South-Central Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh issue Code Orange Air Quality Alerts due to high ozone levels.
Code Orange Air Quality Alerts issued in South-Central Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh due to high ozone levels, affecting residents with heart and respiratory diseases, children, and the elderly. Authorities advise limiting strenuous outdoor activities and reducing ozone pollution through voluntary measures such as carpooling and conserving electricity. Alerts follow sunny, hot weather and high temperatures, which contribute to elevated ozone concentrations.
July 29, 2024
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