Want more information about Air Quality?
Visit these web links for up-to-date and authoritative information:
Developed through a partnership between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Park Service (NPS), and tribal, state, and local agencies, the AIRNow website provides real-time, local air quality information. Learn what you should do on an "Ozone Alert Day"!
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) posts information about their plants' air emissions.
Calculate your own emissions here. The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) calculator will express your electric consumption (based on your electric bill) as carbon dioxide emissions and compare your impact to examples such as gallons of fuel or acres of forest.
Want to calculate your carbon footprint? The US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works has a calculator and tips for reducing your footprint.
The American Lung Association provides a comprehensive resource on the impact of air quality on human health.