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« Reporter seeks tales of first haircut, last day at home | Today | Projo blogs will get an upgrade Saturday » June 27, 2008Alert: Unhealthy Air Quality; the buses are freeTemperatures are supposed to rise just a few degrees above average, but the Department of Environmental Management says today we’re going to have to deal with unhealthy air today. The DEM is forecasting “unhealthy” air today in the eastern part of the state, and in the southern and coastal areas, because of high levels of ozone. Providence, however, gets a “moderate” rating for today. All buses and trolleys will be free for the day. During “unhealthy” days, people may suffer from a host of health problems, including coughing, eye, nose and throat irritation and other respiratory problems. Ozone, which forms near the surface when pollutants –– such as car exhaust and industrial emissions –– react with sunlight and sufficient heat. DEM recommends limiting strenuous activity during the afternoon and early evening. And children, people with respiratory diseases –– such as asthma –– and people who work outside need to pay particular attention to their health because they may be more sensitive to ozone that the general population. Click below learn ways to stay healthy during high ozone days. Limit driving. Avoid unnecessary car trips. Carpool, walk or ride the bus or a bicycle whenever possible. Minimize starts and avoid unnecessary acceleration. Vehicle emissions are highest during starting and acceleration. Reduce idling. Avoid congested traffic and lines at drive-through windows. Drive your lowest emission vehicle. Use the most fuel-efficient, usually the newest, car you have whenever possible. Refuel at stations, which have vapor recovery. Fill your tank at a station which is equipped with a Stage II vapor recovery system. Don't top off. Maintain your vehicle. Get a tune-up at the beginning of each summer. Minimize lawn mower emissions. Tune-up your lawn mower and use electric or hand powered equipment if possible. Limit use of solvent-based household products. Use water-based or low solvent paints, varnishes, cleaners, and personal care products. Limit barbecue emissions. Use an electric starter instead of lighter fluid to start charcoal fires, or use an electric, natural gas, or propane grill. Posted by Brandie M. Jefferson CommentsTake the bus to Providence concert series tonight at 7:30 | June 27, 2008 12:13 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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This is a great idea! We're going to go to the Friday night concert series at Waterplace Park tonight, and were wondering about the parking situation. We've decide to take the bus instead now, and avoid the hassle, as well as do our bit.
See you there!
http://www.providenceri.com/artculturetourism/concerts.php