Low air quality could mean more regulation for Texas
Texas has repeatedly failed to meet air quality standards, and many parts of the state will likely face more aggressive federal regulations as a result.
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Air Central Texas (ACT) is an initiative to reduce exposure to air pollution in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties through voluntary actions to reduce emissions and tools for the public to avoid exposure to high pollution levels when they occur. Participants include local governments, regional and state government agencies, non-profit groups and institutions, and businesses. ACT works to provide the public with information about Central Texas Air Quality, support existing air quality programs, and motivate everyone to make decisions that are Air Aware.
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News
‘State of the Air:’ Which cities have the highest pollution levels?
Seven of Texas’ 10 largest counties have a failing grade when it comes to ozone pollution levels, according to a new report by the American Lung Association.
Where Austin’s Air Quality Ranked in 2021
With less than a handful of days recording reduced air quality in Austin last year, the city faired quite well, meeting all national air quality standards
What today's air quality alert means for people with lung-related issues
An Ozone Action Day means both the weather conditions and air pollution are causing some problems for people with lung-related conditions.
Air quality concerns growing due to wildfires, wind gusts in Texas
With wildfires burning and winds gusting, air quality concerns are growing.
Events
Mon May 02
Air Quality Awareness Week 2022
Every May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosts Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) with the goal of sharing information on air quality and how it affects health, as well as encouraging people to incorporate knowledge of the Air Quality Index (AQI) into their daily lives.Tue May 03
Air Quality Awareness Week 2022
Every May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosts Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) with the goal of sharing information on air quality and how it affects health, as well as encouraging people to incorporate knowledge of the Air Quality Index (AQI) into their daily lives.Wed May 04
Air Quality Awareness Week 2022
Every May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosts Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) with the goal of sharing information on air quality and how it affects health, as well as encouraging people to incorporate knowledge of the Air Quality Index (AQI) into their daily lives.Thu May 05
Air Quality Awareness Week 2022
Every May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosts Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) with the goal of sharing information on air quality and how it affects health, as well as encouraging people to incorporate knowledge of the Air Quality Index (AQI) into their daily lives.Fri May 06
Air Quality Awareness Week 2022
Every May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosts Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) with the goal of sharing information on air quality and how it affects health, as well as encouraging people to incorporate knowledge of the Air Quality Index (AQI) into their daily lives.Wed May 11
Clean Air Coalition Meeting
Meeting of the Capital Area Council of Government's Clean Air Coalition at CAPCOG's offices.Fri May 20