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Air Quality
The quality of the air we breathe is an extremely important issue for Maine. Ozone and smog caused by pollution contribute to Maine's high rates of cancer. Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is found in much higher levels in the air in Maine than in other parts of the country. This is estimated to cause 163 cases of lung cancer a year in Maine (From Healthy Maine 2010: Opportunities for All, Maine CDC).
The resources on this page will help you to understand the issue of air quality, and find ways that you can help make sure that the air you breathe is clean and safe.
Maine Air Quality
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American Lung Association of Maine
An organization that works to promote lung health and prevent lung disease. The Healthy Air Campaign is currently aimed at insuring that everyone in Maine has access to clean air- both indoors and outdoors.[all maine air quality]
- American Lung Association of Maine
- Maine Indoor Air Quality Council
- Maine Bureau of Air Quality
- Smoke-Free Housing Coalition
Air Quality Resources
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Scorecard
Contains broad resources with information on air quality, water quality, toxins, agricultural waste, and health hazards, which is collected from over 400 environmental and demographic datasets. By entering your zip code, you can view a detailed pollution report specific to your county.[all air quality resources]
- Scorecard
- Indoor Air Quality
- AirData: Access to Air Pollution Data
- Air Now
Maine Environmental Health News
More- Mercury program makes it pay to do the right thingPortland Press Herald Staff, Portland Press Herald, 1/20/09
- Mercury recycling program has silver lining: Store credit of $5Portland Press Herald, 1/19/09
- Cities take extra steps to keep homeless warmPortland Press Herald, 1/16/09
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