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What can I do about air pollution?
On Days when High Particle Levels are Expected, Take these Extra Steps to Reduce Pollution:
- Reduce the number of trips you take in your car.
- Reduce or eliminate fireplace and wood stove use.
- Avoid burning leaves, trash, and other materials.
- Avoid using gas-powered lawn and garden equipment.
How can we reduce air pollution around me?
How to cut down your risk
- Avoid smoking indoors (but quitting smoking is the best answer for overall health).
- Use craft supplies in well-ventilated areas.
- Make sure your gas stove is well-ventilated.
- Minimize clutter.
- Remove carpeting if possible.
- Use a dehumidifier and/or air conditioner to reduce moisture.
What will happen if all the air around us becomes polluted?
Long-term health effects from air pollution include heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases such as emphysema. Conditions such as asthma, heart disease, and lung disease can be made worse by exposure to air pollution. The length of exposure and amount and type of pollutants are also factors.
What can you do to help clean the air for everyone?
10 Easy Steps for Cleaner Air
- Walk, bike, carpool, or take public transit.
- Reduce heating needs by making your house more energy efficient.
- Say no to wood fire burning.
- Use hand-powered or battery-operated garden tools.
- Know before you go.
- Check your tire pressure.
- Reduce, reuse, and recycle!
- Be idle-free.
How does poor air quality affect human health?
Poor air quality can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, cause shortness of breath, aggravate asthma and other respiratory conditions, and affect the heart and cardiovascular system. Breathing polluted air for long periods of time can cause more serious problems.
How can you tell if the air is clean or dirty?
On a clear breezy day, the air smells fresh and clean. Clean air is air that has no harmful levels of pollutants (dirt and chemicals) in it. Clean air is good for people to breathe. On a hot day with no wind, the air can feel heavy and have a bad smell.
How do you promote clean air?
Promoting Clean Air in Your Community: Tips for Air Quality Awareness Week
- Get the most out of your car by keeping it well-maintained.
- Reduce emissions even more with eco-friendly modes of transportation.
- Recycle and compost to divert waste from landfills.
- Conserve energy to reduce power plant emissions.