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List of State Officials - Robert Ehrlich, Governor; Michael Steele, Lt. Governor; Kendl Philbrick, MDE Secretary 

Volume 1, Number 12

April 2006

eMDE is a monthly publication of the Maryland Department of the Environment. It covers articles on current environmental issues and events in the state. Additional monthly features include: MDE public meetings and hearings schedule, enforcement and compliance notes, and permitting activity. 

Diagram of Particulate Matter Effects

Particle pollution is a significant health concern and can aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.

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