By Roberta Burnes Division for Air Quality Photos courtesy of Shutterstock Every year, Americans burn more than 800 million gallons of gasoline mowing their lawns. Our love affair with the perfect lawn comes at a hefty price for public health and the environment. Gas mowers emit hydrocarbons, […]
By Roberta Burnes Division for Air Quality What can forests tell us about the air we breathe? On a misty October morning, a group of people gathered in the shadow of Pine Mountain to help answer just that question. One by one, each approached a tree with clipboards […]
By Roberta Burnes Division for Air Quality Frankfort City Fire Captain John Redfern is very familiar with the health risks of smoke. “Dealing with smoke is just part of the job when you’re a firefighter,” said Redfern, “but not all smoke is created equal.” Depending on what materials are […]
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