PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With more and more children suffering from conditions like asthma, parents and teachers are paying close attention to air quality.
Now, some students are keeping an eye on the levels as well.
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| Outdoor and indoor air pollution can affect children's health. |
Depending on the day, you may see purple, red, orange, or green. Each color is an indication of the air quality.
The students monitor the air quality and raise the flags according to what the air quality is like in the city for the day. Green means good air quality, yellow is moderate and orange means be cautious.
The program is sponsored by the Southwest Pennsylvania Air Quality Partnership and the Group Against Smog and Pollution.
The school flag program is currently in 10 schools around the region, but the goal is to expand that number over the school year.
Source: CBS Pittsburgh
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