Posted Apr 23, 2013, 2:03 pm
Buckmaster Show
An interview with Beth Gorman, senior program manager for the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality. Next, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Plus, Blogger Beat contributor David Safier of Blog For Arizona.... Read more»
Posted Apr 9, 2013, 10:54 am
Dylan Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
Airborne dust remaining from Monday’s gusty winds have led the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality to continue an air-quality advisory into Tuesday. People with heart disease or respiratory difficulties should reduce their exposure to outside air, a county spokeswoman said.... Read more»
Posted Apr 8, 2013, 10:31 am
Dylan Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
Monday’s gusty winds have led the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality to issue an air-quality advisory, and the Weather Service to warn motorists about blowing dust. People with heart disease or respiratory difficulties should reduce their exposure to outside air, a county spokeswoman said.... Read more»
Posted Sep 25, 2012, 1:43 pm
Buckmaster Show
An update on the capital from Terry Bracy, Buckmaster contributor in Washington, D.C., plus financial planner Shelly Fishman, an interview with CD1 GOP candidate Jonathan Paton, and Beth Gorman of the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality.... Read more»
Posted Jul 1, 2012, 7:49 am
Dylan Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
Grilling without using lighter fluid means releasing into the air a lower amount of volatile organic compounds—key ingredients in smog. It can also mean better-tasting food. So how to get the blasted coals glowing without dousing them in lighter fluid? Use a charcoal chimney in your barbecue.... Read more»
Posted Jun 12, 2012, 10:30 am
Buckmaster Show
Today on Buckmaster — Beth Gorman of the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, certified financial planner Shelly Fishman, aging expert Gale Morgan, and John Sefton, deputy director of Tucson Parks and Recreation.... Read more»
Posted May 29, 2012, 4:29 pm
Janet Rose Jackman
/TucsonSentinel.com
The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public input on a request for an air quality permit for the planned Marana Regional Landfill at an open house Tuesday and public hearing Wednesday.... Read more»
Posted Apr 11, 2012, 10:45 am
Rachel Cabakoff
/TucsonSentinel.com
Students around Tucson won’t be hiding inside this Friday the 13th when they walk, ride, skate and scooter to school to improve Pima County’s air quality in the annual Walk n’ Roll to School Day.... Read more»
Posted Apr 3, 2012, 10:33 am
Rachel Cabakoff
/TucsonSentinel.com
Rising summer temperatures and increased vehicle emissions can cause the formation of a pollutant called “ground-level zone” that can cause short-term health effects.... Read more»
Posted Mar 9, 2012, 8:48 am
Dylan Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
High winds may mean trouble breathing for some, Pima County officials said Friday, as they issued the third air quality warning this week. People “with heart disease and respiratory sensitivities may wish to reduce their exposure to outside air.”... Read more»
Posted Mar 7, 2012, 11:30 am
Dylan Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
High winds throughout Southern Arizona have led Pima County to issue an air quality advisory and the National Weather Service to put out a red flag warning Wednesday.... Read more»
Posted Feb 27, 2012, 12:10 pm
Dylan Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
High winds may mean trouble breathing for some, Pima County officials said Monday. 45-mph gusts and dry conditions prompted them to issue an air quality advisory. People “with heart disease and respiratory sensitivities may wish to reduce their exposure to outside air.”... Read more»
Posted Dec 2, 2011, 10:25 am
Megan Merrimac
/TucsonSentinel.com
Although colder weather is tempting many Tucsonans to get toasty around their fireplace, Pima County warns the comforting source of warmth can hurt your health.... Read more»
Posted Nov 15, 2011, 11:46 am
Buckmaster Show
Is civility possible in politics? UA Communication Professor Dr. Kate Kenski addresses that question. Plus, Pima County air quality.... Read more»