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What's the State of Your Air?

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Use this tool from the American Lung Association to see. If you live, work, or play in the Lehigh Valley or Berks County, expect to be disappointed. We're still not where we should be.

News Archives

As Valley Cities Poise For Boom, The The Importance of Urban Tree Cover Emerges
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Ozone Pollution from Oil and Gas Linked to More Health Clinic Visits
Monday, May 6, 2013
What's the State of Your Air?
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Lehigh Valley has Nation's 14th-Worst Particle Pollution Levels, ALA Finds
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Air Pollution and Hardening of Arteries
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Clean Air Ordinance on Fall Ballot in Allentown
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
More Than 2,000 Signatures Have Been Submitted for Allentown Clean Air Ordinance
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Here's Exactly How Bad Beijing's Smog Crisis Is, In One Photo
Monday, March 4, 2013
Air Pollution Linked to More Severe Heart Attacks
Monday, February 25, 2013
Emily Badger on The Geometry of Transit-Friendly Neighborhoods
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Cockroach Allergens Cause Asthma; Studies Raise Environmental Justice Questions
Thursday, February 7, 2013
World Health Organization: Air Pollution Exposure = Smaller Babies
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Allentown Residents for Clean Air Files Proposed Clean Air Ordinance
Sunday, February 3, 2013
NASA Ozone Study May Benefit Air Standards, Climate
Friday, January 25, 2013
Tell President Obama: Soot Kills!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Tell the EPA you Demand Strong Limits on Harmful Soot Pollution
Friday, October 26, 2012
Tribune-Review: Study to Look at Emissions from Gas Drilling
Monday, October 15, 2012
Tell Candy Crowley to Ask the Candidates about Clean Air and Climate Change
Friday, October 12, 2012
Where Do People Walk and Bike the Most? It's Not Where You Think
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
David Blaine's Electrical Stunt Could Create Harmful Ozone
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Region's Merck Employees to Have Longer Commute
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
October is National Energy Awareness Month
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Community Bike Works
Monday, October 8, 2012
Poorer Lung Health Leads to Age-Related Changes in Brain Function
Monday, October 8, 2012
Air Quality Action Days Forecast for Thursday and Friday
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Soot Kills 1359 Pennsylvanians Every Year, More Than Any Other State
Friday, August 10, 2012
EPA Fines Violators for Failure to Report Chemical Data
Monday, July 23, 2012
If They Could Only Power-wash Our Lungs
Monday, July 23, 2012
EPA to Hold Two Public Hearings (Philadelphia, Sacremento) on Proposed Clean Air
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Tomorrow Is An Air Quality Action/Alert Day
Friday, July 6, 2012
Your Lungs Don't Lie: Today's An Air Quality Action Day
Friday, June 29, 2012
Air Quality Alert for Saturday, June 30 (Code Orange)
Friday, June 29, 2012
Our Summer Newsletter is Full of Great Opportunites and Information!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Thank Senator Casey for Protecting Air, Health
Monday, June 25, 2012
Want Smart Phone Air Quality Updates? There's An App For That.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Wednesday, June 20 is an Air Quality Action Day (CODE ORANGE)
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
States Force Federal Action on Soot
Monday, June 18, 2012
Diesel Exhaust Causes Cancer, says World Health Organization
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Lehigh Valley, Asthma Capital?
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Soot From RT 22 Marring Macy's (And Your Lungs)
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Port of Los Angeles to Pay Carriers for Using Low-Emission Ships
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Air Quality Awareness Week and the Start of the 2012 Ozone Season
Monday, April 30, 2012
Where Is The Air We Breathe Killing Us? (image from American Lung Association)
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Air Pollution Will Be the Biggest Environmental Killer by 2050
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Marcellus Shale, Act 57, and Other Notes from the Statewide Meeting on March 15
Monday, March 19, 2012
4150 Commuter Miles Saved (and Other Highlights)
Monday, March 19, 2012
FACEBOOK POLL: We Want Your Take on the Delta Thermo Energy Waste-To-Energy Deal
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lessons in Air Quality from Richard Nixon
Friday, February 24, 2012
CNN: Air pollution may increase stroke, heart attack risk
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
380,000 of Us Can Walk To a LANTA Stop, and Steve Schmitt Wants to Help Us Do It
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The Air Quality Partnership in The Morning Call's 2012 Feature
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Mercury Standards A Good Step, But What About Ozone?
Friday, December 23, 2011
Who's Right on Smog and Clean Air Standards? Obama or His EPA?
Monday, December 19, 2011
Code Orange: Air Quality Action Day Forecast for Today, Wednesday Dec 14
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Buy a New Wood Stove This Month, Earn a $500 Tax Credit?
Monday, December 5, 2011
How Much Do Gas Prices Affect Transit Ridership?
