Ever stopped to wonder what’s in the air you breathe? From invisible pollutants to visible smog, air quality affects us all—whether we realize it or not. Host Ally Richardson from Pikes Peak Permaculture sits down with activist and Peak Environment cohost Konrad Schlarbaum, alongside Pikes Peak Area Council of Government’s Air Quality Outreach Specialist Kenzie Courtney, to discuss air quality in the Pikes Peak region.
In this episode, we’re diving into the challenges we face, the risks we can’t ignore, and the steps we can take to create cleaner skies for generations to come.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments
Find the Air Quality Index here
CDPHE Air Quality Division – Colorado Air Quality Summary
CDPHE’s Air Quality Division daily reports
The latest ways to get around in the Pikes Peak region
Free Energy Audits for Businesses
PPAG will provide info through www.airnow.gov/
Bike Routes and Safety Information
Additionally, mark your calendars for Bike To Work Day on Wednesday, June 25th, where free breakfast will be provided at several bike stations throughout the city. Find more details here: coloradosprings.gov/biketowork
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Pikes Peak Permaculture
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Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
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