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March 3, 2022
Hotstart earns the 2022 Clean Air Award
Hotstart Thermal Management has been selected for the 2022 Clean Air Award in recognition of the company’s work that is improving air quality locally and across the globe.

February 18, 2022
Now is the time to prep firewood for next heating season
Spring isn’t here yet, but it’s time to think about next heating season. If you heat with wood, now is the time prepare your firewood, if you haven’t already done so.

January 24, 2022
In Western U.S., health risks from ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter continue to grow, study shows
After decades of air quality improvement due to the Clean Air Act of 1970 and other regulations since, the Western U.S. is experiencing an increase in the number of days with extremely high levels of two key types of air pollutants, UCLA study shows. Read more…
November 16, 2021
Weather affects our air quality
Typically, the temperature of air in the atmosphere cools with gains in altitude. But temperature inversions demonstrate that this isn\’t always the case.
November 3, 2021
What’s causing the smoke in the air?
Did you smell smoke in the air this morning? You were right. Smoke from multiple prescribed fires in the region accumulated under an inversion layer (caused by high pressure system). This has resulted in the fine particulate (PM-2.5) levels this morning in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups/Orange on the Air Quality Index (AQI). Poor ventilation…

October 15, 2021
Old wood stove? Replace it and save $800 – $2,000 on your upgrade!
The heating season is here and we are offering grant funds to offset the costs for homeowners to replace their old wood burning stoves and fireplace inserts with new wood, pellet, or gas devices as well as mini-split “ductless” heat pumps. “This grant can help people replace their inefficient, smoky, old wood stoves,” said Lisa…

October 1, 2021
A recap of the 2021 wildfire smoke season
Spokane typically doesn’t see wildfire smoke until mid-August. In 2021, however, wildfires began peppering the landscape in our region early. By the end of this year’s wildfire season, Spokane experienced eight exceedances of the health-based standard set by EPA for Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and three exceedances for ground-level ozone pollution. The highest daily AQI…

September 21, 2021
Should You Exercise Outside in Air Pollution?
From U.S. EPA, Science Matters, published Sept. 20, 2021: Science has shown the benefits of exercise or physical activity. But what about exercising outside when there is high air pollution, such as smoke from a wildfire or ozone during a hot and sunny day? EPA researchers are working to improve knowledge about the relationship between…
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