GA Press Releases. . . According to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the state has already experienced 14 days that violate the ambient air quality standard for smog, placing Georgia in the top three nationally for unhealthy air so far this smog season. People should be aware that pollution created by power plants and cars on these hot, hazy days is extremely unhealthy. The PSA encourages those suffering from air pollution, to call the campaign which will be collecting anecdotal stories to show the real health impacts of air pollution on people's lives.
Summer is a time of outdoor concerts, baseball games, and trips to the coast.
Unfortunately, along with the summer sun, comes increased air problems due to ozone. Summertime smog has a big impact on respiratory health. It triggers asthma attacks and worsens respiratory ailments in children and the elderly. People who work or exercise outdoors on smog alert days can also be harmed. Ozone can cause inflammation and permanent scarring in your lungs, and can exacerbate asthma and other lung diseases.