Where there’s fire, there’s smoke! Updates on wintertime air pollution trends in Keene and public health impacts

Dr. Nora Traviss will discuss wintertime air pollution trends in Keene. Our city sits in a valley and often experiences air inversions on cold, calm nights with little wind. This can lead to a buildup of harmful particulate matter from wood smoke in the valley. Keene State is part of a community effort to share pollution data through real-time mapping and social media. This lecture will cover recent research and actions that residents can take to improve air quality. Public outreach videos completed by Keene State students will also be shared.

This event is open to the public.