Friday, December 2, 2011
Lehigh Valley One of the Smoggiest Mid-Sized Metros, PennEnvironment Says
Monday, September 26, 2011
Bad Air Quality Expected This Weekend: Some 4th-related Tips for Breathing Easy
Friday, July 1, 2011
Clean Cars Would Save Pennsylvanians $2.4 Billion at the Gas Pump This Summer
Monday, June 27, 2011
Where Did Blue Mountain Go? Smog Changes the Topography of the Lehigh Valley
Friday, June 10, 2011
In the 80s, Superman Also Fought Asthma
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Clean Air is a Human Right (VIDEO SHORT)
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Sick of High Gas Prices? Sign Up Now for the Share The Ride Challenge!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
EPA, DOT and California Align Timeframe for Proposing Standards for Next Generat
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
EPA Awards $7 Million to Study Effects of Pollution Exposures, Social Stressors
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
3 Ways To Breathe Easier This Winter!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Tool kit available for Teachers, Schools
Monday, January 10, 2011
Support Clean & Healthy Air by Signing This Virtual Letter to Elected Officials
Monday, January 10, 2011
CAT Director Receives Clean Air Award!!!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Code Yellow Tomorrow (Friday), Green Conditions on Saturday
Thursday, September 23, 2010
From USA TODAY: Air pollution affects brain, heart, blood vessels
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Why We Do What We Do
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tour a LEED Platinum Office Building with Us in Berks County!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Green (Healthy) Air Quality Conditions Expected Thursday and Friday
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Find us on Facebook!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Green For Days, Goodbye Haze!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Good Conditions Expected Today
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Our Newest Business Partner: Thank You and Welcome, Thrive Media!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Back to Work, Back to Code Yellow Conditions
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Sept 1: An Air Quality Action Day
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
September 2: Third Air Quality Action Alert in Three Days
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
If Modesto Can Do It, We Can, Too!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
EPA Delays Announcing New Ozone Standards? + Public EPA Hearing in Philly
Sunday, August 22, 2010
CAT Bike Monitoring at Musikfest a Success!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Nicotine + Ozone = Bigger Asthma Threat, Berkeley Study Finds
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
EPA To Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Rule to Reduce Interstate Transport of O
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Air Quality Action Day declared for Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Air Quality Action Day Forecast for July 4th
Saturday, July 3, 2010
An Air Quality Action Day has been declared for Lehigh Valley / Berks Area, PA
Friday, June 18, 2010
Weekend Forecast
Thursday, June 17, 2010
EPA Notifies States of Areas That Would Not Meet Tighter Lead Air Standards
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Update on the June 4th Forecast
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Air Quality Action Day scheduled for Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Mayor Proclaims Air Quality Awareness Week in Allentown
Friday, May 7, 2010
New Adventures in Air Quality Interactive Learning Activity Now Live!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Follow Us On Twitter and Facebook!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Berks Lancaster Sustainability Festival
Monday, March 22, 2010
Plan Now to Attend the PA Renewable Energy Festival
Monday, March 22, 2010
Locking Carbon Emissions in Cement?
Monday, March 22, 2010
Looking Back on the 2009 PA Renewable Energy Festival
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Statewide Meeting of Air Quality Partners
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Energy Festival is Underway!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Try Transit Day at the American on Wheels Museum!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
The PA Renewable Energy Festival is Coming!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Back to School: From the American Lung Association
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
More Moderate Conditions Expected
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
An Air Quality Action Day has been declared for the Lehigh Valley / Berks Area
Friday, July 24, 2009
DEP Submits Pennsylvania’s 2010 Air Monitoring Network Plan to EPA
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
DEP, LEHIGH VALLEY/BERKS COUNTY AIR QUALITY PARTNERSHIP URGE PUBLIC TRANSIT USE
Thursday, July 2, 2009
FORMER DEP SUPERVISOR EARNS R. EMMET DOHERTY CLEAN AIR AWARD
Monday, June 29, 2009
EPA, HUD, and DOT announce
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Potential Impact of Climate Change on Air Pollution-Related Human Health Effect
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
AQI Is Green Across the Board this Wednesday, Thursday
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
EPA Announces Energy Star label for Computer Servers
Monday, May 18, 2009
EPA Offers Tips to Save Energy and Fight Climate Change this Summer
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Painting the Picture of Air Quality with Satellite Data
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Particulate Matter Basics at EPA
Monday, May 11, 2009
10 Tips To Make Your House More Asthma Friendly
Monday, May 11, 2009
May Is Clean Air Month
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Air Quality Awareness Week
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Sixty percent of Americans live in areas with unhealthy air pollution level
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Back to Code Green in Lehigh Valley - Berks
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Pennsylvania DEP Releases Evaluation of Air Quality Program
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
EPA to Review Three New Source Review Rules
Monday, April 27, 2009
Air Quality Action Day Forecast for Sunday, April 26
Friday, April 24, 2009
EPA Notes Climate Change Impacts on Ozone Pollution
Friday, April 24, 2009
EPA Invites the Public to “Pick 5 for the Environment”
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
EPA Proposes to Slash Mercury Emissions from Cement Plants
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
E.P.A. Clears Way for Greenhouse Gas Rules
Monday, April 20, 2009
Spring Means Baseball, Yardwork, and Ozone Action!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Study Finds Environmental Education Programs Lead to Cleaner Air
