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The three unseen threats in the air we breathe

Saturday February 25, 2017by

Tony Green

Copyright @ Speaking Green Communications 2017

Agenda

How do Pollutants get in the Air?

The Three Unseen Threats are….

What you can do in your home



What have I just inhaled?

Where does the pollution comes from?


Where have you experienced pollution?



Do you want to be breathing this air?


Fracking’s Relation to Air Pollution?


Into the Air

I don’t live near any Fracking wells…..



Doctor, Doctor


Particles and droplets in the air

How small is small?



Sources of Particulate Matter ?


Fires – Land Use


Fires – Wildfires


Where did the carpet go?


The Great Outdoors


Nature is always ready to lend a hand

“Particle pollution remains a pervasive public health threat in many areas of the

Bay Area, contributing tohospitalizations, emergency room visits

and deaths every year to our most vulnerable citizens children,

seniors.” Dr. Benson Chen


Thanks to our gracious sponsor



Questions?

Additional Resources


Title Link

Fracking Fumes: Air Pollution from https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/fracking-air-pollution-IB.pdfHydraulic Fracturing Threatens

Public Health and CommunitiesAir Pollution ‐ https://www.arb.ca.gov/html/brochure/pm10.htmParticulate Matter Brochure

Particulate Matter (PM) Basics https://www.epa.gov/pmpollution/particulatematterpmbasics#PM

Air Pollution and Forest Fires http://www.truegreenpages.com/environmental/pollution/airpollutionforestfires.aspx

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