Monthly Archives: July 2019

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In 2017 a continuous air monitoring station in Airdrie started operating. This station provides the City of Airdrie with an Air Quality Health Index number, the AQHI is a tool that provides health information based on the air quality in the area. The station is operated by Alberta Environment and Parks. The AQHI is posted on the website or can be viewed on the AQHI Canada app.

The Airdrie Echo wrote an article on the AQHI and air quality in Airdrie on July 16th, 2019.
https://www.airdrieecho.com/news/local-news/wildfire-season-sparks-questions-about-airdries-air-quality

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As indicated in the April 2019 blog 1, when fossil fuels are combusted nitrogen oxides (NOx), including nitrogen dioxide (NO2), are formed. Combustion processes are currently used in transportation, heating, power generation, and oil and gas development. NOx contributes to the formation of ozone and at high concentrations can be seen over large cities as… Continue Reading