Our World

Keeping our air clean

I found some information on the internet about a few things that we can do to lessen or at least not increase the amount of air pollution.
About half of the air pollution comes from cars and trucks. Two important ways to reduce air pollution are to drive less -- even a little less -- and to drive smart. Taking fewer trips in your car or truck helps cut air pollution. And adopting smart driving habits reduces your car's emissions.
Driving less doesn't mean you have to stay home. Try combining driving with alternative modes of transportation:
Carpool.
Walk or ride a bicycle.
Shop by phone or mail.
Ride public transit.
Telecommute.
Driving smart keeps pollution at a minimum.
Accelerate gradually.
Use cruise control on the highway.
Obey the speed limit.
Combine your errands into one trip.
Keep your car tuned and support the smog check program.
Don't top off at the gas pumps.
Replace your car's air filter.
Keep your tires properly inflated.

posted by Anonymous @ 5/25/2006 10:08:00 PM