AQ-CAN is now Love My Air Denver
 Love is in the air, all right—especially now that the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is striving to improve Denver’s air quality by measuring, monitoring, and reducing air pollution surrounding metro-area schools with its newly named program, Love My Air.
It seems like a no-brainer that what we draw into our lungs has a significant impact on our bodies, but continually increasing ozone levels contain harmful nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds—the primary sources of which are car and industrial emissions. In addition, particulate matter–airborne particles that also come from vehicles, industrial sources, wildfires, and wood-burning—clogs the air and acidifies lakes and streams while depleting soil nutrients. The result? Our lungs respond with asthma attacks, coughing, and wheezing. We also can experience a higher risk of developing more serious respiratory illnesses, like chronic bronchitis, and an increased risk of cardiovascular problems. Read more.
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