Letter: Protect childrens’ health

Written by San Luis Obispo Tribune

Sunday, March 28, 2010

After reading Rachelle Toti’s “Particle dangers” letter (March 22), I am concerned for the children attending schools on the Nipomo Mesa. Schools have many outside activities including competitive sports.

If children are being exposed to dangerous air pollution now, then solutions to protect children need to be enacted now. The schools need to know which 90 days per year to keep children inside and to cancel outdoor sports.

On indoor days, air purifiers need to be provided by the Oceano State Vehicular Recreation Area. I understand that the Oceano Dunes is funded by our gasoline taxes, so what is the state’s idea to protect the health of our school and preschool children who attend schools on the Nipomo Mesa?

Carol Georgi
Shell Beach

Source: http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2010/03/27/1082761_letters-to-the-editor-on-oceano.html

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