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South Coast Air Quality Management District

No burn day hopes to minimize air pollution

January 16, 2014 by Archived posts 136 Comments

Essence Dennis |Staff Writer| Burning wood will be prohibited beginning January 18 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. in San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange County and the Los Angeles air basin. During that time it will be prohibited for anyone to burn wood in their fireplaces at home or anywhere for that matter. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has put in effect a no-burn day which is designed to stop some of the pollutants put into the air when burning wood. “You get these particulates stuck in your lungs, and it stays there, it’s not going away,” said Biology professor, Joan Fryxell, when asked how the burning of wood will affect students. When asked about the issue … [Read more...] about No burn day hopes to minimize air pollution

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Creating a pollution-free environment

May 20, 2012 by Archived posts

By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| Yotes can take part in cleaning up the air that we breathe. According to the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) of  Southern California air pollution in the area has  improved dramatically since the 1940s. However, the website states we still have a long way to go to meet state and federal air quality health standards. The AQMD suggests ways for making a difference in today’s environment by following 10 easy steps towards decreasing  pollution. First, CSUSB students can take part by converting from older vehicles to eco- friendly ones that produce less carbon emissions, thus reducing pollution. “Start by eliminating dirty diesels’ … [Read more...] about Creating a pollution-free environment

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