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2011 ozone hole was ninth-largest on record
Maryland WeatherFROM TODAY'S PRINT EDITIONS:It’s spring in the Antarctic, and time to measure the ozone hole. This gap in the natural layer of stratospheric ozone that protects the surface from harmful ultraviolet radiation forms each spring. It’s a...Tags: Global Change, NASA, Environmental Issues, Weather, Environmental Pollution
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More 90s due this week and next
Maryland WeatherWe're getting close to the height of summer heat for Central Maryland, so it's no surprise that forecasters are calling for highs near 90 degrees at BWI-Marshall Airport Tuesday and Wednesday.The heat and strong sun are helping to stoke air pollution........Tags: Maryland, Environmental Issues, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Environmental Pollution
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Heat Advisory issued for Monday, Tuesday
Maryland WeatherTemperatures in Baltimore are headed for the mid-90s on Memorial Day and even higher on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the entire region, effective from noon Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Heat Index, combining...Tags: Health, Fatigue, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Weather, Memorial Day
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Today's air unhealthy for everyone
Maryland WeatherPlanning to head out for a jog today? Better skip it. Air pollution levels in the Baltimore region Monday are forecast to reach levels considered unhealthy for everyone, not just vulnerable groups such as children, ther elderly and the sick.The......Tags: Baltimore Weather, Harford County, Weather Reports, Queen Anne (Talbot, Maryland), Weather
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Record highs possible Weds., Thurs.
Maryland WeatherIf you liked those record highs in the upper 90s last week, you're going to love the middle of this week. Forecasters say with summer-like high pressure settling over the region, Central Maryland can expect high temperatures Wednesday and Thursday......Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Baltimore Weather, Frederick County (Maryland), Weather Reports, Maryland
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California Moves Closer to Pay-as-You-Drive Insurance
KickingTiresCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner authorized regulations that allow insurance companies to use mileage verification for pay-as-you-drive policies. Studies have shown that per-mile pricing lures drivers to alter their habits, which then...Tags: Transportation, Road Transportation, Disasters and Accidents, Traffic, Environmental Pollution
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Try not to breathe today
Maryland WeatherPlenty of heat and sunshine today, coupled with millions of internal combustion engines, will generate some pretty nasty pollution in the air we're breathing. Code Orange air quality alerts have been issued for the entire region - from Northern Virginia...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Health, Natural Resources, Forests, Frederick County (Maryland)
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Code Orange air quality alert ... again
Maryland WeatherThe Maryland Department of the Environment has issued another Code Orange air quality alert for Central Maryland (gray area on the map), in effect until 9 p.m. Friday.The alert means that air pollution concentrations will climb to levels considered...Tags: Maryland, Environmental Issues, Environmental Pollution
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Forbes Ranks Top 10 Dirtiest Vehicles
KickingTiresUsing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions data from the Environmental Protections Agency, Forbes magazine has ranked the top 10 dirtiest vehicles on the road. The EPA gives every vehicle an air pollution score of 0-10 that rates the amount......Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, BMW, Disasters and Accidents, Environmental Pollution
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Heat, humidity AND bad air
Maryland WeatherWe already know it's going to be hot as blazes and humid this weekend. Now the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a "Code Orange" Air Quality Alert for the Baltimore metro area on Saturday."A CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT......Tags: Delaware, New Jersey, Health, Maryland, Environmental Issues
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More of the same, plus thunder
Maryland WeatherMore heat, more humidity, more polluted air ... But wait! There's even more!Forecasters out at Sterling say the rising moisture levels in the atmosphere, coupled with a passing low-pressure trough and solar heating should kick off a few scattered...Tags: Weather Reports, Maryland, Weather, Environmental Issues, Washington (U.S. state)
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Heat relief ! ... (next week)
Maryland WeatherUPDATE: 12:45 p.m.: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all of Maryland except for lower Eastern Shore, effective until 8 p.m. Thursday. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Garrett County.Also, the...Tags: Baltimore Weather, Weather Reports, Tropical Storms, Maryland, Environmental Issues
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