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy May Curb Fetal Growth
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Climate Change and Health Costs of Air Emissions from Biofuels and Gasoline
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
D.C. Circuit Remands the EPA's Fine Particle Rule
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Being Green at Work: Monster.com on White Collar Environmentalism
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
"Green Grilling" item by Morning Call writer: tips to reduce emissions while coo
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
EPA awards $3.5 million for particulate matter research
Monday, April 6, 2009
Long-Term Ozone Exposure and Mortality
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
EPA Proposes to Reduce Air Toxics from Stationary Diesel and Gas-Fired Engines
Friday, February 27, 2009
DEP Finds Air Quality Around Schools to be Safe
Friday, February 27, 2009
American Lung Association, others win EPA case on Particulate Matter
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Particulate Matter in the News
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
DEP to Hold Public Meetings on Eight-Hour Ozone Designation Recommendations
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
UPS to reduce particulate emissions with EPA grant
Monday, February 9, 2009
Reducing air pollution an inside and outside job
Friday, January 30, 2009
EU facing air quality challenges
Friday, January 30, 2009
Geen PA Businesses Urged to Apply for Excellence Award
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Pennsylvania to Hold First Statewide Environmental Justice Conference
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Enjoy the New E-Newsletter!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Fine-Particulate Air Pollution and Life Expectancy in the United States
Thursday, January 22, 2009
EPA Proposes Revisions to Air Quality Index for Particle Pollution
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Air Permit Policy Revised for Aggregating Facility Changes
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
(EPA):New Set-top Boxes Signal Reductions and Savings
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Share Your Radon Protection Stories
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
(EPA): Sulfuric Acid Manufacturers Agree to Reduce Air Pollution at Facilities
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
EPA Introduces Resource to Help Older Adults Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Harnessing Valuable Energy from Landfills
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Code Yellows This Weekend
Friday, January 9, 2009
(EPA): Air News Brief
Thursday, January 8, 2009
(EPA): Radon Update
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
ALA on 2008 Ozone Standards and Moving Forward
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
PM2.5 Back Down To Green Levels as Winter Storm Approaches
Thursday, December 18, 2008
(EPA): ExxonMobile Fined $6 Million for Clean Air Act Violations
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
(EPA): Smog-forming Emissions Down
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Code Yellow for PM2.5 Tomorrow
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
2008 Ozone Season National Recap (AirNow.gov)
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
EPA: Comments Sought on Emissions Regulations
Monday, December 15, 2008
(EPA): Measures Taken to Help Accelerate the Phase Out of Ozone Depleting Chemi
Monday, December 15, 2008
(EPA): Energy Star Leaders Grow in Savings and Numbers
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Call For Air Quality Art Exhibit
Thursday, December 11, 2008
(EPA): EPA Finalizes its Approach to Fugitive Emissions
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Deadline Approaching For 2009 Environmental Educational Grants
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
DEP Announces No-Cost Trainings
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
2009 National Air Quality Conferences
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
EPA: School Districts Get Top Grades for Indoor Air in Classrooms
Thursday, December 4, 2008
EPA: OBD Systems Required On Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Thursday, December 4, 2008
US EPA: $490 Million Pledged To Ozone Layer Protection
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Follow Us On Twitter
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Go Green This Season (Without Going Into the Red)
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
ALA's Christmas Seals Now Online
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
CAT's November Newsletter
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Find Us On Facebook!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
EPA Holiday News Release
Monday, November 24, 2008
US EPA and Methane Reductions in India
Monday, November 17, 2008
Even with Lower Gas Prices, Taking the Bus Can Save Thousands Annually
Monday, November 10, 2008
Lead in N. Whitehall Township Water
Monday, November 10, 2008
Easton Suburban Water Authority Completes Third Phase of the Partnership for Saf
Monday, November 10, 2008
New Report Looks Under the Hood of Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program
Friday, November 7, 2008
Air Quality (PM2.5) Forecast for Thursday and Yesterday's Concentrations
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
October 28 Air Quality (PM2.5) Foreceast
Monday, October 27, 2008
On Verge of World Series Win, Phillies Go Green
Monday, October 27, 2008
October 24 Air Quality (PM2.5) Forecast
Friday, October 24, 2008
Outdoor Wood Heaters that Reduce Air Emissions (from EPA)
Friday, October 24, 2008
Weekend/Monday Air Quality (PM2.5) Forecast
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thank you, Tim!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Oct 31 is Try Transit Day!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
October 23 Air Quality (PM2.5) Forecast
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
EPA's Tips for a Green Fall
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Air Quality (PM2.5) Forecast for Oct 20
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Weekend Forecast
Friday, October 17, 2008
Stove Emissions Linked to Asthma (Science Daily)
Friday, October 17, 2008
EPA Changes Lead Standards for First Time in 30 Years
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Thursday's Forecast
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Car Shoppers Can Save Money and Time with 2009 Fuel Economy Guide
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Air Quality Partners
Friday, October 10, 2008
Last Daily Ozone Forecast for 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Bio Fuels Conference
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
TIME: 10 Good Things About $4 Gas
Wednesday, July 2, 2008