The 3rd annual @MAEOE_MD Sustainable Schools Summit is 11/16 from 10:30am-2:30pm. Our Education Program Manager will attend and is excited to connect with educators to share green school strategies.📚💚🌎 Register here: mdaeoe.app.neoncrm.com/forms/51?store…

It's best to leave leaf litter where you can, but if you must clean up fallen leaves, use a rake!🍁

Gas-powered leaf blowers release pollutants into the air, while manual methods help keep the air clean (and your body in motion).👍 #AirPollution #AirQuality

We're forecasting good 💚 #AirQuality throughout the #Baltimore-#DC area this weekend.

Doing a seasonal wardrobe swap and cleaning out your closet in the process? Sell or donate clothes you no longer wear. In landfills, textile waste emits methane and carbon dioxide. 👖👚👔👗

Big thanks to @temtopus48285 for generously donating 5 air quality monitors to attendees of the Youth Climate Institute's professional development webinar last month. Pictured here is Dr. Grace Sanvictores, who can't wait to use the sensor in her classroom as an educational tool!

Calling Baltimore-area educators: join us at the Greater Baltimore Climate Summit on 11/12 to learn how to bring hands-on air quality data, real-world climate science, and empowering environmental tools into your classroom.🧑‍🏫🌎 Click here to register: thecctfoundation.org/events/2026-gr…

Did you know eliminating just ONE round-trip transatlantic flight a year would save 1.6 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions? 🤯 ✈️

If you stay local for the holiday season, you can feel good knowing you've done your part for clean air! #Emissions #CleanAir

Hey, teachers! @MobilizeFred is hosting a Frederick City & County Green Schools Professional Learning Air Quality Workshop on 11/5 from 4:30-5:30pm.🧑‍💻 Join us on Zoom and help empower our youth to use air quality data as a tool for healthier communities: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We're forecasting good 💚 #AirQuality for your trick-or-treating throughout the #Baltimore-#DC region, declining to moderate 🟨 Sunday and for the start of the week.

Do your share for #CleanAir and donate, recycle or reuse your #Halloween costume this year. 🎃 👻 🧛

Don't throw your jack-o'-lanterns into the trash where they will release methane as they rot.🎃

Instead, recycle your pumpkins after Halloween by composting, donating them to a local farm, or finding a food waste drop-off site! #AirPollution #Halloween

October is a great time to weatherproof your windows and doors using caulk or weatherstripping. A well-insulated home keeps your energy bill low and promotes clean air—a win-win! #EnergyEfficiency #CleanAir

If you enjoy building fires to keep warm in colder weather, make sure your firewood is dry.

Dry, well-seasoned wood burns longer & cleaner, so use a moisture meter to check that your wood falls into the ideal 15-20% moisture range.🔥 #CleanAir

Here's an Energy Awareness Month tip as we head toward colder weather: get your furnace serviced. A well-maintained furnace works more efficiently, keeping you warm while reducing costs and emissions.👍⚡️ #EnergyAwarenessMonth #EnergyEfficiency

One of the easiest ways to reduce your exposure—and contribution—to air pollution is to walk instead of sitting in vehicle traffic. So, this WALKtober, walk to work or run errands.🚶 #WALKTober #AirQuality

It's apple season!🍎 Make an apple crisp with some locally-grown apples for an easy, seasonal dessert.

1. Combine 6 diced apples with sugar, cinnamon & lemon juice
2. Top with a mix of oats, butter, brown sugar, & flour
3. Bake at 350°F until bubbly

#CarbonFootprint #BuyLocal

Combating pollution and promoting clean air starts with community education. That's why we want to extend a big thank you to our sponsor, @LeidosInc, for supporting the Clean Air Partners air quality education program! We couldn't do the work we do without partners like you.💚

Did you know driving gas-powered vehicles is the main way most people contribute to climate change?

National Drive Electric Month, which runs through 10/12, is a great time to consider an electric or plug-in hybrid car, truck, motorcycle, or scooter. 🚙🔋 #DriveElectric

Many Halloween decorations are made from non-recyclable plastic that can take 100s of years to decompose. To get in the spooky spirit while keeping pollution in mind, thrift your Halloween decor. Better yet: reuse what you have or make decor by hand!👻 #ReduceReuseRecycle

Early fall is a great time to aerate your lawn, especially if you'll be overseeding.🌱

But if you want to do your part for #CleanAir while you're at it, stick to manual aeration (rather than gas-powered) to reduce #AirPollution.👍💚

#DYK most appliances draw some power when plugged in, even if turned off? This is called "standby" draw, and it can have a significant impact on #energy use.

