NH OUTLOOK, Wednesday, 8/18/2004
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script iconPreshow #1Air Study
Return to index of stories... 		Now on New Hampshire Outlook:
Studying the air we breathe -- this summer researchers launch a massive air quality and climate study on the seacoast of New Hampshire.
script iconHello/Intro Air Study
Return to index of stories... 		Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook.
The biggest air quality and climate change study ever conducted -- just wrapped-up off the coast of New Hampshire.
The effort involved several federal agencies, with some help from the University of New Hampshire.
Julie Donnelly reports.
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Return to index of stories... 		Here to talk about Air Quality and some of the health consequences of dirty air are:
Matthew Cahillane with the NH Dept of Health -- who heads the state's Environmental Tracking Program, Cameron Wake, a Research Associate Professor at UNH's Climate Change Research Center, and Suzann Beauregard, A Registered Nurse at Concord Hospital who coordinates the Asthma Department.
Q CAMERON WAKE: How does our AIR in NH compare to say, NY, MA,
or the Midwest for that matter -- and where does our pollution come from?
Q MATTHEW CAHILLANE: Why is NH being used as the LABORATORY
for this massive air quality study? Do conditions in the state make NH a good lab?
Q MATTHEN CAHILLANE: The Environmental Tracking Program is a relatively new system. What exactly are you tracking?
script iconAir Quality Disc.
Return to index of stories... 		Q SUZANNE BEAUREGARD: Let's talk about the HEALTH effects of dirty air.
Asthma is the fastest growing CHRONIC disease in america.
AIR Pollution can trigger asthma attacks? How serious a problem is it in NH??
Q CAMERON: The JURY still OUT on what the CAUSES this asthma epidemic?
Q SUZZANE BEAUREGARD: What are you seeing in the way of hospital visits -- when it comes to BAD air quality days.
Is their a CORRELATION Between the number of hospital visits and the ozone?
Q MATTHEW: What are the other Health IMPACTS of Air Pollution?
Q CAMERON/MATTHEW: Why are some days worse than others when it comes to air QUALITY.why are some summers worse than others.
Q SUZANNE BEAUREGARD: We all hear the Air Quality warnings on High Ozone days -- targeted for children, the elderly and those with respiratory ailments.
Should the general population do anything different on those days.
Q CAMERON: There have been a lot of studies of NE Air Quality -- what will this
one tell us that's different that what we've learned in the past.
Q SUZZANE BEAUREGARD: How does air pollution affect the lungs.
Is it likely auto immune disease that are on the rise are somehow connected to the AIR
we breathe.
Q MATTHEW: What sections of NH have poorer air quality than others.
Q MATTHEW: What conditions have to be met for an 'AIR QUALITY ALERT DAY"?
Q CAMERON: What WEATHER changes are we seeing that have been impacted by pollution?
What drives our climate? Jet Stream
Q SUZANN BEAUREGARD: Things People can do in their homes to curb ASTHMA
or respiratory events.
Q CAMERON: 10-13% of NE Children have ASTHMA -- among highest in the nation.
What do you hope to do with the findings of your Study
Q CAMERON/MATTHEW: How much pollution do we generate in NH
Q MATTHEW: Has the CLEAN AIR act been effective -and, are we moving in the right direction as a nation to ensure clean air.
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Q MATTHEW/CAMERON: Will this UNH study on Aor Quality enable us to better use resources to REDUCE air pollution problems.
Q WILL we know where pollution comes from -- at end of study -- midwest, boston etc
How representative will the 6 weeks of the study be??
Q Need to reduce emissions -- will the study tell us where that needs to be done?
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ARE YOU HOPEFUL we'll have CLEARER days AHEAD -- AND
BREATHE EASIER?
less visibility probelms.low sulfer coal in west.
ozone loading.
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wrote & received grant from CDC in 2002 to begin system to track environmental health relating to health; now beginning to be able to track. link problematic environments w/actual health affects-- look at that relating to asthma and air quality-- still planning phase; make link between asthma and primarily environmental factors; developing asthma action committee in NH
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reduce emissions from power plants Should not be in the business of trading health for cleaner air someplace else.
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We'll take a closer look at the Democratic primary race for Governor.
John Lynch has pledged to veto any broad-based income or sales tax while Paul McEachern is in favor of an income tax to support education.
Richard Ager sits down with both candidates.
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Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 08/18/04 22:00
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:00 minutes
Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Studying the air we breathe -- this summer researchers launch a massive air quality and climate study on the seacoast of New Hampshire. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. The biggest air quality and climate change study ever conducted -- just wrapped-up off the coast of New Hampshire. The effort involved several federal agencies, with some help from the University of New Hampshire. Julie Donnelly reports.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Julie Donnelly NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS: Dr. Tim Bates\Research Chemist, Seattle WA Dr. Robert Talbot\Director, UNH Climate Change Research Center Dr. Cameron Wake\Professor, UNH Climate Change Research Center Sen. Judd Gregg\ New Hampshire Julie Donnelly\NH Outlook Steve Brown\Scientist, NOAA Vice Admiral Conrad Lautenbacher\Undersecretary of Commerce Dan Albritton\Director, NOAA Aeronomy Lab
script iconkey: Environment
Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 08/18/04 22:00
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 16:00 minutes
Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Studying the air we breathe -- this summer researchers launch a massive air quality and climate study on the seacoast of New Hampshire. Here to talk about Air Quality and some of the health consequences of dirty air are: Matthew Cahillane with the NH Dept of Health -- who heads the state's Environmental Tracking Program, Cameron Wake, a Research Associate Professor at UNH's Climate Change Research Center, and Suzann Beauregard, A Registered Nurse at Concord Hospital who coordinates the Asthma Department.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS:Matthew Cahillane\NH Department of Health Dr. Cameron Wake\Professor, UNH Climate Change Research Center Suzann Beauregard, RN, AE-C\Concord Hospital Asthma Department
script iconkey: Health / Healthcare
Return to index of stories... 		NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 08/18/04 22:00
HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 16:00 minutes
Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Studying the air we breathe -- this summer researchers launch a massive air quality and climate study on the seacoast of New Hampshire. Here to talk about Air Quality and some of the health consequences of dirty air are: Matthew Cahillane with the NH Dept of Health -- who heads the state's Environmental Tracking Program, Cameron Wake, a Research Associate Professor at UNH's Climate Change Research Center, and Suzann Beauregard, A Registered Nurse at Concord Hospital who coordinates the Asthma Department.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS:Matthew Cahillane\NH Department of Health Dr. Cameron Wake\Professor, UNH Climate Change Research Center Suzann Beauregard, RN, AE-C\Concord Hospital Asthma Department
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Return to index of stories... 		August 18, 2004:
All guests were on time, we started the show shortly after 5pm and we were finished by 5:45pm with no problems.
script iconRELEASES
Return to index of stories... 		releases for discussion: Cameron Wake, Suzann Beauregard, Matthew Cahillane
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