The Division of Air Quality invites residents to hear updates on fine particulate matter air pollution in North Carolina during an informational webinar.
North Carolina Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Update
Date: Monday, Aug. 19
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Live Spanish interpretation will be available.
DAQ staff will discuss North Carolina’s efforts to meet the revised federal standard, review the impact that smoke from the 2023 Canadian wildfires had on the state’s air quality, and discuss the key sources of PM2.5 emissions in the state. The informational webinar will also review the Air Quality Index, how to check air quality forecasts, efforts by DAQ to address air pollution from wildfires, and ways residents can protect themselves from the harmful effects of smoke.
Read the press release for more information.
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