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BA/ozone.pr Contact: Joe Keyser, 301-217-2361
COUNTY ANNOUNCES
OZONE AND AIR QUALITY LECTURE For Immediate Release: July 2, 1996
A free public lecture and discussion on ground level ozone, its impact
and consequences, will be held on July 10, beginning at 7 p.m., at the
Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road in Derwood.
The DEP "Ozone and Air Quality" lecture will be led by Bernie Bloom, an
engineer and air quality specialist for the County's Department of
Environmental Protection, and a recognized policy leader and educator in the
field of ozone pollution and pollution mitigation. The lecture will also
include information on local programs and actions which residents and
businesses can undertake to address this escalating threat to human health and
the long-term health of and quality of the environment.
Ground-level ozone or smog is a dangerous pollutant created when
temperatures are in the upper 80s and 90s and natural and man-made sources of
nitrogen oxides and Volatile Organic Compounds react in sunlight. High
concentrations of ozone can irritate the respiratory tract, resulting in
shortness of breath, coughing, headaches, nausea, and eye and throat
irritation. Ozone may also increase susceptibility to infections, allergens,
and other air pollutants, which is especially dangerous for people suffering
from respiratory problems.
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COUNTY ANNOUNCES FREE OZONE/AIR QUALITY LECTURE 2-2-2-2
Free information on the County's new comprehensive Code Red -- Ozone
Action Days plan will be available at the lecture, in addition to other
literature and information relating to improving and monitoring air quality.
Call 301-590-2818 for reservations, directions, and further information.
The program is the first in a series called "Environmental Connections,"
scheduled to be held the second Wednesday of every month, with each different
program examining important environmental issues and providing easily
implemented steps which residents can take to ensure the quality of the
environment for themselves, their families, and for future generations. For
additional information about future "Environmental Connections" lectures,
contact Program Manager Susanne Brunhart at 301-590-2808.
For questions about the County's air quality programs, including a free
"Spare the Air" information kit, call 301-217-2177.
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