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How can we save our country from Air Pollution ?

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How can we save our country from Air Pollution ?

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How can we save our country from Air Pollution ?

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zara 2 years 2 Answers 162 views

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Team

September 17, 2019 at 11:21 am

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What Can I Do to Help Reduce Air Pollution?

Every time we drive to school, use our heater or air conditioner, clean our windows, or even style our hair, we make choices that affect air pollution. These steps, as well as many others, are things we all can do to help reduce air pollution.

Conserve energy – remember to turn off lights, computers, and electric appliances when not in use

Use energy efficient light bulbs and appliances

Participate in your local utility’s energy conservation programs

Limit driving by carpooling, using public transportation, biking and walking

Combine errands for fewer trips

Keep your automobile well tuned and maintained. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on routine maintenance, such as changing the oil and filters, and checking tire pressure and wheel alignment.

Avoid excessive idling of your automobile

Drive electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

Use electric or hand-powered lawn care equipment

Be careful not to spill gasoline when filling up your car or gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment

Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when full

Choose environmentally friendly cleaners

Use water-based or solvent free paints whenever possible and buy products that say “low VOC”

Seal containers of household cleaners, workshop chemicals and solvents, and garden chemicals to prevent volatile organic compounds from evaporating into the air

Purchase and use low-polluting outboard marine engines and personal watercraft (4-stroke and direct fuel injection 2-stroke outboard marine engines).

Advocate for emission reductions from power plants and more stringent national vehicle emission standards
Team

September 17, 2019 at 11:20 am

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Actions You Can Take to Reduce Air Pollution

Follow these Tips Every Day to Reduce Pollution:

Conserve energy – at home, at work, everywhere.

Look for the ENERGY STAR label when buying home or office equipment.

Carpool, use public transportation, bike, or walk whenever possible.

Follow gasoline refueling instructions for efficient vapor recovery, being careful not to spill fuel and always tightening your gas cap securely.

Consider purchasing portable gasoline containers labeled “spill-proof,” where available.

Keep car, boat, and other engines properly tuned.

Be sure your tires are properly inflated.

Use environmentally safe paints and cleaning products whenever possible.

Mulch or compost leaves and yard waste.

Consider using gas logs instead of wood.

On Days when High Ozone Levels are Expected, Take these Extra Steps to Reduce Pollution:

Choose a cleaner commute – share a ride to work or use public transportation.

Combine errands and reduce trips. Walk to errands when possible.

Avoid excessive idling of your automobile.

Refuel your car in the evening when its cooler.

Conserve electricity and set air conditioners no lower than 78 degrees.

Defer lawn and gardening chores that use gasoline-powered equipment, or wait until evening.

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.

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