Hi Friends!

Summer is here! School is out and many of you will go on vacation, head to summer camp or enjoy other outdoor activities that don’t require you to travel far. Despite all of the fun you’re going to have, it’s important to remember that CLEAN AIR IS UP TO US! Don’t forget to pay attention to air pollution levels and the Air Quality Index (AQI). Remember from my earlier post – the AQI is a chart that tells us if we can enjoy the outdoors as usual or if we should avoid any strenuous outdoor activities due to pollution levels being harmful to our health.

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Did you know that Americans consume 20 billion hot dogs a year? That comes out to about 70 hot dogs per person each year. That’s a lot of hot dogs! Since today is National Hot Dog Day, I encourage you to contribute to that number by eating a hot dog, or two, to celebrate. If you’re planning to join today’s festivities, here are a few tips I’d like you to remember:

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