As long as we have this bad air quality situation, [View all]

[Wicked Blue]

why don't state and local governments in the northeastern US issue temporary bans on the use of wood-burning fireplaces, charcoal grills, campfires and other sources of particulates?

Why can't we have a few restrictions on driving, just for a couple of days?

Why can't incinerators be shut down for the duration?

During droughts, governments impose restrictions on watering lawns and other not-so necessary water uses.

It seems to me that federal, state, county and local governments need to start being quickly responsive to poor air quality conditions.

It's going to get worse in the future, and we need ways to mitigate the effects.