The Ambient Air Monitoring System: Near Real Time Data Web site is presented by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The collected data includes pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, ozone, carbon monoxide, and methane among others, as well as all common meteorological data. Records are collected and reported hourly, and can be viewed by parameter or by station, which are located throughout the state. One other interesting link gives the current air quality index for each site, including a qualitative "good," "moderate," or "healthy," as well as various charts and graphs that give the true numbers. For researchers and citizens alike, this site provides important information in a user-friendly and accessible way.
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