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Letter: Specifically, what’s in our air?

The Columbian
Published: January 5, 2015, 4:00pm

We have noticed that the air quality for the past couple of days (and on other recent occasions) has been in the “unhealthy” range, while the pollen count of trees, weeds, grass etc., is in the “N.A.” I take that as an abbreviation for “non-applicable.”

The cause seems to be attributed to “particulates.” I’m wondering what is meant by particulates. I mean what do these particulates consist of? Since the air quality is unhealthy at this time, I’d like to know more about what is in it.

Since Washington is undecided about coal trains, marijuana and other pollutants, knowing more about what is in our air, not to mention our water, is of vital importance to residents. Seriously, what are we breathing now?

I’ve been doing a lot of sneezing, indoors and out. Should I begin wearing a mask?

Mary A. Gunther

Vancouver

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