To reduce #emissions & save 💰, use smart outlets or plugs to cut power to devices when not in use.👍⚡️

Attention #educators - join us 10/1 for a Youth Climate Institute #ProfessionalDevelopment session!📚✏️ We'll share engaging, hands-on ideas and resources that empower students to explore #AirQuality issues and take meaningful action. Learn more here: youthclimateleader.org/pd/

Grab your shovel: World Plant a Tree Day is coming up on 9/28!🪏🌳

Trees & shrubs contribute to #CleanAir by:

✅ Filtering #pollutants out of the air
✅ Reducing #AirPollution concentrations
✅ Providing shade, which reduces air temps & cooling costs

If you're planning to tackle some painting projects this fall, use brushes or rollers for #CleanAir-friendly application.

Paint sprayers may be convenient, but they throw particulate matter and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) into the air!🤢

Not only is fuel expensive, but gas vehicles are a big contributor to #AirPollution. If you're looking for an easy way to save money AND improve #AirQuality, celebrate #CarFreeDay on 9/22: walk, bike, or use public transit instead of driving!🚶🚴🚌

As temps begin to 🍂fall🍂 later this month, give your #HVAC system a break by opening your windows when the weather is cool, especially overnight.

You'll reduce #energy costs, minimize your #CarbonFootprint, AND freshen your indoor air.🪟🌬️

Something as simple as *when* you refuel your car can have a big impact on #AirQuality. Fuel vapors create harmful ground-level #ozone when heated in the midday sun.😷

Gas up after the sun goes down to minimize risk.👍🌃⛽️

In July, our #Education Program Manager had the pleasure of tabling at the @NatlMarineEd conference in #MD. She had several meaningful conversations about how to integrate #CleanAir and water into classroom curricula.💧🌬️

Thanks to all who helped make it a great event!

We're forecasting good 💚 #AirQuality throughout the #DC-#Baltimore region this #LaborDayWeekend. It's a great time for all your favorite outdoor activities:
🖼️ Museum hop around the National Mall
🍽️ Grab an outdoor table at The Wharf or Fell's Point
🛶 Kayak the Inner Harbor

What's better than a juicy watermelon? One grown locally!🍉

Buying seasonal, locally grown produce is a great way to reduce your #CarbonFootprint. Try tossing watermelon with feta, mint, oil, salt & lemon zest for a refreshing side you can feel good about.

August was another successful #CAPOzoneAction month!🌎 We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful sponsors who made our #OzoneAction events possible.💚

Together we sparked interest and meaningful conversations about #CleanAir with residents in #DC, #MD & #VA.👏

Need an easy, #seasonal side dish for your #LaborDay #BBQ?

Throw some locally grown corn cobs on the grill! All you need is salt, butter, and your choice of seasonings for a yummy, low-emission side.🌽🧈🧂 #CAPOzoneAction

Today is your last chance to catch our #OzoneActionMonth pop-up! Stop by the Greenbelt Farmers Market in #MD from 10am-2pm to chat about #AirQuality and check out our educational demonstrations.💡🌎 #CAPOzoneAction

We're back at it with another eco-#emissions pop-up today, this time at the Falls Church Farmers Market in #VA. Come by our tent between 8am-12pm to learn all about small actions that can have a huge impact on #emissions and #AirQuality. See you there.💚 #CAPOzoneAction

We're forecasting mostly good 💚 #AirQuality throughout the #DC-#Baltimore region this #weekend.

Why not run some errands - literally. 🏃Get a little exercise while crossing items off your list: run, walk or bike instead of driving. You'll also do your share for #CleanAir.

