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»
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»
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»
Afternoon and evening thunderstorms, with dangerous lightning and erratic wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible Sunday, said the National Weather Service. An air quality alert, due to blowing dust, has been issued for Pinal County.... Read more»2
Although eight Arizona sites are on a secret federal “watch list” of polluters who have not been subject to timely formal enforcement, the extent of air pollution in the state is clouded by poor record-keeping and bureaucratic miscommunication, a TucsonSentinel.com investigation shows.... Read more»
Dust is not as harmless as it seems. The EPA lists a host of health problems it can cause, including premature death. WildEarth Guardians wants the EPA to do something about the quality of Tucson’s air.... Read more»
Zero visibility during a massive dust storm led to the death of one man and many injured in a series of collisions on I-10 near Picacho Peak midday Tuesday. Westbound lanes of the highway remained closed during the evening.... Read more»
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