that the health and lives of individuals in Austin are at risk," said Sara Dreiling, CEO for the American Lung Association of the Central States. "Now is the time to step up our response.”
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Austin is among the nation's cleanest cities when it comes to particle pollution, according to findings in the latest study from the American Lung Association. But the findings aren't all positive.
Despite the high marks in the particle arena, the city and Travis County received an "F" for ozone pollution.
“Our failing grades for ozone mean that the health and lives of individuals in Austin are at risk," said Sara Dreiling, CEO for the American Lung Association of the Central States. "Now is the time to step up our response.”
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Wilco pushes for EPA attainment label
From Hill Country News, January 14, 2009...
Not everyone is earth- and environmentally-conscious about recycling and the green movement these days, but one thing is for sure - everyone likes having clean air to breathe. With this in mind, Williamson County has always worked hard to keep air pollution at a minimum and now its efforts could pay off.
Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to set more restrictive standards on ozone levels in the atmosphere by lowering the current levels from 80 parts per billion (ppb) to 75 ppb. Counties and regions now have until 2013 to come into compliance, or “attainment,” with these levels.
Williamson County was originally supposed to be included in a five-county region of Central Texas that would include Travis County, which does not meet the standards.
However, by being included, the region would be designated as a non-attainment area because it doesn't meet the standards, even though Williamson County does.
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Not everyone is earth- and environmentally-conscious about recycling and the green movement these days, but one thing is for sure - everyone likes having clean air to breathe. With this in mind, Williamson County has always worked hard to keep air pollution at a minimum and now its efforts could pay off.
Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to set more restrictive standards on ozone levels in the atmosphere by lowering the current levels from 80 parts per billion (ppb) to 75 ppb. Counties and regions now have until 2013 to come into compliance, or “attainment,” with these levels.
Williamson County was originally supposed to be included in a five-county region of Central Texas that would include Travis County, which does not meet the standards.
However, by being included, the region would be designated as a non-attainment area because it doesn't meet the standards, even though Williamson County does.
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