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Having clean air that allows all residents to safely enjoy outdoor activity is a crucial component of our quality of life. However, ensuring that the air quality in the Upstate of South Carolina is safe and within standards set by the Federal Clean Air Act is not just important to our physical health, but also to our regional economic vitality. This issue is not limited to particular cities or counties, but an issue facing all areas within our region. Upstate at a CrossroadsThe Upstate is at a critical crossroads in relation to air quality attainment. Ozone monitors within the region are barely compliant with current federal standards and those standards are scheduled to be reviewed and likely strengthened in 2013. If the region were deemed out of attainment, it would not only be a negative from a public health standpoint, but the stricter requirements for businesses looking to come to the region or expand current operations would likely stifle economic and job growth. It also would restrict how the region can use federal transportation funding and potentially force additional federal regulations on all residents within the region. Read an overview of what could happen if the Upstate is out of attainment. Clean Air Upstate TipsLearn more about how little things can help to keep the Upstate air clean! Read the Upstate Clean Air Tips! Everyone Can Make a DifferenceThere are many factors that impact air quality in the Upstate. Some over which we have some control, and others over which we have little control. For the Upstate to ensure we maintain air quality levels that provide for our physical health and allow us to maintain economic vitality, the key is for all of us to support those actions over which we have control and that can make a difference. Below is a link to the regional air quality pledge as well as to a list of actions and strategies that can be done by Individuals, Businesses & Institutions and Local Governments to help ensure we are all doing our part to maintain clean air in the Upstate. Sign the Regional Air Quality Pledge Business Actions and Strategies Local Government Actions and Strategies Individual Actions and Strategies Test Your Knowledge: Air Quality Games
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Download the Upstate Air Alert Chart to learn more about Air Alert Levels and what you can do to help reduce emissions.
Air Quality Grants Program
Through grants received from Hollingsworth Funds and The Duke Energy Foundation, the Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee is offering non-restricted grants to up to 40 public and private schools in the Upstate Counties of Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union that start or continue participation in the Breathe Better Clean Air Program during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years. The deadline to submit an application is Dec 1, 2013 or until all grants are given out. Download the Application Here!
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Schools can sign up for the Breathe Better anti-idling/clean air program to help promote better air for our students to breathe across the Upstate.
Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee
The Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee includes representatives from businesses, governments and community organizations across the Upstate. Check out the current list of Advisory Committee Members. If you are interested in becoming involved with the Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee, please contact Dean Hybl at 864-283-2315 or dhybl@tenatthetop.org.
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