#DYK many pesticides and herbicides release compounds that contribute to ground-level #ozone and worsen #AirQuality?🤢

If you must use them in your yard, spray early in the morning or after the sun goes down to minimize evaporation.👍 #CAPOzoneAction

Hey, #DC - come celebrate #OzoneActionMonth with us! Stop by the Monroe Street Farmers Market between 9am-1pm today to check out our eco-emissions pop-up. We promise you'll learn something new and become an even better steward of #CleanAir.👌🌬️

We're forecasting good 💚 #AirQuality throughout the #DC-#Baltimore region this #weekend. It's a good time for necessary chores that generate emissions like yard work 🍃 or driving errands. 🚗

Or make your chores low emissions all the time: switch to electric. ⚡️

You may be surprised how much shade can impact internal car temp in the summer.🌡️🥵

Using AC can reduce #FuelEconomy by 10-25%. But if you park in the shade, the system won't have to work as hard, improving #efficiency and reducing #emissions. #CAPOzoneAction

This #CAPOzoneAction tip might seem like overkill, but you'd be surprised how much it can improve #EnergyEfficiency: clean your refrigerator coils!

They collect a lot of dust, causing your fridge to work harder and generate excess #emissions.💨

We're forecasting mostly moderate 🟨 #AirQuality throughout the #Baltimore-#WashingtonDC region this #weekend.

Do your share for #CleanAir & limit emitting activities by:
🛒 Grouping your errands
🚊 Preferring #PublicTransit
♨️ Avoiding charcoal grills in favor of gas/electric

Want to stay cool AND support #OzoneActionMonth? Set your thermostat a few degrees higher than usual. Even a one-degree change can affect costs, efficiency, and resulting #AirPollution.

If needed, supplement with a fan or cold shower instead.👌

This #OzoneActionMonth, keep an eye on #AirQuality and avoid #driving—which contributes to #pollution—on poor air quality days.🚗💨

It's easy to track air quality alerts with the Clean Air Partners Air Quality App, downloadable here: cleanairpartners.net/air-quality-re…

Here's a simple #CAPOzoneAction with a big impact: water your lawn and garden first thing in the morning when temps are cooler.💧🪴

You'll decrease water evaporation, conserving water overall and reducing #AirPollution from water processing.

August is #OzoneActionMonth, and with #LaborDay coming up, you should rethink your grilling habits.

Charcoal may deliver a distinct flavor, but it emits more #pollutants than gas or electric options. Do your part for #CleanAir by skipping charcoal this holiday.🍔🌭

If you want to maximize #FuelEfficiency, reduce #emissions and keep your car running smoothly for longer, regular maintenance is a must.

Schedule a tune-up today! You won't regret it.🔧⚙️🚗

Want a lush lawn AND healthy lungs? Mow your grass high, keeping it between 3-4 inches tall.🌱 This helps the grass better-retain moisture and outcompete weeds and grub damage, so you can water less and skip air- and water-polluting #herbicides and #insecticides!

🚨 #Baltimore has reached code orange 🔶 #AirQuality. Those in sensitive groups like children, older adults, and people with respiratory conditions like #asthma or #COPD should limit outdoor activity.

Everyone should limit #emissions until conditional improve.

#DYK you can make a DIY #AirPurifier with furnace filters and a box fan? Called Cori-Rosenthal Boxes, they offer an affordable solution to help families maintain #CleanAir at home.

We handed out the necessary supplies to some families with asthma at the @SustainBmore Open House!

One of the easiest and most delicious things you can do to reduce #emissions this summer? Make a caprese salad using locally-grown tomatoes!🍅🌿 Maybe even from your backyard.😉

Combine fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, 🧂&🌶️, balsamic... and voila!

Water heating and treatment both contribute to #AirPollution, so an easy way to save money AND maintain #CleanAir is to install a low-flow showerhead.🚿 In fact, some households may even qualify for a free one from @washingtongas!

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🚨 We're updating our forecast for tomorrow, July 17 to code red 🛑 #AirQuality throughout the entire #DC-#Baltimore region.

Particle pollution from wildfires in Canada is combining with already high ground-level ozone trapped by the heat to create unhealthy conditions.

#DYK that AC use can reduce a vehicle's #FuelEconomy by more than 25% under very hot conditions?🚙🌡️ That means more polluting #emissions.

To cool your car down faster and more efficiently this summer, check out these tips.👍

🚨 We're forecasting code orange 🔶 #AirQuality conditions beginning tomorrow (7/15) in much of the #DC-#Baltimore region, continuing and expanding as the week progresses.

Those in sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor activity, and everyone should minimize emissions.