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Buckmaster Show

Buckmaster: Tucson struggles with dust issues

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»

Dust in the wind: Air quality warning continues

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»

Air quality warning: Winds kick up dust

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»

Buckmaster Show

Buckmaster: Pima County gets good air quality marks

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»

July 4 BBQ

Green grilling means tastier food, less pollution

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»

Public meetings this week on Oracle Ridge mine air quality

Public meetings are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday on the reopening of an underground copper mine on the north side of the Catalina Mountains. An open house and public hearing on an air quality permit for the mine will be held in Catalina.... Read more»

Weather

Pima County issues (another) air quality advisory

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»

Winds mean air quality advisory, red flag warning

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»

Pima County issues air quality warning

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»

Cold temperatures bring haze to desert

Early risers may have wondered why the sky appears hazy in the mornings now that temperatures are dropping. The effect is called temperature inversion.... Read more»

As the weather gets cooler, burn fireplaces safely

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»

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