Your common Colorado Front Range air quality questions answered
A partner in our work to help Front Range residents breathe easier, the American Lung Association answers some common Colorado air quality questions.
Category: Health
On World Clean Air Day, learn more about air pollution’s global health impact
Air doesn’t always stay put! Learn how your simple steps to improve Colorado’s air have positive benefits worldwide, and where else air pollution is an issue.
Engines off in the school drop-off and pick-up line can make a big difference for kids’ health
As we head back to school, improve both your kids’ health and their education by shutting off the car in the school drop-off and pick-up line!
When wildfire smoke and summer ozone overlap
Learn the differences between wildfire smoke and ozone air pollution, how to effectively deal with each, and what to do when they occur in the Front Range at the same time.
How to navigate ozone as an outdoor athlete
In the Colorado Front Range, summertime ozone levels can negatively impact your health. Read on to learn how you can both play hard and breathe easy!
Summer marks the start of ozone season
Hot, sunny, blue-sky days in the summer are the perfect conditions for spending time outside – and the formation of ground-level ozone pollution.
Asthma and outdoor air pollution in Colorado
If you or a loved one lives with asthma or similar respiratory conditions, this World Asthma Day, take a moment to learn about the impacts of ground-level ozone in Colorado.
Know when it matters most
When it comes to acting on air quality, some days are more important than others! Sign up for summer ozone alerts to know when it matters most to take simple steps for better air in your community. Our timely text and email alerts can also help you protect your health.
