Governor Murphy, DEP Urge Residents to Act to Improve Air Quality and Combat Climate Change During Air Quality Awareness Week
(21/P014) TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy has proclaimed May 3 to May 7 Air Quality Awareness Week in New Jersey, urging residents to learn about the importance of healthy air, make simple changes to reduce air pollution, improve their health and partner with the Department of Environmental Protection to combat climate change.
“We are improving air quality for all New Jerseyans while also reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change, moving the State aggressively toward our goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050,” Governor Murphy said. “Clean air is critical to our public and environmental health, and I encourage every resident to make simple lifestyle changes to help improve air quality in their communities and join our fight against climate change.”
‘Spare the Air’ smog season starts with call to drive less
FAIRFIELD The Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s “Spare the Air” smog season started Monday and officials are encouraging residents to drive less to reduce the single largest source of air pollution.
“With traffic already at pre-pandemic levels and more employees returning to their workplaces, our air quality is at risk,” Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the air district, said in a statement announcing the start of the smog season. “We are asking Bay Area residents to consider commute alternatives like working remotely, taking transit and walking or biking to work instead of driving alone to reduce harmful air pollution and traffic gridlock.”
Here’s how to build a campfire for the best-tasting s’mores, hotdogs and more
Updated May 04, 2021;
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Campfire cooking and bonfire season is upon us and a clean fire means the best-tasting food – and the healthiest air for you and your family.
Safe and clean campfires that produce the yummiest meals and the least smoke – sans toxins – start with the right materials, according to the Department of Natural Resources. To start, build your campfire out of the driest, most well-seasoned, natural materials – like logs, brush and branches - you can find.
“Dry wood produces the least amount of irritating smoke, meaning you’ll spend less time repositioning around the fire ring chanting a version of ‘I hate white rabbits’ in an attempt to ward off those pesky clouds,” the DNR said.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control is joining national organizations to recognize Air Quality Awareness Week on May 3 to 7. The national theme for 2021 is âHealthy Air â Important for Everyone!â
The DNREC Division of Air Quality, which monitors and regulates the emissions to the air, encourages residents to learn more about the important role of air quality for the health of people and the Earth.
Delawareans can consult the Air Quality Index (AQI) to learn about current local conditions. Created under the Clean Air Act, the online resource from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors and reports on air quality each day.
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