Current Air Quality News

What's the Health Impact of New Roads?

Montgomery County soon could require that any road project undergo a study of what influence it will have on the health of residents.

By Kytja Weir, September 28, 2009, WTOP

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Va., Md. to Get Propane Fueling Stations

Virginia and Maryland are among the states that will receive stimulus funds for propane fueling stations and converting fleets of taxis, town cars and vans from conventional gasoline to propane AutoGas.

By Sarah Krouse, August 28, 2009, Washington Business Journal

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D.C. Considers Luring New Residents With Cash

The District's lead agency on the environment is proposing to dole out $3,000 to people who work in D.C. as an incentive to relocate from their suburban homes into the city, where their commute would demand less energy.

By Michael Neibauer, August 21, 2009, Examiner

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BRAC Move to Fort Belvoir Will Create 'Chaos'

Rep, Jim Moran, D-Va., calls the decision to move 20,000 civilian employees from buildings close to the Pentagon to Fort Belvoir in 2011 "an absolute traffic nightmare."

By Darci Marchese, July 29, 2009, WTOP

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Recession Lesson: Share [Including Cars and Bikes]

The recession is reminding Americans of a lesson they first learned in childhood: Share and share alike. They are sharing or swapping tools and books, cars and handbags, time and talent.

By Nancy Trejos, July 17, 2009, Washington Post

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Older Cars Fouling Region's Air Quality

The recession is contributing to higher levels of air pollution in the Washington area as new car sales plummet and older, dirtier vehicles remain on the road longer, according to a recent study by regional planners.

By Katherine Shaver, July 4. 2009, Washington Post

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