Warming: Philadelphia Hold Your Breath

By Daniel Brouse

Many days in the Philadelphia region are not good for breathing. On “Ozone Action Alert Days” you are advised to avoid activity outside. Children should not play outdoors. Avoid running and other fitness activities. Do not breathe in un-conditioned air.

View the current air quality for Philadelphia.

July 19, 2015 is one of those days:

NOTE: Graphics are from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency of the United States of America)

Ozone is not only killing humans, it is also killing the trees.

In 2005, the EPA and NGO’s were contacted about the deforestation problem:

Dying Trees, The Membrane Domain (2009)

1. Tree Death Questions
2. The Earth’s Status
3. Answers About Ozone and Dying Trees
4. Ozone Questions Part 4
5. Ozone Answers Part 5
6. Is It Time To Panic?
7. The Sleeping Giant Analogy